Tacky or Do-able?

[dylansmom011908]

Ok girls... need your vote and opinions and the reasoning behind them.

Here's the scoop....

My son, being he's 1, naps at least twice a day if possible. Being that he's a ring bearer and will probably be up most of the day the day of the wedding, by the time the reception comes, i can guarentee he'll be zonked out by the time dinner ends.

So.... would it be tacky to bring some sort of "bed"/ pack and play to the reception and have it off to the side for maybe my mom (being she doesn't dance) to sit with him.

We would like someone to take him home early, but don't want to ask anyone to leave early and we dont' have anyone not coming that could do it.

So... tacky or do-able...and why?

[ChristineLS]

I don't know your son, but would he be able to sleep with the commotion? I don't think it's a question of tacky, I think it's a question of doable.

[dylansmom011908]

oh yeah.. to add to that.. he can sleep through a natural disaster! lol

[ThePhotoBride]

I don't think it would be tacky. In fact I think it shows you're being a good mom.

[tk93]

It's not tacky at all! I think it's actually very sweet and I bet your photographer will get some amazing shots of your son all peaceful in his slumber!

[SkippyNXC]

def. do-able... my cousin did something similar at her wedding... cept it was blankets n stuff for her school-age kids incase they wanted to lie down

[WebLady]

I don't see anything tacky about trying to make arrangements for your son at all! As long as the little play pen thing is off in a corner and out of the way (where you would want a sleeping child anyway) I don't see a problem.

I would rather see a play pen in a corner at a wedding than to hear a tired and agitated child screaming and/or running around getting in the way ;)

[f77g4]

My bridesmaid and her husband (FH's GM) had a daughter that was like 6-9months old when they got married. During the ceremony, she sat with one of the groom's aunts (she slept through the whole thing) then when it was time for the reception, the aunt didn't go to the reception she considered it an honor to look after her great niece.

But I agree with Brandi - I'd rather see the kid sleeping then hear a screaming kid.

[gwenshack]

Your son is part of who you are! I think it would be tacky if it was someone ELSE'S wedding to set up a play pen in the corner...but for your own? No way, dude. He's your son and I think it's awesome you're thinking ahead for his needs during your day. :)

[EarlyBird]

there are a couple ways to do it. You could ask the venue if they have one of those big comfy living room chairs, they might be able to keep in the corner for you, or bring the play pen/packn play/sleeping bag. and put some toys there for him to play and pass out :)

[Jettadear]

I think its a fantastic idea. Ill have to keep that in mind. Baby season has hit the last three years around my extended family and there will be plenty of little kranky ones. I may have to steal your idea.

[Nekochanpurr]

I think its a great idea. *^^* I agree you'll probably get some adorable pictures out of it, too!

[Chubear]

my niece was around 6-8 months and my sister ( the bride) has her pram available for if she wanted to sleep, Her 2 yr old sister could also have used it if she was tired too. She slept fine and it didnt bother anyone

[Jenkel]

Definitely NOT tacky! It would be more of a "tacky" gesture to ask someone to leave early with him, or to try and keep him up through all of the festivities. I think you would be making a caring and loving choice by bringing something he can sleep in.

[Karyanne20]

Thats not tacky at all! Of course you should do that!

[dylansmom011908]

Thank you all for your responses!

That's my number 1 priority. After all, my son has a schedule and since he'll probably get no nap in that day, i can guarentee he's gonna zonk out after dinner.

I told FH.. either we set up something for him or WE leave early.. i told him, yes, it's our wedding day, but we're a family already and have responsibilities to our son and that comes first.

so.. we've decided to do the play pen thing. My MOH is going to help me "decorate" it in our colors so it blends in a bit (he has the rainforest pack and play.. um..grean with lavender colors... doesn't exactly look right! lol)

My mom (since she doesn't dance and will just sit and talk to ppl) has offered to sit next to the pack and play (i'll set it up near one of the back tables) and keep an eye on dylan for us. Every now and then i'm sure i'll be over there with him though..

ah.. I just absolutly love that little boy!!! :hi:

Thanks again for your comments girls! :)