chanignmy mind on the reception site

[rainbowtreat]

Ok I think i may be changing my mind here on one thing. The reception. I am thinking of having it at a hall but still gettign married outside at my sisters house. The reason behind it is....... what if it rains? If i have the hall then there are no worries the wedding can be at the hall as well. And if i have the reception outside at my sisters house then i cant have a DJ like I want. I wouldnt be spending any more moeny. If i have it outsdie i have to rent tents and tables and chairs, if i ahve it in the hall i dont have to pay for the hall cause it is an American Legion and my sister and her dad are members so it is free for me. But i can have my DJ and that would be the cost that i would have spent on the tents and such. The one big reason for having it at my sisters place was so the kdis would have the toys and swing set and what not and when they got tired we could jsut put them down. But i mentioned to my sister about hiring a babsitter to be at her place and once all the formal thigns are finished then some one can take the kids home and come back. She told me to decide what i want and let her know. I am thinking more for the hall.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Just remember that no matter what the weather is SUPPOSED to be like, it can always do what it ISN't supposed to do!! Our wedding was planned for out doors! The day of, we ended up inside because it was looking like rain and there was a very cool breeze! Its always best to have a back up plan thats for sure, then you have all your bases covered!!

[bnd94]

I think that sounds like a good plan. Getting a babysitter is a great idea too. Then you can enjoy yourself and have one less thing to worry about.

[ikkin510]

It's always good to have a back up plan. I like the idea of using the hall. In the long run it will probably save you more money. And the babysitter idea is great. When we were deciding whether or not to have a lot of children invited to our wedding, we were thinking about one. I think it would make the night go smoother.

[WebLady]

It's always good to have a back up plan. I like the idea of using the hall. In the long run it will probably save you more money. And the babysitter idea is great. When we were deciding whether or not to have a lot of children invited to our wedding, we were thinking about one. I think it would make the night go smoother.

I agree ... on all counts :D The outdoor wedding/reception is always nice but I'd always have a back up plan. I personally don't like children at weddings but the baby sitter thing is a great idea. There is a couple of small businesses out here that offer this service for weddings.

Best of luck with everything!

~ WebLady :)

[CindySue]

While I dont take my children to weddings I attend, I feel they have to be at mine. This is a big day for them too, they are gaining a step-father, and we dont want them to feel excluded and unimportant. They are a part of this "union" too.
But as a mother, I dont like seeing children at events that really arent equipped to have them there, such as entertainment, and/or child friendly refreshments.

[WebLady]

While I dont take my children to weddings I attend, I feel they have to be at mine. This is a big day for them too, they are gaining a step-father, and we dont want them to feel excluded and unimportant. They are a part of this "union" too.

Well, your kids should defiantly be there :)

I guess what I meant by my comment is that I hate to see kids running around unattended at a reception (or anywhere for that matter) and/or small kids screaming and crying during the ceremony. :bbrolleyes:

... But as a mother, I dont like seeing children at events that really arent equipped to have them there, such as entertainment, and/or child friendly refreshments.

Yeah, I think that it is better for the kids and the parents if there is something there for the kids.

Best wishes,

~ WebLady :)

[CindySue]

Your right.....kids are not made to handle serious situations such as weddings and......well, funerals. They can cry at the worst possible time and its hard for the parent to participate in the event if they are chasing their kids.....hence why I think a lot of kids run around unattended. If kids are going to be involved then i personally believe thay a little extra effort should go into making sure they can have a good time too. If children shouldnt be there, then the guests need to know that children shouldnt be there. I understand that offends some people but it doesnt offend me, I enjoy the break. :D

[WebLady]

Your right.....kids are not made to handle serious situations such as weddings and......well, funerals. They can cry at the worst possible time and its hard for the parent to participate in the event if they are chasing their kids.....hence why I think a lot of kids run around unattended. If kids are going to be involved then i personally believe thay a little extra effort should go into making sure they can have a good time too. If children shouldnt be there, then the guests need to know that children shouldnt be there. I understand that offends some people but it doesnt offend me, I enjoy the break. :D

I agree :D My sister has a child and she always says "I come with accessories now" but like you said, some events are not kids friendly ... and you would think she'd want a break. My mom loves to babysit too ... but instead she just never goes anywhere.

~ WebLady :)

[CindySue]

Im like that sometimes. If I cant find a sitter and I cant take the kids, then I really didnt need to go somewhere that bad.

Hey rainbow.....sorry we didnt mean to hijack your thread....Please dont beat us with a chair.....we are really sorry.

[WebLady]

... Hey rainbow.....sorry we didnt mean to hijack your thread....Please dont beat us with a chair.....we are really sorry.

Oh yeah, I forgot ... sorry rainbow! :kap: It was just a 'bump' in the road of the thread :velo:

~ WebLady :)

[rainbowtreat]

Don't worry all lol. A chair might be a little harsh. Maybe I would just use one of my rolls from the wrappign paper. I don't REALLY want to hurt ya :boxing: no wait this aint right either, :chair: nope said i wouldnt do that :tongue: .

No realy i dont mind. The reason for kids at my wedding is that they are all in the wedding. Mine are 4 and 6 ( will be alomst 5 & 7 ) an dmy niece and nephew will be 6 and 2 1/2 and my FH cousin who will be 2 1/2 and my friends daughter ( my daughter's best friend ) will be 6. They are all in the wedding and i figured after all the formal stuff was done then they can all be shipped to my sisters place with a couple of sitters there.

I am planning on having a section supplied with crayons and paper and books and treats jsut for them. Maybe a few throw pillows. My own daughter will have to be torn away from the pillows and books if i want her for anythign though lol.

Thanks for your thought and opions.

TAKE OVER MY THREAD AGAIN AND YOU ALL GET IT!!!!!!!! LOL :chair:

[WebLady]

hehe ...

Sounds like you have a good plan for the kiddies at the wedding.

Wish you all the best,

~ WebLady :)

[Jenn060306]

aww Rainbow your ideas for entertaining the kids sound awsome!
I might borrow you're idea for my neice and nephue.
:D

[usahgrad]

When I went to a cake tasting for my baker, there was a lady there who specializes in setting up special events for kids at special events. It was a very cool idea and how we came up with the idea of providing an area specifically for kids. We won't have many there who aren't old enough to understand that they need to behave, but we might as well have something for them to do. We'll have crayons and coloring books and some toys and stuff. My brother is providing a play pen and toys for his little one, and she's the one we really have to worry about. The rest of them should be fine.

The only other child we were worried about was Jason's cousin's kid. But that has already been taken care of. Jason's mother took asked them to plan for a babysitter for us...this little boys' parents are AWFUL at paying attention to him while they're around other people. I guess the way they look at it is that they're his parents when they're home, why be his parents when there are other people to do it? So my FMiL has expressly stated that, not only did she not want him to come, she didn't want the rest of the children to come (they're all kids from Jason's cousin's wife's first marriage---wow, that was obscure).

[CindySue]

With the reception being at our home, The kids can go to their rooms and watch tv or play video games.

[SueMartin]

having a back up plan is a great idea... can you decorate a portion of the hall with an arch etc to make it more wedding like... then maybe put the cake table under the arch for the reception?

[bnd94]

Don't worry all lol. A chair might be a little harsh. Maybe I would just use one of my rolls from the wrappign paper. I don't REALLY want to hurt ya :boxing: no wait this aint right either, :chair: nope said i wouldnt do that :tongue: .

No realy i dont mind. The reason for kids at my wedding is that they are all in the wedding. Mine are 4 and 6 ( will be alomst 5 & 7 ) an dmy niece and nephew will be 6 and 2 1/2 and my FH cousin who will be 2 1/2 and my friends daughter ( my daughter's best friend ) will be 6. They are all in the wedding and i figured after all the formal stuff was done then they can all be shipped to my sisters place with a couple of sitters there.

I am planning on having a section supplied with crayons and paper and books and treats jsut for them. Maybe a few throw pillows. My own daughter will have to be torn away from the pillows and books if i want her for anythign though lol.

Thanks for your thought and opions.

TAKE OVER MY THREAD AGAIN AND YOU ALL GET IT!!!!!!!! LOL :chair:

I don't know yet how many kids will be coming but I have quite a few on my guest list so I plan to do something like this too.

and my FH cousin who will be 2 1/2
LOL!! When I read this the first time I thought you said your FH would be 2 1/2!! That sounds like something I would/have said! LOL!

[CindySue]

Theres going to be a couple of older kids, so Im going to stock up on cloring books and crayons from the dollar store, some cleaner in case someone colors the walls, and put the older ones in charge of the younger ones. Its all family so its not a big deal.