Worst wedding ever

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are there any other children there? I can't imagine traveling to my brother's wedding and then not being welcome to attend the ceremony once there. Is the person who told you to no longer attend, owning that call? I can see this being turned around, and having people told you decided not to attend.

Yes the bride decided she does not want interruptions at the ceremony. Whatever. I should also mention the context - my brother hates me because I am not a Trump voter and have spoken up about how I think Trump is horrible.

[Anonymous]

Update: just left the reception bc apparently that was not kid friendly either and they are not wanted on the dance floor. Good riddance.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like a shit show OP.

[Anonymous]

BTW, it does my heart good to know there are other families as crazy as mine. Thanks for posting.

[Anonymous]

OP. I'm glad you had a place to vent. Now smack a smile on your face and be nice to the newlyweds. The wedding may very well have been unpleasant for you, but in the end, it just isn't your day.

[Anonymous]

I have zero sympathy for people who actively allow themselves and their family to be treated like doormats. Don’t lay down then complain when you are trod upon.

[Anonymous]

It sounds to me like this was a wedding where you and your DH were invited, not the kids, and you brought them along anyway and didn't make alternative arrangements for babysitting. I had a kid wedding but you REALLY should have asked if you weren't clear on whether the invite was for all of you -- it is the couple's prerogative not to have children at the wedding if they want.

Night weddings almost never include children, anyway. What were you thinking taking a 2 yo to an evening wedding/reception?

[Anonymous]

OP, I get it. My FSIL invited by DD, who will be around 2 then to be the flower girl. But, she’s not invited to the ceremony or reception. What do they think I’m supposed to do with her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I get it. My FSIL invited by DD, who will be around 2 then to be the flower girl. But, she’s not invited to the ceremony or reception. What do they think I’m supposed to do with her?

Sorry, she’s not invited to the reception, or the greeting line.

[Anonymous]

I’m sure his next wedding will be better.

[Anonymous]

Well. This certainly sounds like one big, happy family. Sorry, OP, but I think you'll have to deal with this one on your own. We've got nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You hardly sound innocent in all of this.

Agreed. Would be inteeeated to hear other side.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I get it. My FSIL invited by DD, who will be around 2 then to be the flower girl. But, she’s not invited to the ceremony or reception. What do they think I’m supposed to do with her?

It's called a "babysitter"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I get it. My FSIL invited by DD, who will be around 2 then to be the flower girl. But, she’s not invited to the ceremony or reception. What do they think I’m supposed to do with her?

It's called a "babysitter"

In a hotel, 1500miles away from where we live? Yeah, no. My child is not a prop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, I get it. My FSIL invited by DD, who will be around 2 then to be the flower girl. But, she’s not invited to the ceremony or reception. What do they think I’m supposed to do with her?

It's called a "babysitter"

NP. But why have children in the ceremony if you don't actually want them there? This is different than saying "no children" period. Think about it - after the DD walks up the aisle as the flower girl, PP would immediately have to leave the ceremony with her (right after it starts) to go meet the babysitter and get her DD settled, which may or may not go well as the child is only 2. What's the point of even having the DD there for 5 minutes? Utterly ridiculous. If you don't want kids at the ceremony, then don't have them in the wedding party. I really think some brides and grooms lose all common sense when it comes to weddings.

PP - if it were me, I'd just take DD home/back to hotel after her flower girl stint was over and not bother returning to any of the wedding festivities. Or have DH stay with DD, depending on whose sibling is getting married.