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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven’t read most of this but I recently attended a wedding with my two children (1 and 3) without additional childcare.  The kids were in the wedding so they had to be there/at all the events.  My advice is that regardless of if parents or nanny or OP and her husband are on kid duty, they should scope out playgrounds/toddler-safe playing areas near all the venues of each event.  Have the kid(s) make an appearance when necessary/appropriate and the designated adult takes them out to play ASAP when they show signs of impatience with boring grownup things.  Plan their outfits accordingly.  (In my case I brought play clothes to the wedding itself and the kids changed out of their fancy clothes after the ceremony.)  For the one in the wedding, have a goodie bag of quiet fidget toys/coloring things on their seat in the venue so they’re quietly entertained during the ceremony.  Much closer to the actual events, look at the times things happen at that the kids are involved in and consider if naps should be shifted and if so how and when to ensure that they’re in a good mood for the important bits.  Don’t expect this to be a restful experience.[/quote]

Hahahahaha you all are acting like you’re about to embark on the most challenging experience of anyone’s lives!  It’s absolutely hilarious.

Millions of babies and toddlers have attended weddings, festivals, concerts, games and other joyous events over the years.  The mothers all survived, and many didn’t plan them out months and months in advance!

You’ve never been to a wedding/reception in Latin America, obviously.  Babies everywhere making all kinds of noise with nobody caring, later sleeping on the floor late into the night at raucous receptions.  Now THAT’S fun.   THAT’’S a wedding reception. THAT’S a party.  You are all so uptight it’s insane.  [/quote]

OP. This is funny because I actually am Latina and don’t even disagree with you. Weddings are better with kids! Doesn’t change the fact that I need to budget this trip in advance and therefore need to figure out what to do. [/quote]

Man, I hope you never have any real problems in your life. [/quote]

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