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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've only ever attended two kid-free weddings in my life, and in both cases nobody in the bride's or groom's immediate family HAD children. They were also weddings where the bride was wealthy. I grew up with a large extended family with midwest roots and of course weddings and funerals always included children, I don't remember any disruptions at any of those weddings, And we have reunions as well. [b]For some people it's more of a society event and for others its a family event. It is what it is[/b]. [/quote]

PP here who had 50 people total at our wedding and no kids.  I grew up in Indiana and went to plenty of weddings with and without kids.  It completely depended on the choices of the those hosting the wedding.  Believe you me, the choice wasn't between a 'society event' and a 'family event' - as if there were only two choices!

Weddings have have evolved over time (just like the idea of how many bedrooms are needed in a home).  For my mother's generation of mostly rural/small town people, weddings were held in the church and the reception either in the church basement, the church yard, someone's barn or the VFW.  Sometimes, it was cake only and definitely no liquor.  There may have been a wedding brunch the next day for close family/friends. I've even been to a number of potluck weddings in backyards and no one batted an eye or thought it was tacky.

In short, there's a huge range in how people chose to celebrate their wedding.  If you aren't able to attend or can't resist judging those choices, politely send your regrets. [/quote]

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