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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think you should be able to take your toddler, but you need a concrete plan for taking care of him. Trust me - BTDT. Relying on family members who will.alao be wedding guests is a bad idea, no matter what these people tell you in advance about how much they'll help.

You need to hire a (non-wedding guest) sitter for the rehearsal dinner and the day and night of the wedding. Other posters have explained why. You need someone who can put the kid to bed and stay with him while festivities are going on. You really think your mom or aunt is going to want to leave the reception right after dinner? And exactly who will cover nap time instead of getting their hair done? Without a doubt the only way this works is with a sitter. Please - trust me! I just went through this with my sister's wedding.

Also - you need to limit your alcohol intake that weekend. Remember you'll be on duty 24/7, even if you also have a sitter.

Again - he's your son and I think you should be able to take him. But, make sure you're taking him for the right reasons - that you want him there and he will enjoy it. Don't take him just to spite your wife because, honestly, you'll have a LOT more fun without him. Again, I speak from experience. Family weddings are kind of a drag when you're on kid duty, and I absolutely guarantee you that, no matter what your mom and cousins are promising now, once they're swept up in the excitemenr of the day, the open bar, the dancing, and all the people to catch up with they will NOT want to help watch your son. As certain as death and taxes. Without a sitter, this situation is bound to end in resentment on the part of all parties. [/quote]

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