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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m just curious how others feel and would handle out of state, family weddings where your child isn’t invited.  I would like to go, we have a small family and it’s my only cousin but I think it’s rude to not invite our daughter since, in my opinion, weddings are about celebrating with family and friends (including kids!).  My parents will be at the wedding and my husbands family lives abroad so they are unable to help.... most likely my husband will be skipping the festivities, which makes me sad.  Again, just curious how people would react - it’s making me feel sad but I don’t want to cause hurt feelings by not attending.[/quote]

OP, I agree with you entirely. It is also a very cultural thing to not invite kids, as my DH was really shocked at American weddings that exclude children given that they are family events. I didn't do that for my wedding but that doesn't mean that it's right for everyone. Your cousin can celebrate her wedding however they choose. Just because you disagree doesn't mean that you can bring the kid anyway. I've had issues finding childcare for weddings that didn't allow children so I declined. I didn't feel bad and I'm sure that friends did not miss me. Your cousin won't be offended at all and you probably won't be the only one. You do what's best for you and your family. Sometimes with kids, we have to put parenting first and miss out on nights out. It just is what it is. Plus, COVID. [/quote]

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