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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People have become so narcissistic. I guess I can understand it for people in their 20s. I got married at 25 and thought my wedding was a big deal (but didn’t exclude kids).  Now, pushing 50, I have more perspective. The chances to have the whole family/loved ones all together are few and far between. And nobody cares about a wedding being “perfect” - they won’t even remember it after a week. The fact that people don’t want children to “ruin” their day is sad. That just isn’t what it’s about. [/quote]

For most of us the exclusion of children is not because of the desire for a perfect wedding. For most of us, it destroys the reception budget. Keep pretending there is no cost per plate. [/quote]

PP you are responding to.  That's fair.  I personally would still prioritize nieces and nephews, young cousins, etc. over other guests I wasn't as close with, or change something else about the wedding to find room in the budget, but everyone has a right to do what they prefer.

In a way, excluding children transfers the expense to the guests in many cases.  You don't have to cover their cost per plate, but the parents then have to arrange for childcare, which for out-of-town weddings is pricy and nerve-wracking.  Unfortunately, many of us don't have relatives nearby who can keep our kids for a weekend.  Another result of modern life in the United States.
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Yes, things change. Brides and grooms aren't entitled to guests, and parents aren't entitled to the free dinner and social time with their children. We can all make our own choices and move on without all the insults. [/quote]

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