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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If, like, you get invited to dinner at a White House occupied by a President you like, you gonna pi$$ and moan because the kids can't go too? 
If you get invited to an anniversary dinner, do you ask if the kids can come? 
If yes, just stay home until the kids are in the military or college, 
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The belief that your wedding is of similar importance to a state dinner is actually a really good summation of the problem of modern brides and grooms.[/quote]

DP Maybe people do regard their wedding as similar importance to state dinners.

Why is that a problem "of modern brides and grooms"? 
Why is that a problem at all? 
It's not a problem for me. It's not my business.

That's just a question. It's also not a problem for me that other people like you find it problematic. [/quote]

Because state dinners have certain restrictions and rules which are reasonable when dealing with heads of state and comically self-important when dealing with wedding. See: showing up hours early, confiscating cell phones, etc.

Once you’re already of the belief that your guests should be treated like the enemy, you get into beliefs  like “declining because you don’t want to hire a babysitter is passive aggressive” instead of “I guess I’m not a $500 gift-tier friend”
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I've been to many many "child free" weddings.  None of the brides/grooms were -Zillas. they simply wanted a wedding without the interruptions of whiny, bratty kids, kids who would be bored with a 3-4 course dinner and the typical events of a wedding ceremony, and reception.  If you cannot attend without your kids, then you simply RSVP No and send your regrets.  [b]None of them "question people why they cannot attend"   [/b]Now, I have also attended some where the Bride/Groom have "no kids" but do offer to provide baby sitting services in a nearby hotel room/suite/ballroom.  IMO, most of the kids who attend those are having way more fun than they would in the adult wedding and reception.  But it is not on the B/G to provide babysitting services.  You are the parent.  If you really want to attend the wedding, you will find a way to manage your kids and attend.  If you cannot, then you send your regrets.  Just like you do with anything in life that your kids are not invited to.

Like seriously, do you take your kids with you to work, bring them into a Board meeting with the CEO/Execs/etc because they are sick or it's a day off work?   
I highly doubt you do that.  Then again, those of you who cannot separate from your kids for a short time period or pay a sitter, most likely are not in board meetings, but you likely have the equivalent in your work life.

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Read just a post or two above you where normal wedding excuses are carefully dissected for “dishonesty” so they can be criticized. [/quote]

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