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bella321
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Re: bringing baby girl to bridal shower
If it's there party, they can invite babies / kids ... or not. I know at both my bridal and baby shower, I really didn't want kids there. For me, it was about relaxing and socializing with my friends and family.
When kids are at a party, it changes the entire dynamic. There's no doubting it.
This being said, I was invited to a baby shower a few months ago where some children (NOT mine) were invited. I politely declined because DH was working and I couldn't get a sitter.
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Katareen
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Re: bringing baby girl to bridal shower
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Posted by luvbuffet
what part of a bridal shower makes it not a place for babies or children?? is everyone concentrating on bridal bingo? Maybe the child will get in the way of designing bridal gowns with toilet paper? or maybe everyone will get basic b!tch wasted with the sh!tty house wine.
Unless the even is at night, I do not see a reason why children are not invited unless your child is [email protected] you should know better not to bring him/her
This response made me LOL. Seriously - it is bizarre to me that people are SO adverse to having little people at a friggen bridal shower.
In our extended family (who would be attending the shower) there are about 25 kids under the age of 8. It would be impossible to accommodate everyone who wanted to bring a child.
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bringing baby girl to bridal shower
Her response was rude, I agree. I also agree that maybe she was getting heat from someone else (or others) that she wasn't allowing kids. BUT at the same time, lying is NEVER the way to answer. Especially since you are going to be at the place and you'll know if kids are allowed or not.
Also, I saw a lot of people respond with "it's not what the bride wants" which may not be the case. Its what the sister doesn't want.
And as far as saying something to the Groom's mother, these people are your friends. I would imagine your loyalty would be with them. PLUS, she'll know eventually anyway, so what's the difference.
And lastly, I did not have kids at either of my showers or our wedding, HOWEVER if anyone was in a situation like yours, I absolutely said "yes". I thought having them there was more important than having a child.
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pinkiegirl
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Re: bringing baby girl to bridal shower
Posted by Chai77
Posted by Cacarina
Posted by luvbuffet
what part of a bridal shower makes it not a place for babies or children?? is everyone concentrating on bridal bingo? Maybe the child will get in the way of designing bridal gowns with toilet paper? or maybe everyone will get basic b!tch wasted with the sh!tty house wine.
Unless the even is at night, I do not see a reason why children are not invited unless your child is [email protected] you should know better not to bring him/her
This response made me LOL. Seriously - it is bizarre to me that people are SO adverse to having little people at a friggen bridal shower.
It just changes the atmosphere.
I have no problem if someone doesn't invite my kids. Their party, their rules. If it's totally annoying or inconvenient for you, decline the invite. It seems pretty simple IMO.
This. I had 6 nieces and nephews under 7 plus my own 5 year old son when my mom threw my second baby Sprinkle.
Im sorry but i dont want kids there, including my own!
Parents these days think it's acceptable to bring their kids everywhere and anywhere. Showers and weddings are not places for young children. Same thing with fancy restaurants at 8 or 9pm at night. If i wanted to listen to kids cry and whine and run around, I would stay home with mine!!!
Vent over
While the response from the sister was rude, I think the OP should not have asked to bring their baby...and certainly shouldn't have said anything to the groom's mother. JMHO
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Ballet46
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Re: bringing baby girl to bridal shower
In my opinion, it's ok to ask, but you have to accept no. Most likely, it's just as issue of if you allow one child, its rude not to allow everyone. Since the mother of the groom isn't involved in planning, she probably doesn't get a say. They may not have include her for a reason, like maybe she starts drama.
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NYCGirl80
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Re: bringing baby girl to bridal shower
I think it would be different if some kids were invited and she said no to you. I think it's an all or nothing thing, and if she said ok to you, she may have to say ok to 20 other kids and that gets crazy. But if she says no to everyone, then it's not mean b/c everyone has the same "rules."
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JellyBear
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Re: bringing baby girl to bridal shower
Some people just have no finesse. They probably thought it was easier than saying they preferred to have no kids there.
A similar situation came up for my baby shower. Someone reached out to my sister and asked about bringing their baby and my sister's response was so rude. The invites were addressed to adults only and we had hoped to keep it that way but I told my sister if anyone specifically asked to bring their kid, we should say yes (my shower was not a surprise). When my sister told me about what she said, I was so angry and I called the person immediately and apologized and encouraged them to bring their kid (they didn't). I also told my sister what I thought of how she handled it. I actually still get mad when I think about it.
My sister ended up apologizing at the shower. She's a wonderful person who really just doesn't realize how she comes across at times. Ugh!
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