Ah, children… you either love them or you hate them, but should you invite them to your wedding? Honestly, it’s YOUR day… invite whoever you want. With that being said, though, there are a few things to consider before you decide whether kids are invited to share your special day with you.

1. Feel Free To Limit

If every child of every guests gets an invite to your wedding, you can have a VERY expensive celebration on your hands! It’s perfectly fine to invite children in your or your husband-to-be’s immediate family – and no one else. Make it clear up front to your other guests that you are trying to keep the list pared down; this should help clear up any hurt feelings because their kid wasn’t invited!

2. Be Clear

Make it clear to your guests upfront whether their invitation extends to their children, too. Oftentimes, people just assume the children are invited to the wedding when this may not be the case. On your invites, clearly state that your are extending the invitation to the children as well (or not, as the case may be.) Don’t let their be any room for assumption; the last thing you want is a call from a guest who RSVP’s with their family in tow – then you have to deal with hurt feelings!

3. Don’t Freak Out

Whether you have a few children attending or a gaggle of young ones, don’t freak out about potential destruction they might cause. Children can often bring a very surprising element to the wedding, and they are always good for a few laughs. Go with the flow and remember – this is your day!