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issue, says Millie Bratten, editor in
chief of Bride's magazine. "For some, a
wedding is not a wedding without
family and friends. For others, it's an
your brother's four little kids to
occasion for adults only."
celebrate it with you, not just as
Usually, children aren't invited to
attendants in the ceremony but
evening weddings because they tire
at the formal dinner reception
easily and the event goes on
for 150 people you've planned
Children at late. And even at afternoon
directly after.
the event need weddings, a young child can
You've arranged for the tern-
quickly lose patience and dis-
advanced
ple social hall, ordered the
tract from the matter at hand.
planning.
meal, the flowers, the drinks —
But if you are one of those
everything's just about set. All
people for whom a wedding
that's left are the seating arrange-
naturally includes the kids, here are
ments. What do you do with the
some tips for making sure that every-
kids?
one, including the Julias in your fami-
Bingo! Your sister-in-law's sister,
ly, have a good time. That little
Julia. She's single and adores the kids
flower girl or ring bearer is a treasure,
as much as you. As it happens, you
but a trip down the aisle will general-
run into her at a family function and
ly only work well if she or he is at
she asks how the planning is going.
least 4 or 5 years old, advises Bratten.
"Great," you tell her. "In fact, I've just Here are some ideas for making the
done the seating and I've put you at
march go more smoothly: Select
the table with the kids so you can
clothes that will be comfortable for
watch them. That way Susan and Bob
them to wear. Have them practice
can enjoy themselves at the head
their parts and get comfortable with
table. There will be a couple at the
the site. Make sure you tell them
table with their two little ones. You'll
what they can expect.
have lots to talk about."
Seat the parents on the aisle in one
You're so thrilled with having
of the front pews to offer encourage-
resolved this that you don't notice
ment, but also have someone they
Julia's frozen smile. It's just another
know and trust in the back to get
to-do item checked off an overlong
them started. Once they've made it
list.
down the aisle, seat them with their
Kids at weddings are a thorny
parents.
If something goes wrong and they
refuse or burst into tears, don't force
Caron Golden writes for Copley News
the issue. Take them out and continue
Service.