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realweddings.ca 21 all-time hits that seldom disappoint. "Remember, kids don't have the patience to sit through a three- hour meal," cautions Keats. "Choose carefully what you're going to feed them and remember, they're operating on a different schedule." say no, politely Finally, if you envision an elegant, adult evening with lots of speeches and drinking, you may want to rethink inviting children at all. In this case, it can be awkward letting parents know that the invitation is for two, not the whole family. "My advice is to always address this issue face- to-face or over the phone," says Reitsma. "Don't put 'No Children Allowed' on the invites, as that doesn't look polite. Instead, address each invite to the specific guest, and don't put 'and family.' You could also handwrite a little message saying, 'We've reserved two seats for you and can't wait to celebrate with you.' "Keep it positive when you communicate your message, saying, 'We'd love to have kids but due to budget restraints, or due to the venue, we can- not,' " she adds. Many parents understand if kids aren't invited to a wedding, and some are only too happy to have the night off. But there are always some who aren't, and in these cases, just remem- ber: you can't please everyone. rw Kids or No Kids? Timeless Elegance www.dushan owers.com | 604.565.3733 Dushan Floral.indd 1 14-04-11 1:05 PM p20-21_RealAdvice-Kids.indd 21 14-04-17 11:09 AM