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8th February 2022
11:07am GMT

"The first annoyed me as actually it’s not going to be relaxing for me in the slightest, it’s quite inconvenient and expensive to not be able to bring the children and I’m more likely to be hand expressing in the toilets than dancing on a table.
"It is absolutely the couple’s prerogative to have the wedding they want including making a decision to have no children - just own it and say so instead of dancing around it and pretending it’s a night off for me."
Many took to the comments to support her, agreeing that there was no reason for the bride and groom to word the invitation in such a way.
"I agree with you. I hate it when they try to pass it off as doing the guests a favour. It's a nuisance and an expense sorting childcare. I'm all for child free weddings, but as you say, just be frank about and don't dress it up as a favour," one person said.
"They are trying to put a positive spin on their decision, but it comes across as patronising. It’s also the babysitter that is allowing you to be child free for a night, not the wedding," another added.
Others said the invitation wouldn't have bothered them.
"Have to say I disagree and wouldn’t be offended by either. I’m also completely on board with child-free weddings," one person wrote.
"Wording wouldn't bother me in the least. Maybe tongue in cheek? Assume they are childless. The hassle of going to a child free wedding would, and has, bothered me more," a second added.Explore more on these topics: