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Children's Play Area at the Ellis Ranch Wedding Park
This is a very touchy subject for couples and will spark so many emotions. In my writing this blog remember I am thinking strictly from a venue’s point of view.
We have heard of wedding facilities that do not allow any children to attend the wedding or reception. This is very sad when a venue feels they have to implement this regulation but I do totally understand and respect their decision. This is a time for two families and friends to join as one. The Ellis Ranch has always been a child friendly facility and always will be but would like all couples, family members and guests to keep a few thoughts in mind when deciding to or not to have children attend.
First and foremost parents need to be responsible for their children. Remember the venue is not their babysitter. For some reason parents think when attending a wedding or reception that the facility is the Wild Kingdom, especially after a few drinks.
Parents need to keep in mind SAFETY for their child. Many venues have ponds, rivers, stairs and livestock. We have seen very small children standing on the edge of a river and not parent in site.
The Bride has paid a damage deposit to the venue and will be charged any damage to the facility or property. We have seen unattended children, throwing rocks at the cars in the parking lot, stuffing objects down the toilets, running their fingers thru the wedding cake even before it has been cut. I truly could go on and on.
Even the best of best parents seem to forget about their children. We recommend that when going to a wedding or reception that you should make this a date night so you can enjoy your evening. Believe me your kids will love you for it.
If you do decide to take your children with you please remember you are the parent and drink wisely, and keep you children by your side.
Having once managed a venue with a pond and a creek I can totally support what Roxie has said. Brides, consider hiring a babysitter or two if you are planning to have children at your wedding. This is a wonderful gesture your parent guests will appreciate, and frankly, so will the non-parent guests.
ReplyDeleteChildren are inconsistent; this is one of their main Charms,but also one of the hazards of welcoming them.It's attractive to include all of the special people from your life in your Wedding,even if they are some of the smallest people you know.It will be a grand way to let them know how special to you they are,and give them a sense of what a big, fancy, grown-up special event is like.
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