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Children at weddingshave been quite a hot topic in recent years.
Some people believe child-free weddings are the best way to go.
Others think thats discriminating against children.
This bride-to-befaced a dilemma about her step-sister-in-laws children.
After all, a wedding is a celebration of family; its all about unity and continuity.
And children are arguably the most loved and adored members of any family.
Usually, there are three options when it comes to whether to include children in a wedding.
The first is an all-inclusive approach: people of all ages are welcome.
The second isa weddingwith no children whatsoever.
Wisconsin-based wedding planner Meredith Bartel toldGlamourthat, usually, its young people who choose the no-children route.
Were not relying on our parents to pay for weddings the way we were a couple decades ago.
People are making their own choices instead of having their parents plan their weddings.
Money is also often a big factor.
Then some think that a wedding is not an event for children.
Wedding photographer Ross Hurley writes that child-free weddings are easier to photograph.
The images look a lot more elegant, relaxed, and classy.
Karen Pinchin wrote forTodays Parentthat she used to hate children at weddings.
But then she had a kid herself.
You have to set your boundaries and be real clear, and you cant yo everyone.
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