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In reply to the discussion: Wedding etiquette poll [View all]mnhtnbb
(31,374 posts)34. A little research has yielded these tidbits about etiquette for formal weddings and babies
If you're throwing a formal evening wedding, most guests will expect the event to be adults only.
Read more: How to Specify an Adults Only Wedding | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4749981_specify-adults-only-wedding.html#ixzz21dmKxn5m
So, given that formal attire was requested on the invitation, I'm not wrong in being surprised that I would be seated
at a table with a 3 week old infant.
According to Brides.com, babies younger than two months old should not attend because of their increased risk for illness and infection.
In my day, I wouldn't have been traveling with a 3 week old baby, let alone considered bringing him to a wedding reception
with 250 other people. Apparently, it is still questionable for the health of the baby.
Read more: Wedding Etiquette for Babies | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6663304_wedding-etiquette-babies.html#ixzz21dlxMvop
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I think you did/wrote the correct thing. Some people are not bothered by a screaming, poopy baby...
BlueJazz
Jul 2012
#11
It's as much about the presence of the baby (quiet or not) becoming the focus of the dinner table
mnhtnbb
Jul 2012
#15
She's not joining the family--she IS my brother's only daughter and has 4 brothers.
mnhtnbb
Jul 2012
#49
If ya have a kid, stay the heck home and take care of it. BOTH do not HAVE to attend.
benld74
Jul 2012
#23