Picture this: You’ve planned your dream wedding, and you’ve made the decision to have a child-free event. You’ve let everyone know well in advance, and you’re sticking to your guns. But then, your future sister-in-law gets pregnant, and she’s due just two months before the big day. She assumes her baby will be the exception to the no-kids rule and asks for a special pass. You and your fiancé stand firm on your decision, but offer a compromise. How would you feel if that compromise was rejected, and the whole situation turned into a family drama? Let’s dive into this story and find out what happened!
No Kids Allowed
Baby Exception?
Standing Firm on No Kids Rule
Disappointment and Hurt
♀️ AITA for Being Upset?
Disruptions
Compromise Rejected
No-Win Situation
No Kids at the Wedding? Drama Ensues!
Our protagonist and her fiancé decided to have a child-free wedding, and everyone was informed well in advance. But when her future SIL got pregnant and asked for an exception, the couple stood their ground. They even offered their bridal suite as a base for the baby and parents during the wedding, but insisted on no children at the ceremony and dinner. The SIL was disappointed and hurt, blaming the bride-to-be for the decision. Now, the couple is left feeling upset and confused, as the SIL won’t attend unless the baby is allowed at the ceremony. Is there a right or wrong answer in this situation? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster…
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No kids wedding rule, but no hard feelings towards SIL
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Guests have the right to decline child-free weddings. NAH.
Child-free wedding is okay, but don’t be mad if guests decline
OP might be the a**hole for not allowing child at wedding.
Bride & groom are NTA but excluding parents of babies ❤️
No babies at wedding, even quiet ones. Smelly bowels explained.
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NAH but could be ESH, offering a solution turned down
Respectful comment acknowledges both sides but hopes for resolution.
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Standing up for ‘no kids’ wedding rule. NTA
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Fiancé needs to defend you against family drama
Excluding new mom from wedding feels ratty, but so does entitlement
Child-free wedding decision defended with sass and no regret.
No kids wedding rule causes family drama, but NTA.
Stand your ground, OP! You’re NTA for wanting a kid-free wedding
Invitation not a summons- NAH for childfree wedding, YTA for anger.
Child-free wedding attendance with compromise – NAH!
No kids at wedding, no problem! Attend or skip, win-win!
Supportive commenter congratulates bride and agrees with ‘No Kids’ rule.
