Getting married when you have small children

[Bridetobe2025]

Just wondering how others have managed or plan to manage being the bride but also being Mummy to a baby and/or toddler.

I ask because our DC will be almost 3 when we get married, but it’s a few years away and it’s possible we may have another baby by then too.

What are your experiences of successfully keeping babies and toddlers entertained and cared for (feeding, nappy changes, nap times etc) whilst also being able to enjoy your wedding day yourself?

Did you ask family to help out? Hire outside help? Just curious as to what has worked for other people. Thanks.

I'm getting married in 8 weeks and we have a 3 year old and an 8 month old, we will have help from my parents and my in-laws. We're putting toys/colouring books on the table for the wedding breakfast to keep them amused and my parents are essentially going to be looking after them all day/night so that my husband and I can both have a drink and not have to worry about anything. In terms of nap times for baby I have no idea but we're just going to go by him and take it all as it comes. Congratulations!

I got married before having D.C., those were the days. My DD had 3 before her wedding I had my hands full that day. Ended up sleeping with them all in the same bed. Missing half the evening. I would pay someone to take care of them.

Our DS had just turned 1 when we got married, we had help from family on the day but I still spent quite a bit of time away from everything as I was still breastfeeding. We also hired white soft play for the reception which all the kids loved, and had lawn games outside to entertain them too. It was a bit hectic and we didn't get to relax and enjoy as much as we would of without DS but I wouldn't change it for the world. It will all work out and you'll still have a really special day!

Thank you everyone for replies! To be honest neither of our DMs are party animals so would probably be quite happy to dip out with the babies for naps. But I don’t think it’s fair to expect them to do it and miss things. Guess we will see what things are like closer to the time.

Thank you for reassuring me it should all be ok! 😅