Could you express some breast milk? Other then that, just not attend the wedding

I have been in a similar situation, we ended up not going after bring told that our baby – also 8 weeks wasn’t welcome and if I wanted to feed would need to find somewhere else. Saved on a wedding present and babysitter that night. Also shows what some people are like. The bride is now pregnant and I wonder if it will change her opinion.s

We had a girlfriend in a booked room at the reception venue with our bub… It was handy, and I got to relax

well if she won’t change her mind, consider not going. some hotels will offer babysitting where they come to your room and watch the children there. there might be a minimum age restriction though. it is all up to the individual hotel.

reassure the couple that you won’t be letting the child disrupt the service. this lady does seem very stubborn. maybe you just have to celebrate or spend some time with them before the wedding and either celebrate it then or use it as an opportunity to show them how well the baby sleeps etc and therefore won’t be a problem. The bride probably hasn’t had experience with children and therefore is only picking up on the horror stories

there are some good comments here

That’s very unreasonable from her, Bridezilla much?

if you cant leave the baby then dont go

you cant leave your baby i guess i wouldnt go

I honestly would write a letter as this is just totally impractical. I’m actually quite shocked that someone has not even allowed a 2 month old to a wedding. I mean how much disruption can a 2 month old do? Maybe the bride is worried that children would take the attention away from HER. I think she is being totally selfish putting these sorts of demands on you and we can only hope that one day she is in the same predicament and is made to decide like you have to. But then again she may be one of those mums that think the whole breastfeeding thing is yucky!!

I got married in March last year and we requested no children at the reception but kids were more than welcome to come to the ceremony. We had a couple of friends with young babies and I said to them that they were welcome to bring them along to the reception also, one chose not to bring their kids at all and the other declined coming to the reception but came to the ceremony. Maybe you could just go to the ceremony and skip the reception if she won’t budge on her decision? It’s a hard choice but you have to do what’s best for you and your baby – good luck in your decision

You have to do what is most comfortable for you.

i hope all goes well

Curious to know how this worked out – did you go to the wedding?

Has and advice put you at ease?

Are you going to the wedding?

Good luck with what you choose

If this person means something to you then you should respect their wishes, i was devastated when my little guy couldnt go to a wedding but they have given yoiu enough notice to work around it. I recently went to a “childless” wedding (my parents looked after my son) and another couple “rocked” up with their baby that hurt me, i had gone to the hassel of expressing milk, organising my parents etc, and this person disrespected the bride and groom by bringing her child, the baby cried during the ceremony (2 month old) and they didnt leave the church! seriously, i love my son, and my friend loves him too, but if you respect your friend/family member enough you will do as they request… some of these comments are just not called for!

I have a friend who did this exact thing to her own sister in law, and the SIL didn’t end up attending the wedding at all. Now, my friend is having a baby and she completely regrets ever doing this because she just had no idea how this works. I think it’s time to have a heart to heart chat about it.

I agree with chantellmaree. Great answer there

Id be taking the baby with me. What can they do once you are there. They will be too busy enjoying the day anyway.