I love children, but whether to have children at weddings depends on lots of factors. Weddings can be long and go well into the night. Some religious ceremonies can take an hour or more. If you add in the time for photos, travel to reception, the length of the reception which can include dinner and dancing late into the night, it is too long and too much for young children to handle. On the other hand, shorter ceremonies, with daytime or more informal settings would be better for young children, IF the couple wishes to go that route. Weddings are ultimately about the COUPLE. It is their day to celebrate as they wish.
My own children opted for no children, due to the long ceremonies and formal venues. Some friends were offended and refused to come because they could not bring their children. That was their choice. I love my grandchildren, but I know how they can be when they are tired, bored, and crabby. They are not happy and as a result and neither are the people in their vicinity.
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