Although weddings are meant to be about celebrating love, they too often bring up old family disagreements and differing opinions. And none is more contentious than who makes it on to the guest list.
Cathy Ranson, editor at ChannelMum told HuffPost UK: "For better or for worse, children at weddings can be a divisive issue. While most cultures openly welcome children as part of the celebration, in the UK some families choose not to, to preserve a more adult atmosphere."
Whether or not you think there should be a minimum age limit, here are seven things that all parents should be considering before agreeing to do this.
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