Would you allow breastfeeding at your wedding?

1. 5 hours ago
I have several friends and a sister breastfeeding their babies. I expect 4 babies. I think it is wonderful, but I don't want my wedding to be weird.

2. yes it would britten up my wedding day, a man doesnt know happiness til his wedding day then its too late. :)

3. **** no

4. only if it is done tastefully, meaning sour or clumpy milk is not permitted within 75 feet of the event, but seriously gross

5. No way!!!! The thing is, that does NOT go on the invitation if you want to be classy. You just have to hope that people have some sense out there and they'll at least go into the bathroom if they need to breastfeed.

6. Put giant boobs on the invite. It is a personal decision and it is not yours. Don't you have anything else to worry about for the wedding that this?

7. Yeah I'm not going to stop somebody from breast feeding a hungry child. WTF man who am I to stop something like that? And why do you feel the need to mention that breastfeeding is ok in your wedding?

8. Personally, it's tacky to breastfeed in public or in the presents of people you don't know. You don't know everyone at a wedding (do you know the groom's whole family?) NO, so breastfeeding in front of them is inappropriate and uncalled for. Breastfeeding should be reserved for private areas. If you are in a public place and need to breastfeed-go to the car or in the women's bathroom w/ a blanket over you. I'm a women and I feel uncomfortable with a women breastfeeding in front of me. You breastfeeding YOUR child might be a beautiful and bonding experience for you and baby; but not for me as I eat my wedding cake, or stand in line at the grocery store or whatever.

9. KOSHER may not be your way of being kosher. Designate an infant room for mothers and note it on the invites. Others may not feel ok and you have included everyone on terms. ITS YOUR WEDDING!

10. You do not need to include it in the invitations. By doing that you merely court criticism and negativity. Allow breastfeeding? What would you rather the baby starve? Get real. You have far more important things to worry about than that in wedding planning. Breastfeeding is perfectly natural. The mothers in question will know how to breastfeed appropriately and in a dignified way that is not going to attract undue attention. Most women I see breastfeed in public are very discreet. I don't think you're going to be upstaged by some woman dashing down the aisle and whipping her breasts out midway through your vows.

11. no. unless its done in a private room.

12. Do not mention this on your invitation. Most women are pretty discreet when they feed their babies.

13. I am all for breastfeeding. I honestly don't care if women do it in public, but I wouldn't put it on the invitation.

14. I dont think that would be quite "ettiquete" to include in an invitation. But if someone shows up that may need to breastfed then... let them! Or just call your friend or family member that breastfeeds and just personally tell them... but WAY TO BE! Kudos to you for thinking of that and being ok with! You will be a great mommy (if your not already!)

15. I SO don't get the problem people have with breastfeeding in public ~ it's NOT sexual, it IS neccessary and the mature outlook would be that if a woman has a hungry baby she is going to feed it. If you don't have any problems with it at your wedding that's great. I don't see why you would need to mention it on your invitations though... surely you could individually speak with those mothers who have babies to let them know your stance? I must admit it would shock me to get a wedding invitation with "breast feeding acceptable" written on it!! Good luck & congratulations on being so open minded.

16. maybe something vague like "mommies and their babies are invited" or "private women's lounge available with comfortable chairs and a diaper changing station" or "we do not discriminate against anyone including nursing mothers/children" (not sure if that's the correct term...) you or your married friends/relatives, may have some better suggestions. I'm fine with breastfeeding and I encourage it, I just think its something to be done privately/discreetly.

17. Are you serious? You don't need to include permission of this in a wedding invitation. How ridiculous!! Who are you? The Queen of England or 12 years old??

18. There is certainly no reason to stop anyone from breastfeeding at your wedding. Who wants a screaming baby at the wedding? If you know all the women who will be attending that are breastfeeding, it might be courteous to give them a call ahead of time or put a special note in their invitation to let the know there whether or not there will be a private area available for this. If there is just absolutely nowhere private, even most easily offended people are comfortable with a mother turning away from the crowd and covering with a blanket. But don't stress - I don't know very many women that would really just pop out a boob in the middle of a wedding without some discretion. There is no need to include this information in every invitation. Good luck!

19. I would completely allow breastfeeding at my wedding. I have nothing against it and really don't see why other people do either as generally it i very discreet (there is never a big breast just flopped out in public for all to see). However I would not put it on the invitation as it has nothing to do with the events of the day. If there will be breastfeeding mothers maybe contact them individually to let them know it is ok. I would also make sure there is a mothering room for things like changing the baby.

20. If you mean that the bridesmaids will be nursing their babies as they walk up the aisle, I'd suggest they get that out of the way ahead of the wedding. Anything else, what's to allow? Now, if the real point is that you don't want babies who might cry and fuss, that's a whole different question.

21. I would allow this at my wedding...it is perfectly nature....I would not include it in the invitations because that would be rude and inapproaite. I would tell the people that I know that are coming to the wedding that it is OK and I would ask them to do it in an approitate way. I myself breastfeed both of my children in public and I did it discretely where it didn't offend anyone.

22. I'd like to know how you plan to stop it? If the mothers need to attend to their babies (and I'm sure they will) they will go into a private side room for quiet and privacy. And no, do not put anything on the invitations about this. edit - Yes, most women are discrete in public but you know what...some aren't and I don't want to see it. I know it isn't sexual. And I know it is natural. But you know what? So is farting. There are some things that you just try not to do in public.

23. You DON'T put this on the invitation! It is not for your entire guest list to know about. You DO call each of the nursing moms and personally inform them that you support their breastfeeding and acknowledge that babies get hungry too-even in the middle of a wedding. Nursing mamas should NEVER be banished to a public bathroom to nurse! Would YOU ever eat your meal in a bathroom? The ONLY exception is if the women's bathroom has a separate lounge. Nursing moms are usually graceful in the art of covering up or going somewhere private to nurse. Perhaps the reception hall has an empty room or small area the moms can use to nurse.

24. I agree with the baby room. But not just for breastfeeding, for changing diapers as well and as far as the invite goes, use a little card and print up a thing that simply states, There will be a room for mothers with infants, if there are any questions call (put your number here) http://img166.imageshack.us/my.php?image... Or something along those lines, or just contact the mothers that are attending and tell them, there will be somewhere for you to change diapers and breast feed =-)

25. I really don't think you need to address breastfeeding in the invitations. Even with a few women breastfeeding during the event, it's not like a giant breast-orgy is going to happen. People who don't like it can look away. THAT'S WHAT BREASTS ARE FOR!! Get a life. And a reminder to some of you "uncomfortable" answerers: It is illegal in many states to make a women stop breastfeeding in public.

26. It is not likely that they are just going to pull their boobs out during your wedding or reception. Frequently women who breastfee will pre do bottle with a breast pump in order to keep things tasteful and to not feel so shy about it. Either that or they will excuse themself to a corner or a bathroom or something. I don't think it needs to be addressed on anythign wether or not it is permitted, they will do what is right im sure.

27. You don't need to include that info. in invitations, but you can let people know by word of mouth. And I'm sorry but screw the other guests. People in this country need to get over the "taboo" of seeing a breastfeeding mother in public....holy crap a woman is actually doing something that she was BIOLOGICALLY wired to do.....call the g#ddamn titty police. (Sorry this is a sore subject for me :))

28. Well since it is a law that you must allow breastfeeding in public, you dont need to put it on the invite. Im sure the mothers have been in a public situation with their babies many times before and were more than able to handle nursing discreetly without your say in the matter

29. Don't cover in the invitations, that is just weird. I wouldn't make a big deal of it. If the babies are their and the mothers are their then enough said. Breastfeeding is natural and has been done in church since before their was a church. Mothers want to be discret and better to have a nursing baby than a screaming one! If you want to make is easy on them then you can have some rocking chairs at the back to make them comfortable. For the reception, having a mother's room might be a good idea. Simply just tell them in person before or during the event. Not because they are not welcome to stay but because some babies and moms need a quiet place to relax and some receptions would make that difficult. Babies can't eat if distracting and moms can't let down their milk if distracting or nervous. Hope that helps.

30. I think breastfeeding is fine, good for the woman, good for the baby, definitely the preferable option and I support it. However, I do not think it is appropriate for a woman to sit at a guest table at a wedding and breast feed her baby in full view of everyone. The couple does not need that to be seen in photos or in the video. I think any woman breastfeeding should politely leave the room, feed the baby in another room, then come back when she is done. Nothing wrong or offensive with that. As to your question, you don't put anything about this in the invitations. I'm sure the women will be polite and leave the room to feed but you might like to have someone close to you keep an eye out and nicely ask them to leave the room if they try to do it in front of everyone. Just get the designated person to say 'why don't you feed the baby in this room? That way you have peace and quiet and no one will watch you'. Just make sure there is a nice room available with a comfy chair for them to use to feed in.

31. You dont need to mention that in writing anywhere. The mothers know its ok. They are used to doing it outside their homes.