Parents Bring Kid To Child-Free Wedding, Try To Blame Everyone Else After It Ends Tragically
Weddings have rules, criteria—or whatever you want to call them—for a reason. It’s not just a general code of conduct and guidelines for wedding guests in general, but it also expresses what the newlyweds-to-be want. So, if a couple, say, wants a child-free wedding, it would be a jerk move to bring your kid along. But, surprisingly, folks still do.
A woman retold a story she read online about an incident that had happened at a child-free wedding where a kid hurt themselves badly and, instead of the parents taking responsibility for everything, they decided to threaten with a lawsuit.
While weddings are a fun time of celebration, it can also be a dangerous one without the necessary precautions
Image credits: Jonathan Nenemann / Pexels (not the actual photo)
This commentary TikToker shared a tragic story explaining how lack of supervision makes weddings dangerous for kids
“This is why we say ‘no kids’ at weddings. I read an article today about a person who was having a child-free wedding, the bride and groom had agreed on it, they’d let all their guests know.”
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“One of their guests decided they weren’t going to be respectful, they weren’t going to pay attention. So they show up with their kid anyway, make a giant production at the venue about how they’re going to be allowed in with their kid, they are entitled to it… yada yada.”
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“Getting to the venue, bride and groom let the kid in. Party starts, kid wanders off, parents are presumably partying, having fun. When suddenly, nobody can find the child.”
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“Turns out, this unsupervised child had wandered away and accidentally ran into a mirror. The mirror ended up falling on the child and severely injuring them. When the parents of the child realized what has happened, they, one, threatened to sue the venue for not having proper supervision and then they decided to try and sue the bride and groom for having an unsupervised wedding.”
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“The child wasn’t even supposed to be there in the first place. You demanded you bring them and then you couldn’t even keep your eyes on them.”
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“Weddings in general are just not safe places for children. It’s not a personal insult towards you.”
Here’s the full video explaining the story
@_cal_cifer This is an AWFUL tragedy that no one deserves. And it also could’ve been prevented. #childfreebychoice #childfreetiktok #childfreewedding #weddinghorrorstory ♬ original sound – Callie
A commentary TikToker by the name Callie (@_cal_cifer) shared an article she read. The story goes that a couple was invited to the wedding, but it was child-free. Still, they (rather aggressively) insisted on including their kid and ended up bringing them along. They were, however, very negligent during the entire thing, which ultimately led to the kid wandering off.
The kid was later found severely hurt by a shattered mirror. In an update, it was clarified that the kid didn’t survive. And instead of taking responsibility for breaking not one, but two rules (the child-free rule and also neglecting their kid), they decided to threaten the venue and the newlyweds with a lawsuit.
While we were unable to track down the exact story of how and when that happened, there is a similar story reported where an Illinois boy was fatally crushed by a granite table at a wedding.
All things considered, the moral that Callie pushed is that weddings aren’t generally a safe place for kids. Drunk adults and lack of supervision are just two of many key factors justifying that. But also the number of folks in the comment section who experienced this or the disregard for the no-kids rule only add to the plausibility of such a reality.
Image credits: Taha Samet Arslan / Pexels (not the actual photo)
It’s not to say weddings can’t be safe—they can, but involvement and supervision have to be in the equation
Stepping out of the “children” paradigm for a moment, weddings have the potential for danger in general. Lit candles and intoxication alone don’t mix. So, when you take into consideration how excited kids get at such events, especially if other kids are also present, there’s even more potential for danger.
However, there are tried remedies for this. The key here is to make sure your kids are busy and involved throughout the wedding. Things like photo scavenger hunts, photo booths with props, and a supervised children’s corner goes a long way to keeping the chaos under control.
Other things that the kids can get involved in is asking the DJ to mix in some kids songs so that they could share the dance floor with all the adults. And other personnel can be involved here too, especially if you have a kids’ corner. That same person might also provide entertainment, like they can teach magic tricks or they can host interactive games.
Whatever the case, the key is to make sure the kids are engaged in a safe environment.
So, what are your thoughts on any of this? What’s your experience with kids and weddings? Share your takes and stories in the comment section below!
Callie gave an update about the alleged outcome of the story after re-reading it
It didn’t take long for folks to point out all of the things wrong with this
Others proved the plausibility and realistic likelihood of such situations through their own experience
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can we have less of these posts where we need to go on tiktok to see the full story? if i wanted to be on tiktok id be on tiktok
It's not even her story, she just needed to post a dozen selfies and tell someone else's story, that chick is weird as f**k.
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Anyone turning up to a child free wedding with kids in tow should be refused entry. Full stop. So incredibly disrespectful and, after reading the above, dangerous as well.
I'd do this. I would specify on the invitation that it is CF and there will be security. Someone will FAFO but I would have a person on the door. I would also send out a reminder closer to the tie that crotch goblins will not be tolerated and if this is ignored, then said person will also be blocked for the disrespect. If you hae MONTHS to find a sitter and don't, that's disrespect. If your sitter bails last minute, that's your problem - you don't HAVE to be at my wedding. If it's immediate fam, I'd probably be helping make sure those kids are babysat already.
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Big talk. What grounds would they sue on? Unless you have a contract or agreement specifying otherwise, you are in charge of supervising your kid. The venue rented out to a private party.
The parents have no grounds for a lawsuit. They were told NOT to bring their child but they did anyway. The parents are completely responsible for what happened due to their self entitlement and neglectful behavior.
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Oh god I didn't read the story, just stared at that ridiculous face filtered image. Do people really think it looks natural? Seriously?
All I could see were two mangy squirrel tails on her eyelids.
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I really wish there were more screenshots of her gigantic uncanny valley face.
Yep. That would have been the cherry on top of this $hit cake.
Load More Replies... I clicked this thinking it would be, you know, an article I could read. But nope...just more TikTok c**p.
I used to run weddings, we had a moat running round our hotel (super old mansion), we had carp in the moat. I used to take food out for the children to feed to the carp a keep them occupied for a bit. We stood on the bridge and threw food down, kids marvel at the huge carp, that were pretty much hand tame, suddenly the moor hens arrive with their chicks in tow, carp says ‘I like baby moor hens, they are tasty food’, massive carp gulps down a chick, my inner monologue goes haywire, children that were previously happy are now traumatised for life. Well done Gav. Always fed the moor hens on the far side of the moat after that, no more carp / moor hen / sobbing children problems…..
BP reached new level of sea bottom, now making articles about reposted stories on tiktok
Could that weird chick possibly post anymore selfies? What a weirdo, and it's not even her story, she's reposting for atrention..TikTokers are trash looking for attention, yiikes. Cringe as f**k.
I went to a couple of weddings when I was a kid....big Italian weddings in NY. It was overwhelming and exhausting. One of my cousins had a child free wedding and reception so my parents got a room in the same hotel as the wedding and various relatives checked on me all night. I was 10 and was loving having the room to myself, watching TV, using the activity books my folks got. They were all bringing me food and cake and stuff all night. No big deal. It would never have occurred to my parents to pitch a fit cause I wasn't invited.
About 30 years ago, I was dancing with friends on a crowded dance floor to a lively(probably something like 'come on Eileen') record and I didn't see the child (maybe 7 or 8?) crawling about behind me. As I jumping backwards, I landed on their hand, which would've been enough but I was wearing pointy kitten heels at the time. I felt so bad and have felt guilty ever since.
They should have been kicked out as soon as they appeared. Even so, the breeders are 100% at fault for not keeping their f_ck trophy under control, not the wedding party.
This story is completely ridiculous. In Spain what would have happened is that everyone would consider it an accident, the child's injuries would be taken care of and that would be the end of it. If the parents complained in the same terms as those in the article asking for compensation, the first thing the venue would do would be to charge them the cost of replacing the mirror and the parents' claim would have no chance in any court of law. By the way, it is not common here to have weddings with only adult guests.
the kid died, as per her comment below. So, no, the police would have been involved, and the parents can try and blame everyone, they would be the focus of the investigation, since they are the responsible party for their own kids
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“Weddings aren’t safe for children” yeah.. that’s less than true I’m not siding with the mom. But I think that line from OP is a bit exaggerated
Just another example of horrible parents who feel entitled to do whatever they want.
It was a Child Free wedding, for crikey’s sake! Sue the parents for neglect, or for ruining the mirror.
I’ve been to a bunch of weddings but I’ve never been to a child-free wedding. In my experience weddings have been all about celebrating family, and a lot of families include children. Maybe I’m not cool enough to be invited to an edgy, dangerous wedding.
I have been to plenty of weddings that were intended for adults; kids would have been bored out of their minds
Load More Replies... can we have less of these posts where we need to go on tiktok to see the full story? if i wanted to be on tiktok id be on tiktok
It's not even her story, she just needed to post a dozen selfies and tell someone else's story, that chick is weird as f**k.
Load More Replies... Anyone turning up to a child free wedding with kids in tow should be refused entry. Full stop. So incredibly disrespectful and, after reading the above, dangerous as well.
I'd do this. I would specify on the invitation that it is CF and there will be security. Someone will FAFO but I would have a person on the door. I would also send out a reminder closer to the tie that crotch goblins will not be tolerated and if this is ignored, then said person will also be blocked for the disrespect. If you hae MONTHS to find a sitter and don't, that's disrespect. If your sitter bails last minute, that's your problem - you don't HAVE to be at my wedding. If it's immediate fam, I'd probably be helping make sure those kids are babysat already.
Load More Replies... Big talk. What grounds would they sue on? Unless you have a contract or agreement specifying otherwise, you are in charge of supervising your kid. The venue rented out to a private party.
The parents have no grounds for a lawsuit. They were told NOT to bring their child but they did anyway. The parents are completely responsible for what happened due to their self entitlement and neglectful behavior.
Load More Replies... Oh god I didn't read the story, just stared at that ridiculous face filtered image. Do people really think it looks natural? Seriously?
All I could see were two mangy squirrel tails on her eyelids.
Load More Replies... I really wish there were more screenshots of her gigantic uncanny valley face.
Yep. That would have been the cherry on top of this $hit cake.
Load More Replies... I clicked this thinking it would be, you know, an article I could read. But nope...just more TikTok c**p.
I used to run weddings, we had a moat running round our hotel (super old mansion), we had carp in the moat. I used to take food out for the children to feed to the carp a keep them occupied for a bit. We stood on the bridge and threw food down, kids marvel at the huge carp, that were pretty much hand tame, suddenly the moor hens arrive with their chicks in tow, carp says ‘I like baby moor hens, they are tasty food’, massive carp gulps down a chick, my inner monologue goes haywire, children that were previously happy are now traumatised for life. Well done Gav. Always fed the moor hens on the far side of the moat after that, no more carp / moor hen / sobbing children problems…..
BP reached new level of sea bottom, now making articles about reposted stories on tiktok
Could that weird chick possibly post anymore selfies? What a weirdo, and it's not even her story, she's reposting for atrention..TikTokers are trash looking for attention, yiikes. Cringe as f**k.
I went to a couple of weddings when I was a kid....big Italian weddings in NY. It was overwhelming and exhausting. One of my cousins had a child free wedding and reception so my parents got a room in the same hotel as the wedding and various relatives checked on me all night. I was 10 and was loving having the room to myself, watching TV, using the activity books my folks got. They were all bringing me food and cake and stuff all night. No big deal. It would never have occurred to my parents to pitch a fit cause I wasn't invited.
About 30 years ago, I was dancing with friends on a crowded dance floor to a lively(probably something like 'come on Eileen') record and I didn't see the child (maybe 7 or 8?) crawling about behind me. As I jumping backwards, I landed on their hand, which would've been enough but I was wearing pointy kitten heels at the time. I felt so bad and have felt guilty ever since.
They should have been kicked out as soon as they appeared. Even so, the breeders are 100% at fault for not keeping their f_ck trophy under control, not the wedding party.
This story is completely ridiculous. In Spain what would have happened is that everyone would consider it an accident, the child's injuries would be taken care of and that would be the end of it. If the parents complained in the same terms as those in the article asking for compensation, the first thing the venue would do would be to charge them the cost of replacing the mirror and the parents' claim would have no chance in any court of law. By the way, it is not common here to have weddings with only adult guests.
the kid died, as per her comment below. So, no, the police would have been involved, and the parents can try and blame everyone, they would be the focus of the investigation, since they are the responsible party for their own kids
Load More Replies... “Weddings aren’t safe for children” yeah.. that’s less than true I’m not siding with the mom. But I think that line from OP is a bit exaggerated
Just another example of horrible parents who feel entitled to do whatever they want.
It was a Child Free wedding, for crikey’s sake! Sue the parents for neglect, or for ruining the mirror.
I’ve been to a bunch of weddings but I’ve never been to a child-free wedding. In my experience weddings have been all about celebrating family, and a lot of families include children. Maybe I’m not cool enough to be invited to an edgy, dangerous wedding.
I have been to plenty of weddings that were intended for adults; kids would have been bored out of their minds
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