In almost all wedding the bride and groom decide not to have children at the Reception. Some children are allowed to be at the Ceremony and cocktail hour, but not at the reception time. In some cases, the couples hire some entertainment or sitters just for the children, in a separate room.
The reasons vary in each event but, when is alcohol involved it is best to have only adults. One of the reasons is because sometimes kids are running around the dance floor and touching everything they shouldn’t be touching. No every wedding is just family members and sometimes the children get bored because they have nothing to do or someone to play with, so the parents have to leave the party early.
But I believe one of the biggest reasons why couples don't want children at the wedding reception is the cost of the food. Remember that every guest is money that they have to pay to the catering company or banquet hall. If the kids are too young and don't eat the food from the regular menu that is being served, you have to order a different menu just for the children. Usually kids under 2 years old don't pay for food. Sometimes the kids don't event touch the food and that is a money that goes straight to the trash.
What do you think? Children or no Children at the reception?
