Everyone is allowed to have the wedding of their dreams. It’s the one day when you get to make the rules and everyone has to follow them. You set the dress code, the playlist, the vibe, the food, the order of events, and you get to do what you want within reason. After all, nobody is forced to attend a wedding. Sure, you might feel obligated if you’re family, but there are no musts in this life. 

A common stipulation that some couples have is children. Kids have a way of reliably throwing wrenches into fancy events. They’re loud, they’re messy, and they’re unpredictable– all difficult factors to handle when you’re hosting a black-tie event. So some couples opt to leave kids out entirely. Hire a sitter or don’t come. But what if it’s your very own sister that won’t be able to attend? Should exceptions be made then? Read on for the story and decide what you think.