Joanna Fortune: I'm worried about bringing my noisy children to wedding 

Weddings can be overwhelming for children. A big part of what makes them and similar events so difficult for them is that the day starts early with much waiting and sitting around
Joanna Fortune: I'm worried about bringing my noisy children to wedding 

Joanna Fortune: "Weddings are about the adults getting married, first and foremost. If the couple said they would like children to be a part of their day, I wonder if they are included in the wedding planning."

We’ve been invited to a family wedding during the summer. My two boys, aged five and three, are super excited about meeting their cousins. I’m quietly dreading it as they are usually difficult to control whenever we visit friends or attend an event. 

I’ve tried negotiating with them, but it has no impact. Can I do anything to ensure they are on their best behaviour during the wedding?

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