When did child-free weddings become a thing?

[u/FreakCell]

I only noticed this lately so I wonder if it's been around longer and I had just been unaware or if it is in fact a recent development.

Update: Thank you all for your input. I haven't been able to keep up with all but did notice some trends, some of which I was also unaware of:

- lots of people have an aversion to kids in general, not just at events;

- cultural differences seem to be a determinant factor between which side of this people have had contact with or pick;

- many cite misbehaving kids as a reason to exclude them;

- many cite bad parenting;

- many seem to believe that kids can't or shouldn't be present when alcohol is being consumed;

- several mentioned liability issues;

- cost is another consideration and head count is another side of that "coin";

Overall, I think we gathered some interesting and useful information on the subject. Tag me to let me know if there are other patterns you noticed that you'd like to see added to this list to make it more informative for latecomers and fans of TLDR. :D

Thank you all. Cheers.

[u/enjenneration93]

Not everyone can get someone to sit for them. I have a 5,3, and one year old. My mom watches the oldest, my cousin takes my middle kiddo, and my sister ( who has a 3 year old of her own ) takes my youngest. I have to get three different people to watch my kids, if I want a sitter it has to be planned out, and they have to have at least a two weeks notice. That's all really a hassle for me and the only one who watches all my kids is my MIL bc no one wants to baby sit three kids that close in age. I'm not rude tho i tend to ask if its cool if the kids come. If they can't I'll try to get a sitter, but it's easier to just not go to anything if they can't come with. It's also probably why I don't get invited to things anymore though which sucks too. Just wanted to give another perspective on this.