Wedding Baby

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Jessie Mooney DiGiovanna is a writer and editor based in New York City who has been working in the publishing world since 2014. She was previously a features editor at .

A wedding is all about celebrating and expressing the special relationship you share with the love of your life. But what if you have

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(or more!) people who, somehow, simultaneously mean more to you than anyone else? No, we're not talking about a complicated love-decagon situation à la

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage? Actually, not so much anymore. When you take into account second marriages, couples waiting longer to tie the knot, biological clocks, and the way the universe seems to love massive surprises every now and again, it's not unusual for couples to deviate from what tradition dictates when it comes to family planning.

So, what's a couple to do when trying to figure out how to include a baby in their wedding ceremony? Is it even possible to incorporate your bundle of joy into

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Portion of your big day? Ahead, we spoke with planner Lindsey Nickel to answer these questions and learn about the best ways to easily have your newborn (12 months or less) be a part of your nuptials. Be sure to take notes!

Since your newborn is likely the center of your life, including them in your nuptials will naturally be an important factor when tying the knot. But given the unpredictability of a baby and their spirited personalities (read: their love of crying), it can be hard to find ways that seamlessly incorporate their presence without having to divert your attention once or twice during your vow exchange. Luckily, with the help of Nickel, we came up with a few ways to tackle this dilemma, as highlighted below.

You don't have to wait until the wedding weekend to implement your inclusion efforts. According to Nickel, you can start as early as your engagement photos. What if you featured your baby in the engagement photos, or took pregnancy and/or infant photos that you could later put out at the reception as décor? she suggests.

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Another pre-wedding idea is to include your child in your wedding announcements and invites. There are super cute ways to include the baby in the save-the-dates or invitations even, says Nickel. If you wanted to get really creative, you could play with the wording so that it seemed like the invite was coming from the three of you.

Though your child's options may be limited to yes, no, mama, or dada, consider having your little one say a few words (or babbles) during your vow exchange. Or, to make things easier, you can specifically refer to your child in your vows instead. For instance, during Alexis Ohanian's vows to Serena Williams, the Reddit co-founder called Williams his queen and added that they already have their princess—their young daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. Addressing your baby in your vows adds another layer of commitment, especially for new stepparents.

Some of Nickel's most solid advice was simply this: ensure they're a VIP guest. Any parent will tell you that even newborns have distinct personalities, so anticipating their needs (as one would do for a celebrity guest) ahead of the big day is of the utmost importance. It's about tuning into your kid to make sure they're comfortable, says Nickel. Are they going to be okay at the center of attention? Being held up at the front—by a godparent or maid—with the rest of the bridal party during the ceremony? You can always just have grandma hold them in the front row.

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What's more, Nickel further advises that you designate a child handler for the entirety of the wedding event. At a wedding, there's so much stimulation for babies, she shares. They're in a new place. They're surrounded by tons of people. Their scheduled routine is all out of whack. This nanny or babysitter can always be ready to take them if they need to be fed or calmed down or whatever it is.

She laughs when she mentions it, but Nickel says you could consider naming your specialty cocktail after your child. This works especially well if the name already pairs nicely with words used to describe drinks. Sweet Melissa. Arnold Palmer. Shirley Temple. You get the idea.

If all of these options sound more overwhelming than inspirational, maybe don't involve your newborn in anything more than a family snapshot. As Nickel points out, It's still really great because they'll be in those photos forever, and a part of this huge moment in their family's lives.

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The planner also recommends shooting all photos with the baby first and bringing some keys to keep their attention. Shiny things get those bright eyes and that excitement face to come out, she says. And again, have your babysitter or nanny there to pass the baby off back and forth.

What's more, Nickel is also a fan of having a baby emergency bag—similar to the idea of a maid survival kit—though the items and their reasonings might be slightly different. Little babies do spit up and have diaper explosions, so bring a second outfit as backup clothing, she shares. Then have the usual baby stuff—lots of extra food, hats, and sunscreen if the weather is something the baby's not used to, and maybe a blanket if it's cold. And did I say snacks? Definitely have snacks.Anyone who's a parent knows keeping your child in the same outfit all day - let alone clean in that outfit - can be quite the challenge. It's even tougher when you're invited to a wedding and your little one is expected to wear something special for the occasion.

You'll find our top picks split into outfits for baby boys and girls, and then suits and dresses for toddlers. Wearing a special outfit is a sure-fire way to make them feel grown up and part of the celebration. And many of these outfits are perfect for flower girls and page boys as well as little guests!

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The stretchy bodysuit has a fun shirt effect on top and comes with fully-lined cotton trousers, little braces and a navy bow tie. It's available in sizes from newborn to two years and is a great options for young babies that looks super smart.

Are you swooning as much as us at this adorable mint green set? Coming with a light linen and cotton grandad collar shirt and fully adjustable shorts with elasticated braces, it's an absolute steal for less than £15. We love the imitation leather details on the braces which make it look much more expensive. This is available for four months and up, and is soft and airy.

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We love these matching sets for brothers. If you're looking for affordable wedding outfits for boys, then these sets are just over £40 each and suit plenty of smart occasions. Available in sizes from one month to four years, your boys will look perfectly turned out in this smart top and shorts set.

Looking for something a little more funky and patterned? This set has a smart shirt bodysuit with little bears on, and comes with smock detailed shorts and a little pair of socks (we can't promise both socks will survive the wedding). The poppers are nickel-free to protect against skin irritation. You can get these in three different colourways (the red gingham are gorgeous!) and in sizes from newborn to three years.

If you're looking for a statement outfit, the satin-like shimmer of this romper makes it look super special. It's a stylish option for a formal wedding, while being easy to wear and to get on. Grey is such a versatile colour that works with any styling. Your little one will love wearing this. Available from three months to 24 months.

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This full linen set would be perfect for a destination wedding or summer wedding. It's wonderfully comfortable and cool, and it looks incredibly smart. The sleeves and shorts have trendy turn-up hems and we love the little buttons and pocket. Picture it with a little hat! Available in sizes newborn to four years.

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