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| Hey I am getting married in Cuba, leaving at the end of Nov. I have never been anywhere outside of Canada before. We have a little girl who will be 1.5 years old. I am honestly torn about whether to bring her, so maybe someone could give me some pro/cons to help with the decision? My concerns are the food she's so young and she has recently had some stomache issues. Also that it will be crazy busy. My maid of honour has 2 kids one 4.5 and the other will be 2 and she is leaving them at home for the first time. I will really really miss her but I feel she may be safer and happier at home? does anyone have any advice/ experience? Lisa
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| To be honest, unless it is important to YOU for her to be there I would leave her at home. She is 1.5 so she wont remember it, it will be more expensive to have her there and you wont have any adult time... The only reason IMO someone should take someone that young is if it is important to you that she be present! Best of luck with your deicision! 
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I would agree with what has been said...if YOU feel you would want to include your child, pictures, wedding ceremony, etc. then bring your child along.
As for dietary needs and such my FIL is coming and he has celiac disease and I have checked and he will be fine at our Cuba resort so I do not think food would be the issue...
If you do bring your child and you have family and friends around I am sure it would be like any other wedding...where family take over and hold them, play with them, and keep an eye on them.
When I was a bridesmaid for my g/f she had a 6 month old daughter and I took upon myself to make sure her daughter got her nap in, was fed (not just cake) and was being taken care of...as I thought that is one more thing I could do for the bride...and she loved me for it. Maybe someone at your wedding would be willing do the same.
Just think about who is all coming, who you can depend on and what you want to get out of the entire time you are there.
Good Luck.
Cayo Largo Bride
Engaged: Dec 25, 07
Wedding: Feb 04, 09
Destination: Cayo Largo, Cuba
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I'm new on this forum but my vote is for bringing her. My fiance and I have two little girls. We took them with us to Holguin Cuba this past March. They had a fabulous time and I loved every minute of it. We are getting married in the Mayan Riviera next March and I would never think about leaving them behind. Children are so much a part of us why would one want to exclude them from your wedding day.
My girls were aged 3 yrs 3 mths & 20 mths old when we went. The food is fine for children. My oldest has a milk allergy and was not sick at all. If you have any other questions you can always e-mail me.
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I would be a little scared for her saftey, but if you speak with someone whom you trust and will keep a really good eye on her, then go for it. You will want her to be in your pictures, etc. Still a little scary though, I don't think I will take my son out of the country until he's at least 18! (some would say I'm over protective, lol)
Finally Mrs. King September 14th 2008
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| We are getting married in Cuba next year and we are definitely bringing our little girl...she will be 1 1/2 as well. My friend is also bringing her son and he will be almost 2. She may not remember much, but we will and we want her to be there. If we stay for a second week my parents are bringing her back home so we can have a "honeymoon".
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There are many pros and cons. I think for me, the final deciding factor would be whether or not I had dependable people to take care of the little one a lot of the time (not just a the wedding day, but throughout the trip), i.e. grandparents, or pay for a baby-sitter to come along, either your regular baby-sitter or a niece or family friend or something.
Also is having "typical" honeymoon important to you? If so, will you do one after or will this be your honeymoon? My husband and I didn't have a honemoon, we only had one day left of vacation after the wedding, and we spent it at an eco park with our relatives! But we couldn't have cared less, we vacation together alot and the truth is we get bored so we were happy to have family along to hang out with. but if you want a romantic honeymoon and this is your only chance, then you may want to leave your child at home.
My SIL left her 6 month old daughter behind for our wedding, and I was shocked, I totally thought she would bring her but she said no way. In the end she did not regret it. But I bet if she had brought her along she wouldn't regret it either Try not to stress as chances are you will be happy with your decision regardless of which you do (seeing as people just try to make the best of things).
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April 1st 2008 - Dreams Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Mexico.
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