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I don't think so, provided you make it a request and not a demand. If you two aren't close, I can't see any reason why she'd expect to be invited, and she'd probably be happy for the business.
As long as the babysitter will be payed for their services, I think it is perfectly okay to ask.
Definitely not. I know if I was in your sister's shoes, I'd much rather have someone you know than someone you didn't.
Is she the kind of acquaintance who thinks she's going to be invited? If so, don't ask her to babysit. If not, I see no reason not to ask (provided you pay her appropriately).
Heck, if she's a preschool teacher, you could even ask her for referrals in case you've got more OOT kids to worry about.
How close of an aquaintance is she? If you are sure she isn't expecting an invite, then I don't see a problem asking her on those grounds. But I would want to make sure you know her very well before suggesting her to your sister to watch her baby.
Who else would you ask? It has to be someone you at least know something about, and she seems perfect from what you said.
@sonj818: hey there! you probably already figured this out, but PM if not. Most of FI's friends have kids, so i know a lot of people in the city that babysit and can refer you :)
If she thinks she is going to be invited and then you ask her to babysit, that could cause a problem. If she never thought she was going to be asked, then she might not mind doing it if you pay her. Just test the waters and see how she feels.
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Hey Bees!
I need some quick advice: My sister is traveling to my wedding from the midwest with her seven month old son. While he'd TOTALLY be welcome at my reception, she'd rather leave him with a sitter since it will be his bed time.
The problem? I don't know any babysitters in my city! I have an acquaintence who would by NO MEANS expect to be invited to the wedding that is a preschool teacher and who is GREAT with kids. Would it be tacky of me to ask her to babysit or for referrals?
Thanks!
EDIT: Of COURSE I would be paying her whatever the going rate is for her services. (Which I think is around $20/hr here! Ah!)