When the bride and groom cut their cake in front of all the guests, it is one of the most impressive moments of a wedding.

Of course it’s great to be able to enjoy a piece of it, but the wedding cake and the subsequent cutting of it are so meaningful. They are meant to symbolize the unity of the bride and groom and are also a special photo opportunity.

Two weeks ago, this 29-year-old woman, her 31-year-old husband, and their 4-year-old son attended the wedding of her 28-year-old best friend.

Unfortunately, the day took a negative turn when her best friend and her new husband were about to cut the wedding cake.

First, let’s back up a bit: While her best friend was still in the planning stages, she admitted to her that she was undecided about whether or not to invite children to her wedding.

Her best friend’s sisters now have children who are about the same age as her son, and her best friend now considers her son to be one of her nephews because they are so close.

Her best friend expressed concern that the children would prevent her from relaxing and enjoying her big day, as she was afraid the little ones would ruin something.

She told her best friend that she and her husband had invited the children to their wedding and that this was the only option because the children were part of the family and should not be excluded.

Her best friend then talked to her sisters about the guest list and finally decided that children could be there.

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