Tips for dealing with children at your wedding
How to keep kids entertained at your wedding
1. Consider your wedding venues' rules
Keep in mind that some wedding venues state that if you invite over a certain number of children you may have to provide some childcare such as a babysitter or creche to keep the children occupied. This is not a bad idea and can give some of your guests who are parents a little break.
2. Children's meals
Children do cost, you still need to pay for their meal so this is something you would need to factor in when planning your wedding budget. Be aware that some venues even stipulate that if a child is over a certain age they are charged for a half adult or adult meal. Most good caterers will provide a children’s meal that caterers to the little ones needs.
3. Create an epic kids table
Setting up a few kids tables at your wedding with various activities is one of the best ways to keep smaller guests busy for hours, especially during the speeches. Add games, puzzles, activity and coloring books to the tables so that the kids can choose something that appeals to them. You could also add a few goodie bags to the table that contain treats, bubbles or a small toy.
4. Include children in your wedding activities
Children enjoy helping out and being a part of the day’s activities so give them an important job. If they feel like they’re helping out, they won’t get a chance to be bored. Another cute idea is to give each child a disposable camera so they can snap some photos on the day.
5. Let the children spend time outdoors at your wedding
If the weather is warm on the day, and your venue has outdoor space set up a few outdoor games such as Jenga or activities such as hula-hoops. If the children are a little older, you can also set up a crafts table that they can use to create props for a photo booth or a wedding memento for their parents.
So there you are some top tips for having children at your wedding. There involvement in your wedding can be super fun.
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About the Author
Natasha is the founder and lead planner at Pearline Events, a London-based wedding planning business specialising in vibrant multicultural celebrations and dry-hire venues. With her background of over a decade of experience in Civil Service project management, she brings unparalleled logistics and problem solving skills, plus creative flair to create seamless, colourful weddings. Her work has been featured in numerous online and print publications.
Named after her late grandmother, 'Pearline' means precious, reflecting Natasha's belief that every love story is unique and deserves a wedding that reflects its true spirit and you. She helps couples fuse their cultures into an exquisitely elegant day, ensuring they arrive relaxed and joyful.
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