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Tips for dealing with children at your wedding

Natasha Grant • Dec 05, 2023

How to keep kids entertained at your wedding

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Should we invite kids to our wedding? This is one question that every bride and groom-to-be should ask themselves as they plan their wedding and create their guest list. 

Most couples already have friends and family members who have children so this can be a tough decision. Make it clear when sending out your invitations whether children are included, or not. Children have a tendency to get bored and fussy quite easily, something that can turn your wedding into a noisy affair.  If you do decide that you want to include children in your big celebration, you’ll want to make sure that they’re happy and entertained.  Here are a few points you will need to consider, and 5 ideas for keeping children entertained during 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.



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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.

Need some help with your wedding planning, do check out my services page and get in touch to arrange your complimentary consultation.


Natasha

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