(Newswire.net — May 21, 2020) —
It is a personal choice to have children at your wedding. Some may find it disruptive, while others love the thought of little ones joining the party. While it is possible to have a lovely day with children there, special precautions need met.
Flower girls and ring bearers are usually always in a ceremony, so children being involved is a nice tradition to uphold. Your little nephews or nieces are a joy to see, especially if it’s been a while. But with children there comes tantrums and other disruptive behavior. Here is how to make your wedding go smoothly, while still inviting all the little ones.
Make The Decision Early
Before sending invitations, know if you are including children on your guest list. This is a basic question that needs an answer for all those attending. While your guests are looking for wedding guest dresses, they’ll also be aware they need to buy something from the children. If you are inviting children, it is essential to not only plan ahead because of the additional needs, but also include them in the fun.
Make the invitation out to the guests, including the child. This way the person invited knows you are also inviting their children.
Do Not Invite Some Children Over Others
Depending on what is decided, do not stray from the choice. If the bride and groom say no children to some guests, always keep it consistent. You do not want the conversation to arise between guests and someone feel wronged by your unfair exclusion.
Know If Your Menu is Kid-Friendly
Children are picky eaters, this is nothing new. Also, this will not change simply because it is your wedding. Depending on the amount of children, it is wise to procure food that is kid friendly, and even offer a different meal for them.
All of this depends on how many children will be there and how adult the menu is to begin with. While, you may not need to change much, this is a conversation that needs to be had.
Know Where The Children Will Sit
During the reception, it is important to know where the children will sit. There are many fun ideas to incorporate if there are a good amount of children. Try having a children’s table. Wrap the table in packing paper and the children can draw wherever you’d like. This accounts for messes children often make.
When children are too young, usually under 7, they will not be okay away from their parents for too long, so that needs to be considered.
Make a Children’s Room
A separate supervised room can be a life-saver on your wedding day. This gives kids tons of options for fun if you put activities and games in the space. This is a chance to carry your theme over into the room. Have shells and water animal stories if the wedding is on a beach, etc. If the budget allows it, hire a face painter or clown for further entertainment.
Have Entertainment Ready For Them
To avoid children becoming bored or messing with the adult games, or station, have small areas for them to create or play. This will help your day go smoothly, and also allow your guests with children the room to enjoy the adult activities and reception. If you’ve hired a photo experience company to take photos at the event, such as those at Mag-nificent, they will need access to this area and will appreciate somewhere they can photograph children naturally.
Consider Respectfully Not Including Children in the Wedding
If having children at your wedding ever gets too strenuous for planning, do not feel bad for excluding them. People with children will understand, especially if it is an early decision.
Having children at a wedding can be a fun experience for everyone involved. Do not let the fear of unpredictable kids cause stress. All of these methods will make the day run smoother, and not take away from the beautiful moment of your union.