Ideas for ‘Child-friendly’ Weddings
Children can add a sense of fun at your wedding but the prospect of whingeing, whining children during the service or running wild during the reception isn’t an appealing thought when planning your wedding. Many people decide to enrol the help of a children’s entertainer or crèche or simply not invite them at all. Here are a few suggestions to amuse the little ones throughout the day!
An alternative to party bags placed at the table with activities for the children throughout the meal. Either make these yourself and personalise them or buy them ready made. www.eventsmiles.co.uk
www.busybags.co.uk Activity books at the table with word searches, spot the difference or colouring activities.
Weather permitting, you could set up some garden games outside – jenga, connect 4 or snakes and ladders are popular with children. If the budget allows, a bouncy castle can give hours of fund for both the children and the adults! A treasure hunt with some clues scattered around the grounds will ensure children stretch their legs and get rid of some of their energy.
Set up a room separate to the reception with a Wii or playstation and a selection of games for older children.
Children’s entertainers can provide a welcome distraction if the budget allows. Face painting, balloon artists or magicians are always popular.
You may decide to have a separate table set up for the children towards the back of the room. If this suits the children you have invited, it could be set up with child friendly crockery and activities. Have a separate menu for the children that will appeal to them. Pizza, sausages, or anything simple. Cups with lids or cartons of drink will also avoid those accidents
Have child friendly snacks available throughout the day. Often children can become cranky just because they are hungry! Cookies, raisins, vegetable or bread sticks should keep hunger at bay without spoiling their appetite too much!
Asking the DJ to play a ‘Children’s only’ dance in the evening can not only provide entertainment, but also a great photo opportunity!
Try to set up a room for children during the evening with mats and blankets for exhausted little ones to fall asleep in the evening.
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