- Wedding Ideas & Advice for the Couple, Wedding Party and Guests
Kids Welcome: Creating a Story Book Wedding for Kids
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It’s your special day, and of course you want to share it with everyone - little ones included. There is however a reason for the adage “attention span of a two year old”. A wedding without some well thought out distractions is enough to try the patience of even older tikes. Here are some key ingredients for making sure everyone has fun, big and small.
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A Room to Grow
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Work with the caterer or hall to create a separate room or partitioned space within the main reception area for kids to call their own. Then stock it with the following:
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Let them get creative with markers, crayons, MadLibs, latest magazines, board games, etc.
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Paint the Town! Line the walls with large sheets of paper and supply wash-friendly paints, aprons, and brushes.
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Hire babysitters to keep an eye on everyone. Parents can stop in during the wedding to check up on things.
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A small television complete with video game hook up will have them entertained for hours.
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Instead of serving an adult dinner, consider working with your caterer to prepare a kid-friendly meal and dessert, which could possibly save you money.
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Older kids might enjoy special drinks like non-alcoholic piña coladas and daiquiris.
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Hire a Professional Entertainer
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Entertain small children with a clown, magician, face painters.
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Older kids might get a kick out of a Karaoke or fake tattoo painters.
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Outside Activities
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Keep the gang moving by setting up physical activities. Depending on your space, consider renting ping-pong tables, buying hula hoops, whiffle balls and plastic bats.
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If you’re having your wedding at a country club, speak to the wedding consultant and discuss if the kids can use the tennis courts, pools, or other facilities.
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If you’re having a beach wedding, organize a beach volleyball game or sand castle contest.
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Country weddings are a great place for hosting hayrides or sleigh rides.
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Restful Ideas
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Little ones might tucker out as the evening progresses. Set up inexpensive bean bag chairs or sleeping bags in case they want to take a well deserved time out.
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Talk to the ‘Rents
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Make sure to talk to the parents prior to the wedding, so they can pack a separate set of clothes, sneakers, or favorite games in advance.
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Just put on your creative hat, tap into your inner kid, and dream up some child-friendly ideas that you’d enjoy yourself. With some smart planning, you can rest easy knowing younger guests are occupied and having a great time on your big day.
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