How to Make your
Wedding “Child Friendly”!
For most people planning their wedding, children will always
be apart of their guest list. Whether they’re cousins, nieces, nephews, a
friend’s child, or yours, its inevitable that there will be some youngsters at
your wedding. So how do we include these lovely young people? This is a
question commonly asked during the wedding planning process and can be solved
very easily and in a multitude of ways. Instead of avoiding them and planning
around them, why not fully embrace them and plan some things especially for
them that not only they will enjoy, but so will you!
Drinks: Drinks are always a way to include children, but also appeal to people not drinking. It’s always important to give your guests an option of a non-alcoholic drink, whether that’s soda, water, or some kind of flavored drink such as lemonade and sweet tea. A way to play up the child friendly aspect is to make a few drinks specifically for them. Milkshakes, root beer floats, and a fruity punch is always a fun option when considering child favorite refreshments.
Food: This is a fun option for the kids but mostly the Bride
and Groom. Having food specifically for the children at the wedding not only
makes it easier on the adults, but also on the Bride and Groom’s wallet. Most
children don’t like to branch out on their food choices and end up avoiding the
food served at the wedding. Not because it’s not good, but because they don’t
want to experiment. A great way to compromise on this dilemma is to order some
food just for the children at the wedding. This could be done through your
caterer or through any of your favorite fast food drive through. How cute would
it be to order a certain amount of happy meals and have them set up a children
only table? This is such a budget friendly option that not only pleases you but
also the kids!
Activities: Activities are by far the most beneficial option
to have at your wedding for the children. This is because it gives them
something to do while also allowing the adults to enjoy their night and not
have to worry about what little Jimmy is running around doing. One option for
an activity could be a coloring table. This could serve as their dinner table
as well. This is an easy and inexpensive option that delivers fun and comfort
for everyone and something that will surely keep the youngsters busy. Another
option is to have a cards table. This could be for the children that are a
little bit older and no longer interested in coloring. A deck of cards on a
table is so easy and beneficial when you look across from the dance floor and
see all of the children entertained by Go Fish!
