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Children at Weddings

Children & Weddings– Do they mix?

If there is one aspect of weddings that Brides worry about it’s whether to invite their friends’ children, knowing they may scream throughout the ceremony. If you are inviting children to your wedding but are worried about how to ensure they don’t ruin your special day, I have listed some tips below.

o During the ceremony give the children a small bag with perhaps a small puzzle and a small box of raisons.

o Ask the Photographer to have one picture of all the children together, they will love being centre of attention and involved in such an important way.

o If you have a Mum with a young baby then check whether she needs somewhere to feed the baby and/or change nappies.

o During the drinks reception, have a table set to one side and cover with paper (to protect the venues furniture). Then provide the children with crayons, pencils and one large sheet of paper, ask all the children to draw a picture and hand to the best man when finished, the bride & groom could then keep as a memento to the day.

o If you have a lot of children why not organise a treasure hunt with one of the ushers in charge?

o On the guest tables have a small box or bag with a balloon, raisons, small chocolate bar and small toy suitable for their age. This should quieten them during the speeches!

o If you have older children why not set up a small room with computer games, puzzles and board games.

o Buy a *piñatas and fill with small toys & sweets, if you have younger children then make sure you buy one with pull strings which are far safer. * these originate from American & Mexico but are now available from on-line children websites. Made from papier-mâché they are available in many designs, even wedding ones although traditionally it was always the donkey!

o Finally, if money is not an object and you really want some peace and quiet, hire a wedding crèche service, they will entertain the children and you won’t even know they are there!

Article written for net-weddings by Bernadette at Dream Occasions

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