The reality of a wedding is that they can be long and boring for children. Inviting children to a wedding is a common dilemma for couples. Having your friends and family to the event may be your dream but you don't want screaming, tantrums and kids running riot.
f you’re inviting young guests, it’s a great idea to have some games and activities on hand to keep them entertained.
Whether it’s keeping kids quiet during the ceremony or giving their parents a chance to let their hair down at the reception. happy,
Kids wedding activities don’t need to cost a huge amount either. We’ve got some great ideas like princess parties and gaming stations if you want to go all out. But if you’re doing kids wedding entertainment on a budget, there’s plenty for you too.
Giant Jenga or Connect 4, Twister, a piñata or a ring toss will keep everyone entertained and are a great bit of nostalgia for older guests. If your budget won’t stretch to buying new, ask around your guests what they’ve got hiding in their shed.
Wedding food is rarely kid-friendly. Throw them their own tea party on a separate table with food they’ll love like sausage rolls and pizza slices. It’ll keep them full and in a good mood, plus it’s cheaper for you! A sweet station or cart is a great addition here and are a hit with adults too. Set up a pick ‘n’ mix stand with lots of favorite sweets.
Pull out your old Nintendo 64 and set it up in a side room, or teepee or you can hire amazing retro arcade games and consoles. Young guests will be enthralled (and occupied kids means no running around!) and we bet a few adults will be desperate to beat their old PB on Pac-Man.
A colouring book can keep little ones quiet during the ceremony. Ushers can hand them all an activity goody bag when they sit down with some cheap pound shop purchases, like crayons, an activity book, bubbles, Play-Doh or a couple of fancy dress items. You can also buy convenient ready-made wedding activity packs if you’ve already got a lot on your plate.
Buy disposable cameras and give kids a list of photos they need to ‘collect’, like a picture of the cake being cut or the bride and groom kissing. You can print out their pictures for them as a nice reminder of the day. Hey, you might even find a photo you want framed among them!
A wedding favor like a trivia or joke book is a fab way to keep older kids reading while adults tuck into their starters. A soft toy or lego is perfect for younger ones.
Cover a table in brown paper and let them scribble away with pens for as long as their heart desires. For slightly older kids, pick up some arts and craft supplies or jewellery sets from a pound shop and let them get making. Just make sure there’s no paints – the last thing you want is a splodge on your white dress!
A guest is sure to have an old football table lying around in a garage, but if not you can hire them. They’re great for a summer wedding if you set up a tournament outside.
If your venue has space, leave a DVD playing in a room off to the side. Pick a recent Disney and you might even find a few older guests popping in for a few minutes’ respite and a sing-a-long.
Finally if your budget runs to it why not hire a bouncy castle of hire a nanny or entertainer?
What ever you do keep them busy and enjoy your special day.
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