Children and weddings

Here are some ideas for incorporating children at your wedding celebration:

Give them a place of their own. Children are children. They are not adults, so we cannot expect them to sit still or pay attention as long as we do. They may need a place to unwind, use the facilities, or a play space. Make sure it is stocked with videos, games, toys, and books. A place for diaper emergencies is appreciated and make sure that you provide adult supervision.

Give children their own menu. Sometimes adult fare is not to a child’s liking. Ask your caterer to provide some children favorite foods at your reception.

Include children into your special day:

Readings at your ceremony and / or reception
Playing musical instruments or singing
Taking gifts from guests to the gift table
Passing out programs
Train bearers
Candle lighters
After the ceremony, children can pass out birdseed or rose petals
Let the children take pictures at your reception with disposable cameras. Their candids may
be the most endearing.
Let them pass out favors to your guests at the reception