Some people love having kids at their wedding and others opt for a no-children policy. Either is fine- However if you opt for the kid-friendly wedding, here are a few pointers to help make sure the kids have the time of their lives too!

Don't want to worry about the kids during the ceremony?  Along with programs have a smaller basket of kid programs with coloring pages and crayons to keep them entertained. Another idea is place picture books, bubbles, wedding finger puppets and small stuffed animals dressed in wedding attire in a basket for them to take.  Flower girls and ring bearers-depending on their age- can either stand with the bridal party or sit with their parents.  They are very curious and love to check things out anything (look at this little attendee- piling grass into a small cup) If you take the time to give them something special to do it will help insure little disturbances at your wedding ceremony!

Kids always love toys and things to keep them entertained!  A few ideas are hire a babysiiting/nanny service who will bring games, keep the children entertained and contained to a specific area!  One great business we have worked with in the past is The Little Guest.  You can also hire a babysitter or two. (get referrals from people you know and have used the babysitter for their own children-a good rule of thumb is one sitter for every 6 children) Supply the sitters with age appropriate activities, toys and snacks! If you are able to get a different room adjacent to the reception hall-Consider hiring a magician or setting up a tv with kid friendly movies, bowls of popcorn and big fluffy pillows. Make sure you let the parents know prior to your wedding, that following the dinner, their little ones will be invited for a fun night planned just for them!

Kids can be in pictures too!  They take beautiful photos and their childish wild side give them the best faces for pictures, especially if you tell them to smile big!  The photgrapher will most likely capture moments you miss, and how curious they can truly be at a wedding! Thanks to Jessie Cho for all these great images from Debbie and Jun's wedding.

Happy planning!

Megan & Carrie

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