Some people don’t like to invite children to weddings. This is the decision of the bride and groom. But if you are planning a wedding and you do want to invite the kids, it is wise to make sure you lay on some wedding entertainment for children so they are not bored during the proceedings.
The first thing to bear in mind is what time of year the wedding will be taking place. Of course you can never predict the weather but if you are planning a winter wedding you clearly won’t be organising any outdoor entertainment. So let’s explore some ideas that could help you keep the kids amused on your big day.
Consider hiring entertainers
There are some entertainers who specialise in catering for weddings. They have experience in handling all kinds of situations and will be able to supply all manner of activities and entertainment to keep the kids busy while the adults enjoy the day.
Again, think about the time of year and whether it would be best to stick to indoor entertainment. When you hire an entertainer it might also be wise to ask how much space will be required for them to set up their activities. You may have to organise a separate room for this.
What ages of children will be present?
You should think about the various ages of the children who will be coming to the wedding. Wedding entertainment for children could vary a lot depending on this one factor. For example some couples will ban babies and very young children, but if you don’t want to leave anyone out you might hire a crèche to cope with the situation.
Older children will require different activities to those who are toddlers, so it pays to think about numbers and the kinds of activities that might be best to have in place.
Don’t forget Wedding Favours
Wedding favours are not just for adults: they can be a great gift to give to a child as well. No doubt you will have a budget for this part of your wedding, just as you would for any other part. But this could be worth increasing if you want to give them some toys to keep them busy.
Instead of giving just one small item per child, you could make up some goody bags or boxes with all kinds of items in them. These could include small jigsaws, colouring books, playing cards and so on. You could make some up that are specifically tailored towards boys and others that are aimed at girls.
As you can see there are lots of ways you can arrange various forms of wedding entertainment for children. You might even want to opt for more than one thing so you can provide a range of entertainment for them on the big day. The children will appreciate it – and so will the parents!
