Children at weddings are not unusual. Traditionally, there are at least the flower girl and the ring bearer who are at the wedding party. But couples often choose to include or invite other children to the wedding. If you are having children attend your wedding, there are a number of ideas you can incorporate into your wedding to keep them entertained.
If your budget allows, you can ask the reception site if they have a separate smaller area that you can rent to use as a children’s entertainment room. You can hire a child care provider (or two, if you are having a lot of children) to supervise the room. You can also set up the room with toys, a TV, rent videos, or even include a video game box with games. You may also consider hiring a children’s entertainer, perhaps a clown, magician, or a favorite character. Face painters and balloon makers are also popular choices. The point is to have a separate “party” just for the kids so the adults in the next room can enjoy adult time without worrying about the kids ruining the wedding.
With any children’s party, kids love receiving “goody bags.” Just as you would distribute wedding gifts to your guests; You can also hand out appropriate wedding favors to the children in attendance. The new wedding gifts for 2008 bring plenty of gifts for children that most children would enjoy receiving. However, our favorite and a best-seller are the Mini Classic gum dispensers. These retro-inspired blue gumball machines stand 5 inches tall and dispense a real double ball of gumball with each crank of the steering wheel. Another great children’s wedding favor is the Mini Gumball slot machines, and just like the dispensers, with a pull on the handle and a spin of the wheel, you are rewarded with gum. Of course, there are traditional children’s wedding gifts, such as wedding-inspired coloring and activity books, teddy bears for the bride and groom, piggy banks or rubber ducks.
With a little imagination you can create a fun environment for your wedding children and give them something special and memorable to take home.