You can make your wedding and marriage celebration reception a truly family affair by including children in the activities. You may even include kids as part of your marriage celebration party, special helpers, or as guests.
Yes, kids can be a pain. They can yell and scream and wiggle and fuss and on and on. children who are expected to behave as adults have a big challenge and often become problems.
Ok, let us presume you are going to include little ones at least as guests to your wedding. What do you do with them?
Idea : Separate and Isolate. It is often quite easy to set up a separate room for infants, toddlers, and small children. You can recruit someone to take charge of the children and care for them while their parents are participating in the wedding. Still, some parents will insist on keeping their babies with them.
Do not just isolate the children, plan exciting and age appropriate activities to keep them involved. The more engaged little ones are; the happier they are. You want happy children. Unhappy kids emerge when left to their own devices.
Can you imagine what it would be like four or five years after your special event to have older little ones reminiscing over a fantastic kids event you held at your wedding? Instead, of thinking just of the usual childcare issues, think outside the box. Imagine a fantastic kids event maybe with magic, music, or friendly clowns. You can make a big impact.
If the special event couple has little ones of their own, it is a nice touch to involve them in the actual ceremony. They may be included in responding to the pledges by saying, "I do" to a question like, "Will you now receive the bride and groom as your parents and promise to love them?"
In the same way, couples with children can use wedding vows that include children. It is very easy for the Minister or couple to compose a few added lines of promise and commitment to the special event ceremony in which the children can repeat their commitments to the family.
The wedding reception is a great place to involve children. Yes, some precautions may need to be made to protect them from inappropriate adult behaviors, but the reception should be a fun time. You may provide added supports for smaller little ones like special coloring books and crayons on the table. You can also include little ones in the activities even the dancing. Think about a "child only" dance. Let the children take center stage. Everyone will love it. Make it a family event.
The key to including children is to include them. Nobody wants to be lift out, pushed aside, or ignored - not even children. Give them special duties and they will love every minute. Ask yourself, "What could the kids do to help?" The possibilities are huge if you give it some thought: errands, greeting, distribution, decorating
You may be called upon to include children in your special event even if you have planned otherwise. Often parents will bring their little ones with them, and resent even the slightest suggestion that part of their family is not welcome. Therefore, minimize the situation and expect the parent to care for their children. At the same time, take a few precautions. Have one or more of your ushers remain available to assist as needed before, during, and following the ceremony.
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