The reality of a wedding is that for children they can be long and boring. Couples planning their Big Day often find themselves in a predicament, especially when inviting friends and family who have little ones in tow, How do you keep the from screaming, kids running riot and tantrums?
If you’re inviting young guests, it’s best to have some games and activities on hand to keep them entertained, Here’s our pick of the best ideas to keep the little ones entertained.
1. Table Activity Packs
These cute wedding activity packs from Not On The High Street have a luxe feel, and are tied with a satin bow, meaning they won’t look out of place on your table settings. Goodies include a doodle kit, crayons, mini bubbles, a yo-yo, and a wedding word search.Younger guests will be so wrapped up with keeping busy, there’ll be no time to run riot!
Keep little faces smiling with a fun-loving activity tin from Not On The High Street that’s full to the brim with Make Your Own Confetti, Wedding Snap Cards, and Wedding Word Bingo. Games so adorable, parents will wish they had an adult version!
2. Outdoor activities
All little ones at weddings should be treated like Mini VIPS. That’s Pitch Up and Play’s ethos, who believe kids’ happiness and safety is of utmost importance. By leaving with the best memories, if children are happy at weddings, ultimately, so are the bride and groom! Providing wedding nannies, outdoor tents, wedding creches, arts and craft corners, and treasure hunts.. you name it, their list is endless. Ensure your day is stress-free, by letting them take care of the little ones.
3. Hiring entertainers
Let children’s dreams come true on your wedding with the help of Mini Maniacs. With everything from charismatic storytellers to colourful characters, children’s entertainers are sure to go down a storm. The specialists can organise premium entertainers to keep kids busy while the adults mingle and hit the dance floor. Whether it’s an impersonator, story-teller or magician, they’ll work and set up in any designated space. Keeping things fun and interactive, their team designs, styles and organises kid-friendly-fun to help you create your lifelong memories.
4. Kids’ Wedding Décor
Putting together the little ones at one wedding table means kids can play and chat together, happily. You want to make sure your children’s table looks enticing to the younger guests, which means they’re much more likely to sit down (and behave!). Set the scene with colourful napkins, cute table runners, bunting or balloons and flags. Having miniature games in a designated space will effortlessly add an element of fun too. Alternatively, you can use a plain white table cloth so children can draw over it with colourful crayons and pens.Little ones won’t be able to resist bagging their place!
Even choosing a special children’s menu might be a good fit for your wedding. For a summer soiree, your little guests might prefer picnic-style snacks, or non-spicy food to graze on. Make their wedding banquet varied, interactive and interesting and they’ll keep entertained for hours on end. Hip Hip Hooray!
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As seen in Khush Wedding 25. Buy this issue here