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Children at your Wedding – what to do
You’ve set the date, the venue has been confirmed and your wedding gown is getting its final touches – you are ready to walk down the aisle and marry the love of your life! Chances are – your niece and/or nephew will be walking; or perhaps running down that glorious aisle just before you make your appearance - throwing petals and smiling happily. What a beautiful picture!
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Photographs: Warren Williams
Like any 3-year-old, they will soon become either over active or really tired and grumpy – most likely at the reception. What do you do to ensure all the accompanying children are happy and entertained throughout this time while the parents share in this joyous occasion?
- Set a ‘Children Only’ table – in one corner of the reception venue, be sure to set a table for just the children.
- Get a babysitter – This is very important; employ a designated person to look after the children – especially during dinner. This person should sit with the children at ‘their table’.
- Goodie Bags – make up fun and entertaining goodie bags for each child; remember have one for the boys and girls respectively. I would suggest Bubbles, a colouring book, perhaps Sudoku for the older ones. Also include something sweet – just run this past the parents beforehand.
- Sleeping Arrangements – When the younger children gets tired, have a room ready where they can go and rest – away from the music and celebrations. Ensure the Babysitter knows about this (as well as the parents) and who to ask if he/she requires a key.
I hope this has assisted you in keeping your younger guests happy and entertained – the last thing you want to worry about on your wedding day is someone else’s children.
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