It’s a double dose of wedding planning advice this week. On Monday we brought you advice on planning your wedding at home and today it is all about Children at weddings.
For some reason the topic of children at weddings has alway been a contentious one. When the subject is raised it always divides people and opinions are split. To be totally honest even my own opinion has changed since I have had my own child.

Today we aren’t here to debate whether children should attend weddings, instated we are here to offer some advice on what to do with them if you do decide to invite them to your big day.
Today I have enlisted the help of the good people at MummyPages to help with some hints and tips.

(photo by John Anderson Photography)

(photo by James and Lianne)
(photo by Babb Photo)
1) In the church or venue where the service takes place. Try and get the ushers to sit parents with young children at the end of the rows, so that is they can exit quickly and quietly if needs be. Have a child friendly program with a picture of the bride and groom for them to colour in.
 

2) Have a children?s table at the wedding which is covered with a paper table cloth. Have crayons and stickers for them to decorate it with. If not for the meal time have a long tressle table set up for them after the meal. Have kid friendly themed placemats to keep them entertained during the speeches. Serve them milk and a cookie for the toasting or pink lemonade.

(photo by Sam and Louise)
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