Entertaining Kids at an Elegant Wedding: Tips and Tricks
If you have a big family like me, you probably remember going to lots of weddings as a kid. You have even been a flower girl or ring bearer a few times. The memory is always the same: you get dressed up, see all your cousins, eat cake, dance, and overall it? kind of sucked.
Here?s the reality: weddings are for adults, and they are not fun for little kids. They are asked to sit still, be quiet, and watch a long, boring ceremony they don?t understand?yuck! Even the wedding reception can be rough for a little one, particularly if the party goes on past his or her bedtime.
So, you and your fiancée want to have a beautiful, elegant wedding. But you also want the youngsters in your life to attend. What do you do" First, don?t panic! There are many things you can do to ensure you have a classy ceremony that?s also kid-friendly. Here are some tips to get you started.
Set Your Expectations
Some kids can sit still and look pretty for hours on end. Other kids are off to the races the minute the car seat is unbuckled. Once you have your RSVPs in hand, it?s important to consider which type of kids will be coming (and be honest, you know which kids are the rambunctious ones).
Will you need to hire some childcare" Will you have to accept that those kids (and by extension, their parents) may only arrive for the reception" While it would be nice if every kid dressed up in their Sunday best and sat like adorable little angels during your ceremony, set some realistic expecta...
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