I have a very big family, which includes a lot of very small children. When I got married, I wanted my cousins, aunts, and uncles to have a relaxing afternoon, where they could chat with each other, enjoy their meals, and not spend all their time chasing after their kids. This meant that finding a way to entertain all the little ones was a major priority.
My story?s not uncommon. Every day, countless couples struggle to strike a balance between an elegant wedding their grown guests will love and the kind of party that keeps kids occupied. For some, the easiest option is to leave the little ones off the invite?but what do you do when that?s not an option" Here are a few easy ways you can make your wedding more kid-friendly.
Hand Out Coloring Books
Entertaining kids during a wedding is incredibly difficult. From their perspective, weddings are boring; why should they sit still in a stuffy dress or suit while their mom?s friends kiss in front of everyone" If you want to avoid fussy kids (or worse?kids having a meltdown) while you say ?I do,? you?ll have to provide them with a little entertainment.
Start your ceremony by pulling a page from the restaurant industry: let the kids color! It?s easy to find free, printable coloring pages online, and small packages of crayons or coloring pencils are available at any office supply store. The kids will have a great time filling in their little activity books, and you can enjoy a meltdown-free wedding ceremony.
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