They say you should never to work with babies or animals. Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life so having that cute baby in the ceremony might be very important to you. Managing infants in wedding ceremonies can be a tricky thing. Sometimes they’re the happiest little people on earth, and within seconds can change into scary monsters screaming their heads off. There’s a few ways to include a baby in your wedding ceremony along with a few things to consider before bringing them up the aisle.
Be Prepared for Anything
Be ready for anything. You may think you’ve gotten everything planned out perfectly, but babies have a mind of their own. A baby’s mood can change instantly irregardless of the nap they had, the food they just ate, or the mood they were in that morning. Have someone on-call to rescue you and take the baby in case there is unpredictable behavior. If the baby is having a meltdown mid-ceremony, have someone swoop in and take them out of the room, so you can finish with less distraction and focus on the moment. No one is going to blame you.
Use a Toy to Distract the Baby
Babies seem to get bored easily. They might be in a quiet room with only an officiant talking, which is nothing like watching cartoons. Have someone to keep them occupied with toys or snacks. Of course, don’t bring toys that make noise. Perhaps choose to bring cars, dolls, or some other toy they love to play with at home. You know what keeps your child d...