There are no specific rules about whether kids must attend weddings for the decision entirely relies on the couple who are getting married. If you’re happened to be invited to a wedding but your children aren’t then do not be offended. You must respect the decision of the bride and the groom and mustn’t put the couple on the spot by bringing your kids along on the day of the wedding.

Young kids are unpredictable and you can’t expect them to behave all the time. Couples might not want to have their special moment to be interrupted by noisy children. Moreover, children can become a hassle to adults who are looking for a good time. Surely you cannot really enjoy the whole event if you are keeping an eye on a baby or a toddler.

If you’re little one has been invited to a wedding or you are a couple who is about to take the knot and are inviting kids on your big day, consider the ideas that will be given in the succeeding paragraphs.

Although kids of all ages might be welcome in a wedding, it will be best to limit kids to ages 4 and up especially if they will have a role in the ceremony like a flower girl or ring bearer. Kids at this age are already capable of following directions and a little more mature. Moreover, if you wish to compromise in inviting children, you can let them be present at the church yet restrict them from the reception. You can carefully state and make it clear on the invitation by saying “Adult Reception.”

When it comes to the menu, ask the caterer if they offer lesser price for kids’ meal. This way you can save on expenses plus kids aren’t really into adult meals. Also, kids invited to the wedding reception must be dressed based on the formality of the event. As much as possible, don’t let them wear jeans and sneakers.

If you’re a couple with kids as guests, it is important that you provide entertainment for them during the lulls of the event. Children may enjoy and love dancing but may be antsy during meal time. For parents, you can prepare goodie bags of games, toys and DVDs to keep them busy and occupied. Moreover, you can ask if you can bring a kid’s chaperone (i.e. babysitter or friend) that can help you watch over the kids while you enjoy the event.

For the bride and groom, you can set up a “kiddies corral” area in the reception hall especially if you are going to have a lot of children guests. Place foam interlocking mats and fence on the area so the kids are contained. Moreover, if the wedding is open to kids, try to consider adjusting the hours so that the event will take place earlier in the day. This way the parents can send them to sleep just right for their bedtime.

These are simple strategies that you can apply if you are going to tag your little ones along on a wedding or if you are making your wedding open to kids. Simply apply the said tips and you can be sure that you can enjoy the wedding without much stress due to restless kids.

Author Bio: Toni I. Williams
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