{"id":39543,"date":"2016-06-23T03:21:33","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T17:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/fabulous-fun-kids-wedding-activities\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T05:00:51","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T18:00:51","slug":"fabulous-fun-kids-wedding-activities","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/fabulous-fun-kids-wedding-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabulous fun: kids’ wedding activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you’re inviting children to your wedding, why not ensure they have as good a time as the adults. How? Here are some fabulously fun ideas for keeping kids busy\u00a0at your wedding.\u00a0After all,\u00a0a group of ecstatic\u00a0little guests will add life, laughter and merriment\u00a0to your celebration.<\/p>\n

Crayons, crayons, crayons<\/h2>\n
\"How
Image: Justin and Keary Weddings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prepare a colorful loot bag filled with art and crafts materials for your little guests.\u00a0Not only will it\u00a0keep them entertained, it will also let their imaginations run wild. Add a personal touch by putting their name on each bundle.<\/p>\n

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Let them start a confetti party<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Madeline Trait Photog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If there’s one thing most kids can agree on, it’s the absolute requirement\u00a0for an absolute mess! Let them create a beautiful, celebratory mess to welcome you at the reception by creating\u00a0a confetti booth like this one.<\/p>\n

Set a storytelling time<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Wayne Wonder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Most adults find it difficult to get through wedding speeches, so spare a thought for the little ones who don’t have our skills of diplomacy – and tend to sleep, moan or, embarrassingly, shout out things like ‘Mummy, when is that man going to stop talking?’ when they go on a little too long. You can avoid such fiascos by ensuring they’re kept quiet\u00a0by inviting them to a storytelling session that happens to coincide with the speeches. What child will ever\u00a0refuse\u00a0a good fairytale?<\/p>\n

Kids-only corner<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Jillian Mitchell via style me pretty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like us big folks, children like having alone time alone with their friends, too. So, give them the pleasure of having\u00a0some some adult-free time and provide an area at your reception venue<\/a> filled with\u00a0mats, pillows and toys for an adorable kiddie corner.<\/p>\n

Paper everything<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Armelle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you don’t want to have a separate kids’\u00a0table, create a separate table setting for your little guests.\u00a0Using disposable (even recyclable) paper saves you or your caterer <\/a>time cleaning up\u00a0and, frankly, it’s just a little delightful. Oh, and if you want to take this idea\u00a0to the next level, use blank paper that children can draw on as the base place mat. Now, that’s one awesome children’s\u00a0wedding activity!<\/p>\n

Cupcake decorating station<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Jen Loves Kev via Colincowieweddings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Isn’t this pretty – and clever, too? Combine dessert and art in one with this super cute DIY cupcake <\/a>palette. Fill a plastic paint palette with sprinkles of all sorts and colours and have kids decorate their own\u00a0cupcakes. Genius, we say!<\/p>\n

Give them tasks<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Stevie Ramos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Make kids feel important by giving them things to do in the ceremony and at the reception. Express to them how important their role is and they’ll do it with pride – and be well behaved in the process. This approach has the added bonus of helping teach kids how to be responsible.<\/p>\n

Involve them in adult activities<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Clean Plate Pictures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While adults raise up their bubblies,\u00a0have your little guests join in with their own celebratory drink: milk with a side of bikkies. Flavoured milk is even better!<\/p>\n

Ever thought of inflatables?<\/h2>\n
\"How<\/a>
Image: Joseph Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the ultimate in kids’ wedding activities – and more than a few adult guests will enjoy it just as much: rent a bouncy castle<\/a>! Not only does it double as a play place, it’s a great spot for taking some pretty memorable wedding photos, especially if you can get the bride, groom and bridal party to clamber in! Just tell parents to bring extra clothes for the kids, because they might be sweaty towards the end of the party.<\/p>\n

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\nIf all else fails, hire a pro<\/h2>\n

If you have quite a number of kids attending your wedding, you may\u00a0want to consider hiring professional entertainers<\/a> who’ll be able to provide you with not just plenty of ideas for wedding activities for kids, they can usually make them happen, too. \u00a0They can do face painting or play dress-ups with the kids,\u00a0while you enjoy the rest of your night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39544,"template":"","au_article_tag":[650,927,651],"class_list":["post-39543","au-article","type-au-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_article_category-expert-advice","au_article_category-guests","au_article_tag-children","au_article_tag-children-at-weddings","au_article_tag-kids-2"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39543"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39543\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39543"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=39543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}