Childcare at Wedding Ideas

Have you talked to your siblings? Some parents are uncomfortable leaving their children with someone they don't know while others would be very happy to have a nanny or babysitter at the wedding. Do any of your siblings live near Phoenix? The easiest thing might be to hire someone they already know and trust.

Not sure if your venue allows, but we have rented out another room, with sitters on site.

I would say "hire" some teens in the family to keep them entertained...im gong to hsve an arts and craft section in the back of the reception

Find out if they want child care. If their children aren’t invited to the wedding, they will be responsible for their own child care. You can offer suggestions, but don’t put money out for a service no one will use.

This is often an age related issue. Children that are on the younger side (? less than school age) are unlikely to be left with a stranger by their parents. Older children often don't need a sitter because they are able to behave themselves at a social event. (And yes, I do realize there are other reasons for behavior issues).

I agree with PPs. My sister’s kids were the only young kids invited to our wedding, and she said they wouldn’t utilize a stranger to watch their kids when I asked. Their plan was for my BIL to leave early with the kids when they had reached their limit. My niece and nephew had a blast though and ended up staying until the end (left at 10;30ish).

We are trying to get the nieces of my one of my son in laws to help with the kids. We will have a separate area for the kids as there will be between 15-35 ranging from 3 months to 14. We are going to have coloring books, crayons, a scavenger hunt, board games and hopefully the two girls. If we can't get the girl then we will find someone else even if it means that we look on Care.com

We offered to provide babysitting services for our OOT guests. My jr bridesmaid was going to ask a few of her friends to come and entertain the kids. However the parents choose to leave their children home with grandparents or other relatives. We only had one family who asked for a babysitter for during the ceremony. And then their family babysitter would be available to pick him up.