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Kimberly
Super September 2014

Children's Entertainment at the Wedding?

Kimberly, on September 10, 2014 at 8:38 PM

Posted in Planning 24

I know, most of you want an adult only reception, but this is not an option for us. I'm wondering what your thoughts are on providing activities for the kids attending. We have 12 total with two of those under 2 the others are under 10. That being said I'm going back and forth with my bridesmaid...

I know, most of you want an adult only reception, but this is not an option for us. I'm wondering what your thoughts are on providing activities for the kids attending. We have 12 total with two of those under 2 the others are under 10. That being said I'm going back and forth with my bridesmaid about whether or not I should be providing things to entertain these kids and if so what. I have a basket of cards, games and activity books. She thinks I should do more, I think that it's my wedding and not a day care, if it's not enough maybe they should leave the kids at home . What are your thoughts, what are you doing if you're allowing kids at your reception? Please be gentle . . .

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  • JaKLyn
    Master November 2015
    JaKLyn ·
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    We're making little coloring books for the younger kids and will have glow sticks available for everyone (will be using them when we exit anyways). Plus kids seem to love the photobooth at every wedding we've gone too

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  • Fran
    Devoted September 2014
    Fran ·
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    I am giving the kids gift bags with a bunch of stuff. glasses, bubbles, cars etc. But I'm sure they will be all over the place. And yes it is up to the parents to keep them entertained.

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  • A&G
    Master August 2014
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    I only had one child at my wedding. And her grandparetns had stuff to keep her occupied. If you have a basket of activities for the kids I think that's more than enough. Parents also come prepared for their kids.

    And, as someone else mentioned, once the music gets going they are out on the dance floor anyways.

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  • Kianna
    Expert September 2014
    Kianna ·
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    Since our drinkware are the "favors" as well, I bought all 25 kids(ages 2-10) a plastic drinkware with a lid they get to keep. I will fill them with a coloring page or 2 and a couple crayons and probably some candy and stuff.

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