How to Include Children in Your Wedding Day Activities

Weddings are wonderful occasions and are a delightful blend of romance and culminate into something unforgettable. If friends and family with kids are invited to the wedding, it makes sense to try to include children as this would be an additional attraction for the guests. Kids add charm and even more beauty to your event. Here’s how you can engage kids in a creative way in your wedding activities.

1. Assign Them Certain Tasks

To ensure children feel appreciated, include them in wedding tasks that really matter. Usual roles like flower girls and ring bearers never go out of style, but with some creativity there are so many more to explore. They can also enjoy being junior bridesmaids or junior groomsmen. They may assist seat guests as ushers. Children who enjoy singing or dancing may play a role in an entertainment item during the wedding.

2. Allow Them to Traverse the Aisle  

Children relish taking part in important events, and for many of them, walking down the aisle is the most thrilling thing. Whether they serve as a “flower girl” scattering petals, carry signs like “Here Comes the Bride,” or even walk a pet which will be adorned with the rings, this would be a very special day in their lives as well as for the guests.  

3. Have a Vow Exchange that is Kid-Friendly  

If any one of you have kids, incorporating them into the vow exchange activates a beautiful and touching gesture that captures the essence of family togetherness. You may prepare special vows for them, perhaps as a grateful gesture present them a bracelet or necklace, or let them say few words during the ceremony.  

4. Create a Children’s Activity Station  

Weddings are usually very lengthy occasions which could get quite dull, especially to younger children. To ensure that they remain occupied, set up a special area with age-appropriate softer toys, coloring books and crayons, puzzles, craft supplies, or even games tailored around weddings. These activities will help aid in eliminating boredom. A dedicated babysitter or relative can help monitor the children so that parents can relax and celebrate without concern.

5. Allow Them to Join the Wedding Party for the Entrance March 

During the reception, allow children to enjoy as part of the wedding party entrance. They can have their own fun entrances by dancing, being pulled in a wagon, or having some funny introduction that can be tailored to their personal experiences. 

6. Invite Them to Help Out ‘Cutting’ the Cake

The cake-cutting ceremony is an essential and one of the most anticipated celebratory moments at a wedding. Let the children participate in this event by giving them an additional small cake to cut with you. This hands-on experience will delight the children as it would actively engage them in the merrymaking. 

7. Allow Them to Command the Dance Floor  

Children tend to enjoy dancing so how about capturing their attention by giving them a special dance in their honor? From a group performance to a solo show, granting the children the freedom to command the dance floor will surely energize and entertain the wedding celebration.

8. Offer Fun Favors For Kids

As a gesture of appreciation, wedding favors are very important, but having a separate set for children will surely make them feel special. You can gift them a special toy, a customized activity book, or even some candy to take home.