Wedding planning when you have children around is never easy. And if they’re not yet school age, just getting to some of your appointments is a challenge. Of course, any ready-made family usually demands a different approach to these o
ccasions anyway. So why not make this a family wedding? Here are just a few ways you can involve your children of all ages in your wedding ceremony and reception:
Venue
The Registry office on the main road into town probably isn’t your best option when there are small children running around. Instead, pick a venue where the kids can run around a bit more safely. A beautiful estate or stately home like Clevedon Hall usually has sizeable rooms and grounds that could be perfect for family weddings. Make sure you can order child meals and drinks and that the toilet facilities are family friendly.
Outfits
If you’re wearing a wedding gown, you’ve got next to no chance of keeping hold of them or chasing after them. Pick someone from your wedding party to be on childcare duty for the day. Alternatively, consider an outfit that allows you to play games and hold your children. You can still be glamorous and beautiful. Slightly older children might enjoy being bridesmaids. Usually, dresses need to be made for little ones, and Page boy outfits can be hard to come by. Remember – they might grow between the fitting and the wedding!
Jobs On The Day
Older boys are often selected to be Dad’s best man, and daughters like to be flower girls and bridesmaids. There are plenty of different jobs for the kids to get involved with. Little performers might love the idea of singing a song or starting the dancing off. Perhaps there could be a poetry reading or even a speech? Ask your kids what they would like to do to celebrate the family coming together. Of course, you might be nervous enough already. Make sure you’re not feeling nervous for the kids as well.
Official Roles In The Hands Of Your Kids?
DIY weddings are perfect for families. Everything can be covered by someone when you have lots of loved ones around you. You’ll need a photographer or videographer, a cake baker, a menu writer, and even a centrepiece maker. Children are often delighted to be asked to take on important roles for such a big event. Even if the results aren’t as professional as when you pay big bucks, you’ll love knowing that everyone was involved.
2 Families Become 1
When there are kids from both sides coming together, it can be nice to include them as part of the wedding proceedings. After all, they’re joining as siblings, and that is quite a commitment to make on their part! Maybe they can make promises to each other, just as you’ll make vows with your new spouse? They might even be offered a few gifts for their big day, just like you!
Weddings often include children, but not in a big way. If the children at your wedding are yours, why not make it their day too? How would you involve all of your kids if you were getting married soon?
