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I'm not doing a kids table per se, as they'll be sitting with their parents, but we are providing gable boxes for each child filled with activities for them to do.
That's a good idea also. Thanks! What are you putting in the box? Just crayons, puzzles, etc?
Crayons and paper. I've been keeping my eye on the clearance rack at Michaels' and others and have found stickers and other stuff they can make. It's really just a random assortment of stuff to keep them occupied for even a little while.
I'm seriously considering doing little goody bags for the kids too. I'm thinking of giving them a small pack of crackers or gummi bears, a wedding activity colouring book with some crayons and maybe something extra....
We're going to have a kids table with crayons and activity books. We're also going to have a separate bouquet toss for the kids where we throw toys (one for each kid). We'll be hitting up Oriental Trading Company for those...they have these little rubber ducks that are just adorable!
Go do the oriental trading company, very well priced for items kids just destroy anyway.
We're doing our reception in an airplane hanger, so I'm going to get the 300 foam airplanes. (and a few other activities for the kids)
I LOVEEEE the idea of the toss for kids! What a great thought! I love the idea of a snack also!:)
Peaches that's a great idea also!
I love all these suggestions from my weddingbee ladies! :) Thanks!
The idea of the "toss" is cute but beware of little tots getting out of hand, as a former preschool teacher, I can see that going terribly wrong.
In addition, a girlfriend of mine had her wedding recently and was really concerned about the 16 young children that would be. Just like you, she was looking for ways to thwart the mayhem! She made a "kiddie corner" that was stocked with crayons, small toys, little treats, and more... It was SUPER adorable. Yet, a huge unseen problem occured: All the added stimuli made the kids CRAZY. The worse part was, they were all together (aka: like a rat pack, feeding off eachother's energy and craziness!) Thr bride was so bummed, because she thought her kid-friendly plan would have the opposite effect and keep them occupied. Instead, she fed right into them! And the parents felt like "well my kid has a place to play and they're with all thsoe other kids, so I'm gonna go party and not watch them" Making it much worse in the end!!! After witnessing that, I realized that kids are best off seated with their parents (who should be responsible for keeping them in line). I think you need a way to thwart dance-floor blockage (maybe with a cute sign? or shout from the DJ?) without giving them an entire desingated area. It will get trashed. So sorry to be the bearer of bad news! Perhaps if they're older (8-12), they would be able to handle themselves better at the kid area.
We're having a few children at our wedding, only the ones in the wedding party, and they're old enough (8-12) to have their own table with activities (need to find age appropriate ones). I'll also be providing each of them with a disposable camera, who knows they may get some of the best pictures of the wedding =)
We're having a few children at our wedding, only the ones in the wedding party, and they're old enough (8-12) to have their own table with activities (need to find age appropriate ones). I'll also be providing each of them with a disposable camera, who knows they may get some of the best pictures of the wedding =)
Virginia... That's actually very useful advice. I think the idea of a fun sign is smart... Back to the drawing board :)
ooohh I actually love the kids corner idea....I am going to be having a babysitter there to help watch the kids bc we know the parents are going to have fun....it's only going to be like 3 young kids and one is my daughter so I want to make sure she's being taken care of at all times so I am hiring my cousin who is a teenager to babysit.
We are having a kids' table. I just went to the Dollar Tree this week to find little things for them to do. I picked up a bunch of coloring/activity books, crayons, some children's books to read, and some arts and crafts type stuff (little foam crowns they can decorate with foam sticker shapes to make themselves princes and princesses, since we are having a fairytale theme). They also had some little puzzles and sticker sets. I bought my flowergirl a wedding Barbie set from Ebay (I think she is the only girl, actually) and the ring bearer boys also got some little matchbox cars. I pretty much looked for "quiet time" types of activities, so no balls, kites, or anything that makes noise.
We are only having about five children though and they are all well behaved with parents who keep good control of them. I would consider hiring a babysitter if you know some of your guests don't keep proper control over their kids.
I found an idea in a magazine recently. Giving each of the children a disposable camera and a "i spy" card will keep them amused for awhile. "I spy" meaning, "I spy grandma and grandpa" or "I spy a kiss" then the kids can take the picture. I haven't tried it yet, although I'm sure some very interesting pics will evolve!
We were going to have a kids playroom in one of the side rooms at our venue with games and a tv/dvd player with movies. But now that the RSVP cards are coming in most of our guests with kids aren't bringing them. So it looks like now it will only be the 2 flowergirls (nieces of FI). I'm glad that I didnt' go through all the stress and trouble of planning activities for them or spend the money.
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So my FH and I want our nieces and nephews and other kids to be at the wedding, but here's the thing. My brother just got married in November and no one danced at the wedding because all the kids just played around on the dance floor. So we thought it would be a good idea to have a kids table to keep them occupied with things to do.
Has anyone done this? Tips, pros, cons?! Any input is appreciated!