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Which is better for kids?

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    VirginiaMarie    January 2011   Austin, TX

    Putting my kid-goodie bags together and I'm wondering which idea is better (in terms of more fun, and less irritating for me):

     

    1.  A "Can you find...?" checklist of things like, the bride and groom, the cake, a guest wearing red shoes....   Once they're done, they'll get a special prize.  (a glow stick!)

     

    2. I could hide a small box somewhere in the ballroom with a small "gift" for each child in it.  And just send the kids on a random treasure hunt.    ((could this get as chaotic as I think?))   I kinda want to play though!  Sounds like fun....

     

    **We have 6 kids ages 3-8

     
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    Bamboo    June 2010   Midwest

    I would not steer them towards you or your cake! Everytime I see a kid near cake that index finger flies out and they are on a mission to taste. I would be hesitant to have a box they can just take from because what if someone takes more than theirs and another is left out...but I do like the ideas!

     
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    PinkBubbleGum    September 2011  

    I think a treasure hunt is a lot more fun and more engaging, but there is a slight risk of mayhem. Also, the younger children may not be able to read well. Have you included some coloring pages and other activity pages?

     
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    Ember78    December 15, 2012  

    The treasure hunt idea is the much better of the two. But I would prefer putting together a bag or box and placing it at their dinner table.

     
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    Scottielass    July 3, 2011   Westerville, OH

    Ah, I am faced with the same issue.  My solution...our venue has a playgound, but it's on the opposite side from the ceremony/reception :).  We'll probably do some coloring pages and a cupcake decorating table (parent supervised of course). 

     
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    charmedlife357    June 3, 2012   Noblesville, In

    A "can you find" checklist probably wont be much fun for the kids ages 3-5 because kids that age typically can not read or can not read very well so they would have a hard time knowing what to look for. On the other hand, searching for a prize would defenetly get chaotic. Although both things sound like fun,  I would go back to the drawing board, unless you want your wedding to turn into a kids bday party.

     

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