Children bring liveliness to a wedding, but require a little different planning. If you properly plan from the beginning how the holiday will go with your little guests, then you will be able to truly enjoy the holiday without undue stress. And don't forget to arrange a small surprise - buy gifts for the children in time to present at the end of the ceremony or at the table. They will be happy if it is personalized or a small toy or game to play with throughout the day.

Clear communication with children's parents

When sending the invitation, add a sentence with a request to inform in time how many children will come and what their age is. Find out if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions, if a changing table is needed, and if the family needs wheelchair access.

However, if you celebrate only among adults, present it respectfully:

"We love your children very much, but this time we celebrate in the company of adults."

A week before the wedding, send a short, friendly reminder with useful information: whether the wedding venue is mostly grass or paved (so what kind of shoes), what is the expected time to park the stroller, where is the room for baby care, to disappear from the celebration for a while if necessary. Designate one contact person for everyone who can be contacted with various children's questions on the day of the event.

Age-appropriate activities

Children don't necessarily need entertainment at a wedding - it really depends on how many children will be attending and how old each one is. If you still want to provide activities, children need age- and interest-appropriate activities with the opportunity to choose.

For the little ones (0-2 years): a soft carpet, a toy box and a couple of books will suffice. Closeness with parents is important at this age, so the room should be quiet and accessible.

Age group 3-5 years: will love wedding-themed coloring pages, constructors, LEGO, bubble blowers and plasticine sets.

For children of primary school age (6-9 years old): it will be interesting to perform various tasks at the place of celebration, for example, find a guest with a purple butterfly and write down his name or find out the name of the bride's mother and father. They will also always be happy about the inflatable attractions and the animator.

Teenagers (10-14 years old): a good activity is photography tasks, for example: "Capture five smiles", "Take a photo of the couple's first dance" or "Take a photo of the host of the evening". At this age, young people also appreciate different sports - football, basketball or table tennis.

Add to the celebration with special moments in which the children are involved, such as sprinkling of petals, bubble blowing alley after the ceremony or a joint photo with posters made by children. Most children will happily dance, run after each other and be excited to stay up late. Let them be a part of their important event - they will remember it and feel a sense of belonging.

Children's meals: thoughtful, safe and delicious

Mini meatballs, chicken dishes, vegetables and mashed potatoes - dishes that are understandable, tasty and easy for children to chew. For the youngest children, it is important that the meal is warm even when everyone is waiting, for example, when a cake is being served or a photo is taken together.

Snacks are placed in a place accessible to children - on lower tables or in boxes where it is easy to take fruit, yogurt, corn sticks or small sweet snacks. That way they will be able to eat what they want and when they want.

For parents with babies, plan an additional space for strollers and a comfortable corner for feeding with chairs, a small table and the opportunity to sit in peace.

Make an informed decision

Deciding whether or not to allow children to attend your wedding is a very important one and should not be rushed. Discuss this with your partner and decide together what is the best solution for both of you and your families. Decide this before you send out the wedding invitations, as many families have multiple children which can be stressful and leaving them with babysitters or other family members may not be possible.

If you properly plan how to entertain the youngest guests and your budget allows it, children can only create positive emotions throughout the day.