5 Tips to help keep kids safe at your wedding
5 Tips to help keep kids safe at your wedding
Most children are excited to attend weddings and be involved in the special day. However, the day of the wedding can be long and cause some kids to lose interest. When kids are bored they can cause trouble and get hurt. That is the last situation you want to deal with on your big day.
Wedding venues can be dangerous places for kids because many of them include lit candles and expensive décor and furniture. Or, if your wedding is held outdoors, it may be near a swimming pool or busy streets. All of the above situations can become hazardous for children without the necessary precautions.
5 tips to help keep kids at weddings safe and entertained
- InvolvementChildren often love to be helpful and feel included. A fun way to involve them is to create a disposable camera scavenger hunt with photos you would like them to capture your wedding. Not only will this activity keep children busy, you get to experience your wedding through the eyes of a child.
- DancingConsult with your band or DJ to play kid-friendly songs to provide hours of dancing fun. Two popular wedding songs kids like are the Hokey Pokey and The Chicken Dance.
- Kid appropriate favor bagsKids love goody bags. These can be packed with coloring/activity books with washable markers and crayons, Legos, puzzles and wedding games for kids. You can even provide a space where kids can play quietly together with the contents of their goody bags.
- Supervised kids cornerHire a caregiver or someone you trust to babysit the kids. You can make this a fun atmosphere where they can host a tea party, decorate cupcakes, participate in crafts or watch a movie. You can also make this corner in easy viewing distance to parents.
- Photo booth with propsMost kids love to pretend dress up and take photos. From feather boas to silly glasses and hats, this activity is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike