Inviting children to a wedding should be a personal choice for the bride and groom. Children are often unpredictable and one can not expect them to behave perfectly. Think of how you might feel as you're reciting your vows with a baby, or three, crying in the background.

I see at the more formal wedding the bride and groom are often opting out of inviting children.

However at the more relaxed family type garden wedding children are plentiful.

Adults keep themselves occupied by catching up with family members, friends and having great conversations throughout the long day of the wedding. Children obviously need a different form of entertainment.

So why not provide them with a separate kids table scattered with toys, crayons, colouring in books and craft projects.

Give the girls some wings and fairy wands and the boys some swords and pirate hats.

Organize a tepee or a bouncy castle and if this is a budget-stretch too far, hire a professional from a child minding agency and they often will bring wonderful toys with them.

Spark the imagination of the children you do invite and ensure everyone enjoys the celebration!

Cathrin D'Entremont - Cathrin D'Entremont Weddings (Australia)

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