For many couples this is a major question when it comes to planning the guest list and creating the wording for the invitations. To do or not to do? Some of your guests will not want to bring their kids to the celebration. They may want to have a night out without the kids, while others will desire to bring their children. The mindset is sometimes that their children will not disrupt the environment but will instead add to a festive atmosphere. No matter where you stand on the issue, there are a couple of things to keep in mind when making a decision.
1. Determine if there are some children you want to invite.
Some couples tend to feel like it is all or nothing when it comes to deciding to invite kids to a wedding. The truth is, it is your event and you can invite who you want to. There may be some special little family members that you want to attend such as your own children, family members, or children of your close friends. That is perfectly fine!
2. Consider seating them together.
If you decide to invite children or to extend invites to a limited number of children, consider having families with children sit together. It is an easy way to isolate any potential kid chaos and create instant playmates. If you would like you could also hire a chaperone so that the adults can enjoy themselves for a little while kid free.
3. Can you offer a kiddie meal?
Check with your caterer to see if you can offer a special meal for kids. This may also help to cut costs and generally kids will be more cooperative at meal time if you are serving something they enjoy like pizza or chicken nuggets.
4. How will you keep them entertained?
Think about activities that will keep their attention. You may want to book an additional room and hire a babysitter. Fill the room with DVDs, games, and snacks and let the children party the night away!
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