How to Include Kids in Your Wedding

There's no guest more special than a bride or groom’s child. There are endless ways to include your children or guests’ children within wedding preparations and during the actual ceremony. Depending on the age of the child there are several roles they can play. Here are a few creative ways to include children in your special day.

Before the ceremony, there is a lot of preparation to be done for the big day. Including your children in the planning is an excellent approach to keep them engaged. They will enjoy informing your visitors that they assisted you in selecting specific decorations or even the flavor of the cake. 

Ideas for wedding preparation

DIY Party Favors

Party favors are an excellent way for children to participate while completing your wedding checklist. Whether it’s putting a sticker on an envelope or tying a knot to decorate the candle party favor children can be included in this process.

Cake and Food Tasting

Who doesn’t love cake as their meal? Children will love this activity with you, and it will make them feel special and that their opinion matters to you.

During the Ceremony

Flower Girl/Ring Bearer

This a way to include not only your children but your guests’ children. A flower girl/ring bearer is a lovely way to begin the ceremony. The guests will love to see the children dressed up in their outfits. This is an excellent assignment for children of all ages, and they will enjoy accomplishing an essential duty and feeling a sense of purpose as part of the unique occasion.

Wedding Vows

Mentioning children and special moments in wedding vows is a unique way to integrate those precious ones into the wedding ceremony. As this day is about family commitment, the youngsters will feel special and included.

While the wedding vows are being exchanged, you might invite your children to stand behind you to acknowledge the commitment.

Reception

Incorporating family friendly music within your wedding will get everyone of all ages up and dancing. This is a great time to celebrate the new couple as a whole family. This is a great time for children to let loose on the dance floor.

Incorporating a Pet

Who wouldn't want to incorporate their furry friend in their wedding? A child would love the opportunity to walk your family pet down the aisle. Make sure the child is extremely comfortable with the pet before walking down the aisle. Dogs can become excited and be a little bit difficult to manage, but with practice and preparation, your dog and child can be the talk of the day.