"Kids, please be our guests"

Often times weddings are geared to entertain the older majority, such as friends, parents, aunts & uncles. But let's not forget that the younger minority are our guests, too. I'm not saying you gotta go and book a clown for your wedding, but put a little thought into planning some activities for the youngins. It could be something as simple as putting an activity workbook together to occupy their attention while waiting for dinner service or even hire a sitter to look after the little ones. Workbooks can be ordered online, or for the craftier brides, they can be made to be a little activity book based on the couple's love story.

Another good idea for kids is having a little area where they can run around, a "kid zone". Kids tend to gravitate to one another anyway, so why not have them hang out in their own little area. This "kid zone" wouldn't have to be really big, kids will naturally want to run around anyway, but this area could serve as their home base. And it doesn't have to be filled with toys either. The great thing about kids is that even at a young age they are pretty resourceful. Maybe have a box of props so kids can play dress up, or even without toys, kids will make up games all on their own.

So, don't forget the little ones when you're planning your next event, whether it's a wedding or a company get-together. When the little ones are happy, so are the older ones (us parents, of course).

 Wedding Day Coloring and Activity Book, photo courtesy of David's Bridal

Custom-made activity book made by the bride herself, check out her blog for more pictures of her activity book