{"id":28696,"date":"2015-06-14T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-06-14T09:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=28696"},"modified":"2015-11-12T14:42:44","modified_gmt":"2015-11-12T14:42:44","slug":"dare-different-make-wedding-child-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/dare-different-make-wedding-child-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Dare to be Different&#8230;Child-Friendly Wedding Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many grown-ups put in place a guest baby-ban ahead of their big day. But deciding whether to completely avoid inviting children can be a really tough decision.<\/p>\n<p>Kids can be a terror to keep occupied throughout your celebrations but if you have lots of little relatives of course your wedding would not be the same without them present.<\/p>\n<p>Dare to be different and introduce these child-friendly wedding ideas. Your mini-guests will be entertained all day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/she-knows.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28705\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/she-knows.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/she-knows.jpg 600w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/she-knows-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor<\/h2>\n<p>Lawn games are a great idea for your outdoor wedding. Give your under 18 guests a flash from the past with old-school games such as croquet, the ring toss and giant jenga. \u00a0Remember the best childhood fun is made without a smartphone!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28699\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage0-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"614\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage0-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage0-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/PicMonkey-Collage0-750x375.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Happy Meal<\/h2>\n<p>Most children are really fussy eaters and will turn their nose up to your fancier meal options for the grown-ups. Ask your venue if they will cater to your needs by providing a kids menu.<\/p>\n<p>Other great ideas to wow them are organising a candy cart with a gourmet version of a happy meal for your food station reception.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28700\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/4cb035fdb0f124b5ce2beefc3a5a3b7d.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"442\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/4cb035fdb0f124b5ce2beefc3a5a3b7d.jpg 736w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/4cb035fdb0f124b5ce2beefc3a5a3b7d-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/4cb035fdb0f124b5ce2beefc3a5a3b7d-672x750.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28701\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/90-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"614\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/90-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/90-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/90-750x375.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28702\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/your-home-based-mom.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"426\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/your-home-based-mom.jpg 426w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/your-home-based-mom-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Table Manners<\/h2>\n<p>The banquet meal is usually the trickiest part of the day when it comes to children. Trying to keep them sitting at their table while food is being served can be a nightmare.<\/p>\n<p>Give them tasks such as drawing a picture for the happy couple by providing crayons and paper. Make them feel involved in your special day with a fun game of I-Spy where they can play make-believe paparazzi for the evening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28707\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/The-knot.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"390\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/The-knot.jpg 650w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/The-knot-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/The-knot-609x750.jpg 609w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0We absolutely love this cute table plan idea made of Lego!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28708\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/Vintage-Tearoom.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"442\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Vintage-Tearoom.jpg 736w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Vintage-Tearoom-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Vintage-Tearoom-659x750.jpg 659w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;\">Fun Favors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Party bags will leave your mini guests remembering how fab your special day was for weeks to come.<\/p>\n<p>There are loads of fun choices for kiddie wedding favors such as bubble gum machines, wedding bubbles, specialised candy bags and colouring books.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28703\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/60-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"614\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/60-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/60-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/60-750x375.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Kids Corner<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re a little person at a family wedding, sometimes all the excitement can exhaust you. Make sure to provide children with a chill-out area where they can have a nap or just sit and play together.<\/p>\n<p>Being a wedding guest can be tough work when you are so adorable!<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-28704\" title=\"Child-friendly wedding\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2015\/06\/10-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Child-friendly wedding\" width=\"614\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/10-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/10-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/10-750x375.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong> She Knows; Rachel Dermon; Buzzfeed; Paperblog; \u00a0Colin Cowie Weddings; Wedding People; Your Home Based Mom; \u00a0Ruffled; Mokkasin; Wedding Party App; Off Beat Bride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Many grown-ups put in place a guest baby-ban ahead of their big day. But deciding whether to completely avoid inviting children can be a really tough decision. Kids can be a terror to keep occupied throughout your celebrations but if you have lots of little relatives of course your wedding would not be the same without them present. Dare to be different and introduce these child-friendly wedding ideas. Your mini-guests will be entertained all day. 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