How
To Include Children in a Wedding
- by KissMeGoodnight.com
Children can make a wonderful addition to
any wedding but they also have the potential for livening up
the wedding with unexpected antics. It is important
to consider the age, maturity level and predictability of the
child before
deciding to include them in the wedding. If you wish to include
children in your wedding as either a ring bearer, a flower
girl or by assigning them a task that helps them to feel included,
take care to follow these tips to help things run as smooth
as possible and to make participating in your wedding a pleasurable
experience for the child.
One tip for including children in your wedding is to understand
that children under a certain age may not be capable of performing
a role in the wedding ceremony and that even if the child is
old enough to understand what is required of them; there are
no guarantees that they will complete their task on the wedding
day. Try to choose a ring bearer and flower girl who are over
the age of four and while the adult participants may only need
to run through their part once, allow extra time for the child
to practice their part several times. If you choose a very
young child or a child that is particularly shy you may want
to consider having their parent accompany them down the aisle
so that they are not overwhelmed on the day of the wedding.
Also, be prepared for the child to completely forget what they
are supposed to do and don’t allow their mistakes to put a
damper on your wedding day. The odds are that if the child
does not perform well, the other guests will simply laugh so
feel free to laugh along with them and enjoy the pleasure that
comes with including a child in your wedding.
Another tip for including children in your wedding is to try
to really make it an experience that the child is looking forward
to. One way to do this is to ask the child to participate in
your wedding a few weeks in advance so that the child has time
to really get excited about the idea and has a chance to tell
their friends about how they are going to be in a wedding and
wear a special outfit. Another way to get the child excited
is to take them shopping for their wedding attire instead of
choosing an outfit for them without their input. This helps
to make the child feel as though their opinions are valued
plus it lets them choose an outfit that they like and will
look forward to wearing.
Still another tip for including children in your wedding is
to have the photographer take any pictures that will
include the children early in the photography session. While it is
true that many children enjoy having their picture taking,
they may grow impatient and irritable if they have to wait
a long time to have their photos taken. Additionally, children
are not used to standing still for a long time and will probably
want to run and play which may result in rips or wrinkles in
their wedding attire.
If the parents of the child are not in the wedding party you
may want to ask one of the bridesmaids to assume responsibility
for the child before the wedding, during the wedding and during
the photography session so that the parents do not have to
stay nearby and can enjoy the wedding and the cocktail hour.
You might want to supply the bridesmaid with a small bag containing
snacks and toys that will be useful in keeping the child occupied
during times that may seem boring to them.
If you have a number of children in your family and want to
include many of them one useful tip is to give each
child a specific job. You may not be able to include all of your young
friends or relatives as ring bearers or flower girls but you
can give them each a task such as handing out wedding programs
or bags of birdseed or placing the favors on the table at the
reception. The children will feel important and you get to
include them without adding length to the ceremony.
When including children in a wedding, it is important to understand
that they may not do everything perfectly but you shouldn’t
get upset with them and should instead enjoy the fun that they
bring to the wedding with their spirit and enthusiasm. Including
children in your wedding can be a lot of fun but there are
some precautions that should be taken. Following the tips in
this article will help to ensure that the children are excited
to participate in your wedding and are well prepared to do
so.
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