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Adults may think that these events are fun and exciting, but the kids may be bored.  Don’t forget about the kids!  It’s a good idea to have something small so that the kids can have things to do. 

Think about doing something along the theme of your wedding.  If there is a “princess” look to your wedding, then have coloring books from Cinderella and crayons for them to use during the reception.  You can also provide stickers for them as well or sticker books for them to play with.

Another thought might be to have a separate table where all the kids can gather to color, draw or have other projects for them to be involved with while the reception is happening.  Here’s a thought – if you have a friend who is a pre-school teacher or a young teenager who like kids, why not have them attend to the kids table.  You could also hire someone for the day to do this for you so that none of your guests are taken away from the action.

If you have your wedding and reception at a church you may want to ask if you can have the kids go to a separate room for thier own “fun time” too.

Just a few thoughts arounds kids.  It’s fun to see the videos where the little ones are dancing and having fun, but why not provide other activities for them as well.  You can do it cheaply too.  Find little gift bags at the 99 cent store add a small 8 piece crayon set for .79 a few stickers & then get just plain drawing paper for the kids to draw on – total cost less than $2 for each child.  It works, they are happy & you should see the cute notes that the bride and groom get from the kids.

Make them feel special and a part of the whole experience.  Kids can have fun and be GREAT at your event, you just need to plan for them in advance.

Happy Planning

When you are finally at your day, how much time have you alotted for things?  Your set-up and teardown, have you done a “dry run” to see how much time things take to complete?

Recently I was at a beach wedding, there was a canopy that needed to be placed & all the chairs needed to be set.  The time of an hour to an hour and a 1/2 was given for the set-up.  Do I have to tell you that taking things through the sand to the beach & the set-up took alot longer than expected.  The set-up took well over and hour, with positioning things, hanging curtains, placing chairs, tables & the decorations. 

Not to mention that when that was done the bride along with the mother & father of the bride had to leave to go to a nearby hotel & get ready.  When they arrived the photographer & make-up person where there waiting patiently for them.  Father & mother of the bride proceeded to get ready while the bride got her make-up done & then took several pictures. 

Needless to say the ceremony went off about an hour later than expected.  But you could say things happened for a reason, because the photos where absolutely stunning.  The sunset was magnificient. 

This time issue though put the wedding party & guests late for dinner at a private restraurant as well.

That being said, time management is very important to your overall day.  If you have a wedding coordinator, then he or she should be involved in every aspect of what you want and expect.  Be sure to discuss with them how and where you would like items placed both for the ceremony & reception.  They can be a BIG help for a BIG hinderance.  The more you are able to communicate your desires the better you will feel about everything. 

Time Management is a HUGE issue.  Everyone should know what is expected so that you (the bride) feel comfortable that everything will be completed when and how you requested.  When it comes to the details, time plays a big factor in getting things done.  You do not want your guests arriving with only 1/2 a room finished or no flowers on the alter. 

Make sure that time is made a priority when you are planning.

Happy planning.