"Never Forget to Consider the Kids ♩/ Creative Ideas for Entertaining Children at Weddings ♡"
2016.03.01 published
Wedding Guests Aren't Just Adults! ♡
Weddings Can Also Include "Children"* However, children tend to get bored in the same place for a long time… The average duration of a wedding reception is around 2 to 2.5 hours. If children get bored or start crying during that time, their parents might feel compelled to step outside and miss out on enjoying the reception.
Even with babies and children, we want our important guests to enjoy the entire wedding! And since they are joining us, we hope not only adults but also children will smile at the wedding! ♡
\ Don’t Forget to Consider the Kids ♩/ Let's Offer Hospitality that Makes Children Happy!♡
Brides who pay attention to the needs of children receive good feedback from their guests◎ Here are some ideas for "hospitality for kids" that will keep little ones engaged and enjoying the time and space of the wedding♡
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Table Decor Edition ① Menu Cards
Let’s prepare table decor items that differ from those for adults* This is a "menu card" with popcorn♩ A menu card filled with snacks is sure to delight children♡
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Table Decor Edition ② Pinwheels
Put pinwheels on the tables♩ Babies are particularly interested in moving things* When a baby sees a spinning pinwheel, they will wonder, "What is that?"♡ It’s an item that will please parents taking care of their babies as well♩
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Table Decor Edition ③ Mustache Straws
Straws are essential for children's glasses* However, ordinary straws are boring!♡ With mustached straws, children can look adorable with a mustache like photo props♡ The adults around them won’t stop saying, "So cute! ♩"
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Table Decor Edition ④ Gift Boxes
If you're preparing candies or toys for the children's seats, place them in a "box"♩ Children love the exciting and fun moment of opening a box♡ Let’s find stylish boxes that match the tables♩
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Toys Edition ① Coloring Pages
Coloring pages are easy to prepare and can be played with at the table* Watching children concentrate on coloring is incredibly cute♡ Colorful colors fit perfectly with the festive wedding atmosphere♩
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Toys Edition ② Bubbles
Kids love bubbles♩ Bubbles can be used for bubble showers after the ceremony, and during garden weddings, children can play with them for a long time, ensuring their enjoyment♡ Bubbles make for vibrant photos, and seeing children captivated by bubbles is absolutely adorable♡
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Toys Edition ③ LEGO Blocks
This nostalgic toy, "LEGO blocks," makes adults want to play along too♩ Just having LEGO blocks around looks stylish, and children will surely enjoy playing with them too♡
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Toys Edition ④ Instant Cameras
Set up instant cameras and let the kids take pictures♩ Children are thrilled to freely take pictures with the same cameras adults use♡ Even if they accidentally drop them, it’s safer with instant cameras♩ It will be fun to see the photos from a child's perspective!
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Toys Edition ⑤ Glow Bracelets
The reception might feature lighting that gets dimmed during performances* This is when "glow bracelets" will delight the kids♩ Children love shiny things!♡ Glow bracelets can easily be obtained from 100 yen shops, making them a convenient item to prepare ♡
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Treats Edition ① Candy Pots
The trending "candy pots" can be easily DIY-ed with 100 yen items♩ If you fill candy pots with sweets and place them at the children's seats, the kids will definitely be delighted♡
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Treats Edition ② Candy Buffets
Prepare plenty of the children's favorite candies for a buffet-style candy selection♩ Being able to "fill it as much as you like" is sure to excite the kids, ensuring their enjoyment♡
Ideas for Child-Friendly Hospitality at Weddings: Treats Edition ③ Candy Floral Arrangements
At first glance, they may look like colorful flowers, but in fact, they are "candies"♩ Kids will surely be excited to see so many candies combined together♡
Although drawing can get them in trouble at home… In the kids' space, it's more than fine! ♡ Lay out large sheets of paper on the table for drawing♩ Adults will find themselves smiling at the drawings that appear on the table*
Offering Hospitality to Children with "Kid-Specific" Items ♡
While the wedding is mainly for adults, having "kid-specific" treats and toys will surely make children very happy♩ By considering children, their parents will feel more comfortable participating in the wedding as well*