Perfectly Prepared: A Comprehensive Guide to Items that Delight Young Guests at Weddings

2017.08.24 published

Let's Treat Our Little Guests*

Many brides must be excited to have their friends' and relatives' "children" attend their wedding!*

Little child guests will surely be attending their very first wedding. They will be thrilled and nervous to see the beautiful bride, the cool groom, and all the well-dressed adults in the glamorous wedding venue!♡

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To make sure these little guests enjoy the wedding, many experienced brides prepared a lot of special treats for the children.*

While children may start off having fun, they often become bored or sleepy if they have to stay in the same place for too long.

Let's prepare lots of items that cater to children's hearts and help them enjoy their time at the wedding!*

Here are some items that will make them happy♡

Items to Prepare for Child Guests ① Invitations

The first thing you want to prepare is the wedding invitation!*

Usually, wedding invitations are only sent to adults, but giving one to child guests will delight them!♡

If the design is the same as the adults, it will make them feel a bit grown-up!* Make sure to include them in the envelopes you send beforehand.♩

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Including a message for the child guests in their invitation will surely make them happy!♡

Since they may not be able to read kanji, it's best to use a mix of kanji and hiragana based on their age.♩

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Items to Prepare for Child Guests ② Place Cards

It's a great idea to make the place cards extra special for child guests!♡

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Some brides even embroidered the names of the children on bibs they would use during the ceremony to serve as place cards.*

It would be wonderful to provide place cards that suit the age of the children!♩

Items to Prepare for Child Guests ③ Kids Menu

A special menu for child guests is a must!*

If you have several child guests, be mindful that the dishes served might differ by age, so pay attention to avoid mix-ups.◎

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Including their favorite characters on the kids' menu is also a lovely idea!*

Asking in advance about their favorite characters can help as inspiration for gifts too!◎

Items to Prepare for Child Guests ④ Gifts

Many brides seem to prepare gifts as alternatives to the usual favors for child guests.*

Common items include sweets or toys that kids can play with at the reception (such as stuffed animals or drawing sets).◎

If you choose to give food as a gift, remember to ask the parents in advance about any allergies or dietary restrictions!♩

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It’s recommended to attach a letter or tag to the gifts as well.◎

A message from the bride and groom will surely become a cherished keepsake!♡

Items to Prepare for Child Guests ⑤ Instant Cameras

Handing out instant cameras to child guests and letting them snap pictures is a classic idea!*

Appointing a child as the photographer will likely make them excited to capture photos at the wedding!♩

For the children, it’s fun because they don't have to sit still, and for the bride and groom, it’s a great chance to see the wedding from a child’s perspective, which is a win-win!◎

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Items to Prepare for Child Guests ⑥ Kids Space

If you have enough space in the reception hall or welcome space, it’s also recommended to set up a kids' area!*

In some wedding venues, a balloon artist may come to the kids' space and create balloons on the spot!

This is sure to amaze and satisfy the young guests, leaving them with wonderful memories!♡

Items to Prepare for Child Guests ⑦ Kids Chairs and Cribs

Depending on the age of the child guests, providing suitable chairs can be considerate.◎

Since the sizes of chairs available can vary by wedding venue, it’s helpful to consult your planner, taking the ages of the child guests into account!*

Additionally, some wedding venues may have high-low chairs that can serve as both a seat and a crib!*

Having high-low chairs available is reassuring when you have small child guests.◎

Moreover, some venues might even provide larger baby cribs!*

Having a crib allows them to either nap or play safely, making it very convenient. Plus, with side rails, you don’t have to worry too much if you take your eyes off them for a moment! That’s a big plus!*

Let’s Make the Wedding Enjoyable for Child Guests!*

We introduced seven items that will surely delight child guests!*

Each item will be appreciated by both child guests and their parents!♡

Please prepare items that are appropriate for the children's ages so they can enjoy the wedding!♩

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