Perfect Preparation: A Comprehensive Guide to Hospitality Items for Young Guests!

Let's Make the Wedding Fun for Young Guests ♡

For small children, the two and a half hours of a wedding can be quite a long time.

It's quite rare for a child to sit still and quietly for such a long period.

However, the wedding day is a very important occasion for the bride and groom, happening only once in a lifetime.

While it's understandable that small children might cry or make noise, it's definitely hoped that they can stay as quiet as possible to avoid disrupting the atmosphere or the progress of the reception.

To achieve this, it's important to prepare things that will keep young guests entertained and engaged ♡

Here are some "hospitality items for kids" that the bride and groom may want to prepare when they have small children as guests.＊

Hospitality List for Young Guests ① Invitations

It's very important for children to feel that "this is the wedding day! A special and important day!" in advance.

Just like the adults, send out invitations to make them look forward to the wedding day.＊

You can include the invitation in the envelope to the child's parents, and just ensure that it is counted as one person and include a stamp for mailing. Either way is fine ♡

Hospitality List for Young Guests ② Place Cards

On the wedding day, it's good to have place cards designed specifically for children ◎

Even if some may not be able to read their names in kanji, they can find their names in Hiragana and be excited to say, "This is my seat!" ＊

Hospitality List for Young Guests ③ Toys

Prepare toys on the table that they can play with during the reception.

Picture books that can be gifted directly should please not only the child but also their parents.＊

Blocks and building blocks are great since they can be played with for a long time. ♩

A magnetic board that allows for repeated drawing is also wonderful as it prevents mess on the table.

Hospitality List for Young Guests ④ Coloring Pages

Preparing coloring books with colored pencils or crayons can surely make them happy too! ♡

Hospitality List for Young Guests ⑤ Baby Beds & Chairs

While not meant for play, if there are small children as guests, consult with the venue to prepare dedicated chairs or beds.＊

Having stuffed animals or blankets on the bed can provide comfort, making it easier for babies to sleep. ♡

If you're concerned about the size of the chairs, it's also important to adjust with cushions as needed.

Hospitality List for Young Guests ⑥ Snacks

It's also a good idea to prepare special snacks for the children.

Having snacks can often help calm them down. Gentle options like Biscuits or Egg Boro are recommended for babies.

Hospitality List for Young Guests ⑦ Instant Cameras

Consider using "disposable cameras" for the kids to take pictures.

Let the children have fun during the reception being photographers. ♩

Hospitality List for Young Guests ⑧ Kids Space

Preparing a place for children to play if they can't sit still is also thoughtful.

It can be either in or out of the reception venue, but creating it inside means parents can soothe their children while enjoying the reception, which is nice. ＊

Hospitality List for Young Guests ⑨ Kids’ Participation

To get the kids focused on the reception, making it their "own event" works best.

Calling young guests during the wedding cake's first bite for a special "Kids’ Bite" can be a good idea. ♡

They will certainly feel that weddings are fun! ♩

Hospitality List for Young Guests ⑩ Return Gift Bags

It’s nice to prepare special return gift bags for them to take home when leaving.

Regular paper bags might be too big for them to handle, so prepare smaller ones for them to carry their snacks or toys back home. ♡

Thorough Preparation for Young Guests ＊＊

Having children attend a wedding means both the bride and groom and the child's parents may have lots of worries about whether they can manage the long time comfortably.

Children don’t always behave as expected, but if you prepare lots of fun items for them, I'm sure they will enjoy and be happy.

Their parents will also surely appreciate, saying, "Thank you for taking care of our child!"

Let’s hope to prepare as much as possible so that even small children can enjoy the wedding day at ease, alleviating the bride and groom's worries during the reception by knowing “Are the kids okay??”

It would be wonderful to welcome the day with all this preparation ♡