5 Tips for Including Children in a Wedding
If you have even a passing interest in the topic of weddings,
then you should take a look at the following information. This
enlightening article presents some of the latest news on the
subject of weddings.
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.
If you find yourself confused by what you've read to this point,
don't despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time
you finish.
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.
If you've picked some pointers about weddings that you can put
into action, then by all means, do so. You won't really be able
to gain any benefits from your new knowledge if you don't use it.