Ideas For Making Your Wedding Fun For All Ages

A lot of weddings are multi-generational celebrations which are fun for the whole family. There are a couple of things you can do to ensure your wedding is good for your whole family. Learn how to design a wedding that will be a delight for your guests of all ages.

First of all, you need to look for family friendly wedding reception venues. A reception location that allows children room to run is vital. You will want to steer clear of formal venues which are full of antiques or valuables. Forget about the five star hotel ballroom, and look at venues like country inns, vineyards, or tented estates. Wedding reception venues that have outdoor space are ideal, as they will give your youngest guests plenty of room to run around without running into anyone.

Here’s an important hint: plan a family friendly menu that will please everyone. Will your five year old cousins want to eat foie gras and caviar? It’s not too likely! It is a safe bet that the children will enjoy dishes like mac and cheese shooters or barbeque, though – and so will your grown up guests. Well-prepared classic foods will be a better option than anything too formal or unfamiliar. It’s a good idea to order a classic wedding cake that is not too fancy. Opt for a crowd pleasing cake flavor like sponge cake rather than something exotic that the children will not enjoy. Cupcakes are a popular alternative to a formal cake for casual receptions.

Stay away from evening weddings when trying to make them appropriate for guests of all ages. Late morning or the first part of the afternoon is the ideal time to start your wedding. This way the kids will be able to come to the party after the ceremony. Your reception will wind down in the early evening, which can be nice if you are leaving for your honeymoon the next morning. A post-reception gathering at a club or bar will keep the party going all night long, if you are so inclined. The parents of your young relations will appreciate that the night doesn’t go too late (and so will your elderly guests); anyone who wants to keep the party going can head to a nearby nightclub for a post-reception party. It’s a win-win situation.

Since lengthy dinners can be hard for kids to endure, provide some fun activities for them. If you opt to have a children’s table, use white paper for the tablecloth and provide crayons and markers. Waiting for their meal will be easier when they have some entertainment. Some couples go even further and create whole gift bags for their young guests. Fill them with activities like stickers, tiny puzzles, and other quiet things to do. Be thoughtful about who you seat at the kid’s table. It is no picnic to have surprise table chaperone duties foisted on you, so don’t just put a couple of teens at the kid’s table and expect them to jump in as babysitters. It is not fair to expect the young adults at your wedding to be babysitters unless you have arranged for it in advance!

It is great fun to plan a wedding that includes your whole family. It is wonderful to be able to celebrate your marriage with your friends and family of all ages. When you plan your wedding wisely, it will be a great event for young and old alike.