{"id":3060,"date":"2021-06-25T13:37:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T13:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/?p=3060"},"modified":"2024-07-31T00:16:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T00:16:48","slug":"children-at-weddings-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/uncategorized\/children-at-weddings-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Children at Weddings: Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-1056-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-1056-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-1056-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-1056-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-1056-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-1056-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-1056-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiemercurio.com\/\"><b>Jamie Mercurio Photography<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Inviting the kiddos. Yes or no?\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to finalizing the <a href=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/budgeting-for-wedding\/tips-making-wedding-guest-list\/\"><b>guest-list,<\/b><\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there are two options. Invite the kiddos,\u00a0 or don\u2019t&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One couple coos over\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and envisions flower girls tossing petals down the aisle and tearing up the dance floor with a toddler. Another couple thinks about cranky toddlers staying up past their bedtime or their parents needing to leave early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither couple is in the wrong: there are <strong>pros<\/strong> and <strong>cons<\/strong> to including children in your wedding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/about\/\"><b>We\u2019re<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not here to tell you whether or not you should include children in your wedding. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here to dish out the pros and cons of including children on your wedding day, and provide expert advice on how to keep the children entertained without losing sight of your special day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3066 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-327-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-327-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-327-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-327-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-327-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-327-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-327-1-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiemercurio.com\/\"><b>Jamie Mercurio Photography<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children make for adorable, cost-free flower girls and ring bearers. Depending on the formality of your wedding, older children can act as ushers, manage the guest book, or even circulate appetizers at the reception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Involving children in the ceremony this way allows their parents to sit back and enjoy, plus well\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dressed little ones make for memorable photographs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3069 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tuxboys-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"710\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tuxboys-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tuxboys-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/tuxboys.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s plenty of cute and comfortable wedding outfits for parents to choose from: formal baby suits, whimsical toddler dresses, tiny bow ties, the list goes on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what\u2019s better than stealing a good luck kiss from the ring-bearer or a squeeze from the flower girl to ward off any pre-ceremony jitters?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3065 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-330-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-330-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-330-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-330-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-330-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-330-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-330-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiemercurio.com\/\"><b>Jamie Mercurio Photography<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that children add life to the day. The little ones will be the first to hit the dance floor, and request a second slice of cake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be more inclined to include family fun activities in your reception, like corn hole or a photo booth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3072 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-341-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-341-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-341-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-341-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-341-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-341-2-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-341-2-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiemercurio.com\/\"><b>Jamie Mercurio Photography<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Cons\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what, kids will be kids, and there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. But there\u2019s also nothing wrong with avoiding meltdowns in the middle of the vows and tired temper tantrums, by just not\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including children in the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, if your guest list is already larger than expected, inviting children can oftentimes double that number.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll have to consider the space limitations of your venue if you\u2019re planning on having a smaller ceremony and including children: you\u2019ll need space for kids-tables, kids-meals, and space for kids to be kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3073 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-180x270.jpeg 180w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-622-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiemercurio.com\/\"><b>Jamie Mercurio Photography<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re including children in the wedding:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Order children\u2019s meals:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to ordering the food, you\u2019ll want to consider adding child-friendly meals to the order. Luckily, children\u2019s meals are often less expensive and still tasty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Create children\u2019s-tables:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could even space children aged 7 to 14 at a separate table than those under 7 years old. Even if childcare is provided, children under 7 years old aren\u2019t likely to sit still if parents are within eyesight and earshot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Decorate the children&#8217;s-table:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s an endless list of creative ways to decorate the kids table. Make it fun for the children by decorating the centerpiece of the children&#8217;s- table with quiet games, like tic-tac-toe or crossword puzzles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3075 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-735-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-735-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-735-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-735-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-735-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-735-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/purpleorchidevents.biz\/stage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0812_jamiemercuriophoto_kimeric2017-735-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamiemercurio.com\/\"><b>Jamie Mercurio Photography<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get the children busy:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goody bags filled with pieces of mini puzzles, crayons, chalk, coloring books, or bubble-blowing sets are a great way to keep the little ones busy during the reception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you\u2019re going adult-only:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tell your guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be straightforward with your guests about having an adult-only wedding. Avoid adding the words, \u201cand family\u201d on the invitation and your guests will understand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book babysitters:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend that parents look into babysitter services far in advance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sittercity.com\/?utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=National%20-%20Brand%20-%20Search%20-%20GL19&amp;utm_content=Responsive%20v2&amp;utm_term=sittercity&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw_dWGBhDAARIsAMcYuJxUNg3D6a8R7EkvFtddpQdL60uF6LXLLeX7zNCtOr0PV2xDuJR6j6QaAsR8EALw_wcB\">SitterCity<\/a> <\/strong> is a great resource for finding local options for in-home, part-time, full-time, daytime, and overnight sitters. You\u2019ll be able to browse babysitters profiles, ratings, and reviews from other families and secure messaging, background checks, and interviews to find the best match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/\"><b>Care.com<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is another child-care service which allows you to secure a babysitter fast. If you\u2019re striking out with finding local babysitters for an upcoming wedding, Care.com is a great option to connect with a breath of qualified caregivers in your location and price range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last but not least, do not feel ashamed for not including children on your wedding day: it is after all, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> day.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jamie Mercurio Photography Inviting the kiddos. 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