Kids bring energy, cuteness, giggles and the occasional wonderfully awkward moment to any celebration — and weddings are no exception. Whatever your view on inviting children to the big day, having them there tends to create the memories everyone talks about years later. Here are 10 reasons having kids at weddings is fun. Laughter guaranteed.
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#1. Kids’ Awe-Inspiring Energy
Kids run on their own kind of battery — full of exuberance and energy, often when you least expect it. When Tanya married Mark, we don’t think she anticipated quite this much energy from her nephew.
#2. The Cuteness Factor
There’s nothing cuter than a flower girl or page boy taking their role seriously. Having kids involved in the ceremony has everyone reaching for the tissues — in the best way.
#3. With Kids, There Will Be Fun
Guaranteed. Especially when they’re part of the ceremony itself.
#4. Dance Floor Kings and Queens
No one dances for longer, or with more enthusiasm. Kids are usually first onto the dance floor — and often the very last to leave.
#5. Guests Can Bring Their Kids
Weddings can be an expensive time for parents once you factor in new outfits, presents and babysitters if the kids aren’t invited. Being able to bring the children along is a real relief for a lot of families. It also means you can give the older kids a little job to do on the day — helping mind younger cousins, minding the photo booth, or passing around the guest book.
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#6. The Best Photos
From downright adorable to genuinely hilarious, the spontaneity of kids makes for some of the best wedding photography going.
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#7. Honesty
Kids really don’t hold back when they’ve got something to say — out of the mouths of babes, as they say. This little lad has some very definite opinions about the bride and groom’s first kiss.
Or these kids.
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#8. Unpredictability
With kids around, you really can’t plan for everything — and at weddings, that unpredictability is exactly where the fun and the giggles come from.
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#9. It Brings Generations Together
Weddings have a way of pulling whole families together. When else would you see Great Aunt Mabel bouncing a baby on her lap, or Uncle Albert showing off his best dance moves for a delighted crowd of small cousins?
#10. They Know Exactly What’s Expected of Them!
Some kids given a job in the ceremony will simply drop the rings or take a dive at the wedding dress — while others take the responsibility extremely seriously indeed. Young JoJo goes to great lengths here to make absolutely sure her Dad doesn’t embarrass her on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should you invite kids to your wedding?
It really comes down to personal choice, budget and the kind of day you want. Many couples find that having children there adds warmth, spontaneity and some of the best memories of the whole event. Others prefer an adults-only celebration for practical or logistical reasons — both are completely valid choices.
What jobs can kids do at a wedding?
Children of all ages can take part in a wedding in some way. Younger kids often enjoy being flower girls or page boys, while older children and pre-teens can help mind younger cousins, look after the guest book, or run a photo booth. Giving kids a small role tends to help them feel involved and can keep things running smoothly on the day.
How can parents make weddings easier for kids to enjoy?
A few small touches go a long way — a quiet space to take a break, a bag of activities for during the speeches, and someone on hand to help if a child needs a breather. Letting kids know what to expect from the day in advance also helps.
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