Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate your special union with family and friends. Deciding whether or not to include children on the invite list is a matter of personal preference, but if you have special nieces, nephews, and friends with little ones, you may find yourself wanting to welcome them on the big day. While most parents will aim to keep their children busy, there are several activities you should consider providing to entertain kids during your reception.

5 Kid-Friendly Activities for Weddings 

1. Create a Coloring-Friendly Kids’ Table

Coloring can keep children occupied for long stretches of time, so designate a kids’ table and provide plenty of supplies. If your venue allows it, ask if you can put butcher paper down so children can color right on the table. Otherwise, create custom place settings or printouts. 

2. Hand Out Goodie Bags

Your adult guests will receive their own wedding favors, so consider making some specially tailored to your littlest attendees. Purchase small favor bags and include fun treats such as bubbles, stickers, and snacks.

3. Consider a Games Section 

Check with your venue in advance to find out if there’s a space (either indoors or outside) where you could set up some kid-friendly games. Ring toss, hopscotch, and cornhole are crowd-pleasing favorites children of all ages can enjoy.  

4. Have Kid-Friendly Photo Booth Props

Many couples are now renting photo booths for their weddings. Not only does this act as simple entertainment for all ages, but it also captures special memories from the big day. If you’re renting one for your nuptials, be sure to add some kid-sized props, such as glasses, fun headbands, and hats, while ensuring the camera equipment is supervised by a photographer or another adult.

5. Hire a Professional 

If you’ll have more than just a couple of children in attendance, consider hiring age-appropriate entertainment. A kids’ party entertainer could offer balloon animals, face paint, games, and other attention-absorbing activities. 

If you’re planning a wedding in the Hillard, OH, area, consider Makoy Center for your reception. Having served Franklin County for more than three decades, this spacious venue can accommodate up to 400 guests and has been voted Best of Weddings by The Knot® seven years in a row. Learn more about their packages online or call (614) 777-1211 to discuss your ceremony and reception with one of their team members.