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Tips For Hosting A Family Style Wedding
A lot of weddings are multi-generational celebrations which are fun for the whole family. To make your wedding kid friendly, you have to plan wisely. These are some handy tips for hosting a family style wedding.
First of all, you need to look for family friendly wedding reception venues. What this really means is a reception site that kids can safely run around. Stay away from places that have fancy furniture and fragile vases on display. Cross the grand art museum off your list and look for a place like an inn, a barn, or a casual country club. 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. How many kids do you know who like fancy French food? Probably not! 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. When you are trying to please palettes of all ages, comfort foods will be better than exotic dishes. 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.
Time of day is another consideration when organizing a family style wedding. Shoot for an early start time, like noon or one. It is nice to schedule your reception early enough that the children will be able to attend. The wedding reception will draw to a close around 8 or 9pm with an early afternoon start time, which is okay. Couples who also want to dance all night can host an after party at a nightclub. 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 works out wonderfully for everyone.
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. It can be a really good idea to assemble gift bags for the children at your reception. 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. You need to have adults at the table to watch the children, but do not assign the job to someone without asking them first. 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. An all ages reception can be very lively, and full of surprises. With these tips in mind, you can have a wedding that is delightful for all of your guests.
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