10 Ways To Entertain Children
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Create a children's table - Make them feel special with a table just for the kids - some venues have child-size furniture that will look really cute and is much more practical. Decorate it in the same way as the adult tables, replacing favours with sweets and things to play with.
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Fun decorations - It's also a good idea to replace floral centrepieces with more childfriendly centrepieces. Edible fruit bouquets are a perfect alternative, but you could also have giant bowls filled with treats. Use your imagination and kids will love it!
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Blowing bubbles - All guests who are young at heart will enjoy blowing bubbles. Add a pot to every table and one for each child on their table so everyone can join in the fun! Bubbles will create a romantic atmosphere and some fab photo opportunities. You could even get a bubble-blowing machine!
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Special presents - As a special favour for a pageboy or flowergirl, ask their parents about their favourite toys and buy one as a gift - it will keep them quiet all day!
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Activity packs - Event Smiles have a great range of activity bags or 'Smiles' suitable for a range of ages. See more at Event Smiles
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Colouring crayons - Simple, safe and fun, children of all ages love crayons. Buy special wedding favour crayon packs or get a bumper pack and place in a pot that fits in with your wedding theme. Add sheets of paper and ask them to draw the happy couple.
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Moulding toys - Always popular with children, give them mouldable playthings like Play Doh (for younger children) and Fimo (for older children). Add some tools and other toys and they'll be occupied for hours.
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Lego packs - Another classic toy that boys will particularly enjoy. But remember the ages of the children - young ones need basic packs while older children need more difficult versions so they don't get bored.
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Children's music - Ask your DJ to play some children's songs at the beginning of the evening - dancing should tire out any stubborn young sleepers!
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Special first dance - Have a fun first dance just for the children straight after your own. They will love the attention and you'll love the photographs!
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