Top 4 Ways to Include Your Kids in Your Fairytale Wedding

Kids can be an essential part of your wedding, or they can also be a disruption. Whether you include them as participants or attendees is up to you. Consider proper etiquette, but ultimately make the right decision for you and your family. 

You may create an even more magical event if you decide to include your kids in your fairytale wedding. Here's what you should know about your fairytale wedding. 

What is a Fairytale Wedding? 

A fairytale wedding is romantic and magical. It may be something you've dreamt of since you were young, as part of your happily-ever-after marriage and life. As a bride, a fairytale wedding allows you to shine as the princess and the main focus of your special day. Still, there's so much more you can do with your special day to make it a fantastic experience for your entire family. 

A fairytale wedding could include costumes, special themed decor, fun activities and unique favors. You can also plan your fairytale wedding to include your children, with magical surprises that will be fun, entertaining and memorable. It doesn't have to be a cookie-cutter wedding. Instead, it should be whatever is perfect for you and your kids. Here are a few tips. 

1. Include Your Kids in the Fairytale Wedding

Give your kids roles in the wedding. It's a fun way to keep them busy and prevent them from being bored or disruptive. When you make them a part of your fairytale wedding, you're helping your kids to feel like they're still a central part of the celebration and union. 

Since everyone will be busy on your special day, assign a close friend or family member to keep your kids on task and entertain them during your wedding activities. It's a great way to ensure your kids are part of your fairytale wedding while ensuring they have the time and attention they need. 

2. Prepare Fairytale Goodie Bags

You've already considered the adult goodie bags, but have you considered treats for the kids? You can personalize the fairytale goodie bags for each kid's needs and preferences with stickers, coloring books, markers and snacks. Pack the fairytale goodie bags into fun, age-appropriate backpacks. 

So, your kids can grab the bags and take them to receptions, rehearsals and other activities. Make sure your kids have their cell phones and other devices as part of their essential goodie bags. So, you can stay in contact with them no matter how crazy your schedules and planning get. 

3. Plan Wedding Activities for Your Kids

Beyond the goodie bags, plan fairytale activities to keep your kids entertained. Set up a room or area where your kids can dress up and play prince and princess. Include foam swords, jousting equipment, fairy wands and other fun accessories. If your kids prefer dinosaurs, cars or other characters, you can slant the activities in perfect ways. 

If your fairytale wedding is at the beach, you can add water guns, bubbles, Frisbees and other fun beach gear. If you're looking for more basic activities, set up a gaming area for your kids with their favorite board and computer games to keep them entertained. Just because the adults are dancing the night away doesn't mean you should require your kids to do it too. 

4. Create a Kid Space

There's nothing quite as magical as a well-planned-out sweet station with all the fixings. Whether you're at the beach or have created a magical experience at another destination, you can add mini ice cream cones, wedding cupcakes, old-fashioned sweets, popcorn cones and other fun snacks.

Set up kid-friendly tables where your kids can enjoy their unique version of the celebration. Include kid-friendly decorations, beverages and snacks at the table. Also, be sure you've included food options that are kid-friendly and appropriate. If your kids love pizza, maybe that's the perfect option for their wedding meal. 

Next Step: Create a Beach Experience

If you're looking to experience the feeling of a beach wedding in Jamaica and find that you're closer to home, you can still achieve the vibe you're after. Whatever your preference, you can get the fairytale wedding experience of your dreams, complete with breathtaking landscapes. It might just be exactly what you'd always hoped it would be.  

You can create the fairytale wedding of your dreams against the backdrop of sandy beaches and tranquil waters. Include your kids in your fairytale wedding experience with cake, wine and other delectable snacks you enjoy together as a family. Get inspired by these fun, kid-friendly ideas, then find the perfect place for your fairytale wedding. 

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