Regardless of how detailed your wedding planning is, there is one thing you cannot control. And no, I do not mean the weather, because umbrellas can take care of that – I’m referring to having children at a wedding. Some brides plan separate games for kids in order to keep them occupied, while some opt out of inviting them all together. If you’re hesitant about inviting kids, we’re here to tell you about an option that can allow you to have the day you’ve dreamed of, all while including those little “angels” in your life.
Whether you have 25 nieces and nephews or a few little ones of your own, inviting them to the wedding can often be an added stress – and we all know that’s the last thing a bride needs! Hiring an outside daycare service to come in and care for the children may be the ideal option for you to allow the children to take part in the celebration while not being a burden to you or your guests. Not only can your friends enjoy your wedding, but it can also eliminate the necessity for babysitters, which all of your friends will appreciate.
Many day care services out there are now offering a portable service, perfectly convenient for your wedding day. You can hire a number of professional caregivers, all whom are certified and very capable to look after any number of children throughout the day. Most services offer a variety of activities that you can choose from, whether arts and crafts, sports, or outdoor games suits your occasion. You may even try to coordinate the children’s festivities with the theme of your wedding!
You can also find a service that will specifically cover the meal portion of your reception so the children are not put to the test by sitting through long speeches with expensive china. Having a separate children’s meal can also save you money; your niece can enjoy her chicken nuggets rather than being disgusted at the beef bourguignon that cost you a fortune. Services are also available for evening receptions, helping put the children to sleep while the parents dance late into the night.
One of our favorite companies that offer this service is Tinies, the UK’s leading childcare agency. They offer Tinies Mobile Crèche nationally, providing childcare professionals for any sort of event. This company is very versatile offering all sorts of entertainment for your pint-sized guests and offering you the perfect solution:
“Many of my wedding guests had small children (as I do myself) and I was worried the younger guests may interrupt the wedding, but more importantly I didn’t want them to be bored and for their parents to really relax and enjoy my day,” says Hannah Phillips, a customer of Tinies. “Having professionals on hand to entertain the children gave me real peace of mind. [Tinies] were great as there was such different aged children so needed different activities to suit them all.” Hannah Phillips also told us she and the other parents split the cost of the service, which ended up being less expensive than everyone hiring separate babysitters!
So before you rule out inviting children to your big day, look into these services. Not only might your friends have the time of their lives, but you may go down in history for the awesome party you threw for all of your miniature guests. A money saver and a huge stress-reliever, hiring a mobile crèche may be the perfect option for you and all the children in your life.
For more information get in contact with Tinies directly at http://www.tinies.com
