While your vows may be emotional and deeply meaningful, young children often lack the attention span to sit quietly for an extended period of time. And that’s perfectly normal. So, if you’re planning a wedding that includes children, especially as flower girls or ring bearers, it’s important to plan for their experience as thoughtfully as you plan for your guests’ experience.
For your wedding guests with young children, traveling to your wedding may not be as easy as you think. If this is the case for several of your wedding guests, you might want to consider providing a childcare option for your guests. Before you hire a professional childcare provider for your wedding, check out our eight (8) tips for you to follow.
As a wedding planner, I’ve heard every reason why couples don’t want children at their wedding. But before you decide to host a child-free wedding, consider this: Where else will children see real, open expressions of love and commitment?