Original Wedding Ideas for Children: How to Keep Little Guests Happy
Discover the best original ideas to entertain children at weddings. Creative activities, games, play areas, and tailored animation for a perfect family-friendly celebration. Free consultation: 📞 3490884942 – ✉️ info@festitalia.com
Why Considering Children at Your Wedding Matters
Planning a wedding is exciting but full of details. One often overlooked detail is the children among your guests.
Whether they are children of friends or family, making sure they have fun shows attention to all guests.
When kids are entertained and happy, parents can enjoy the celebration stress-free.
This is why more couples are including dedicated children’s programs, complete with professional entertainers and customized play areas.
🌟 Benefits of a Family-Friendly Wedding
👨👩👧👦 1. Relaxed parents, smoother celebration
Parents can enjoy the cocktail hour, meal, and dancing, knowing their children are safe and having fun.
🎨 2. Happy and engaged children
Tailored activities, colorful decorations, games, and music make the wedding unforgettable for little guests.
📸 3. Spontaneous photos and sweet memories
Children laughing, playing, and dancing create magical moments that enhance your wedding album.
🎠 Original Wedding Ideas for Children: Creative Entertainment
🎈 1. Creative corner and art workshops
Set up a small area with paper, markers, washable paints, and stickers.
Entertainers can organize themed workshops, such as:
- “Create your prince or princess crown”
- “Draw your wedding wishes for the couple”
- “Make your own personalized place card”
Children have fun while leaving a unique keepsake for the newlyweds.
🍭 2. Candy bar and special kids’ treats
A colorful snack table dedicated to children is always a hit.
Offer:
- Fresh fruit cubes
- Mini muffins and decorated cookies
- Juice boxes or small bottles of healthy drinks
- Marshmallows and colorful candies
Fun idea: label items with whimsical names like “Magic Berries” or “Fairy Dust”.
🎭 3. Magic shows or giant bubble performances
Kids (and adults!) love magic shows or giant bubble performances.
A magician or bubble artist can turn the venue into an enchanted world full of wonder and laughter.
Perfect for outdoor weddings or venues with spacious areas.
⚽ 4. Group games and mini tournaments
For outdoor weddings, team games are unbeatable.
Ideas include:
- Sack races
- Tug of war
- Mini soccer
- Wedding-themed treasure hunts
- Obstacle courses with small prizes
Entertainers can adjust activities according to age groups.
💃 5. Kids’ dance and mini disco
After the cake, it’s time for a kids’ dance party!
Cheerful music, bubbles, colorful lights, and easy choreography make children the stars of the dance floor.
🧺 6. Baby area: safe and relaxing
For children ages 0–4, set up a quiet, soft area with mats, cushions, and sensory toys.
Staffed by qualified animators, this allows parents to relax while little ones rest or play safely.
📷 7. Children’s photobooth
Create a child-friendly photobooth with fun props: hats, glasses, mustaches, and colorful frames.
Provide an instant camera if possible—kids will enjoy taking and keeping their own photos as souvenirs.
🌼 Themed wedding activities for children
If your wedding has a specific theme, you can extend it to the children’s area:
- Boho chic: wooden painting, beaded bracelets
- Beach theme: kinetic sand, decorated shells, small buckets
- Fairy tale: magic wands, crowns, castle drawings
- Travel theme: treasure hunt with maps and personalized “passports”
This makes the children’s corner part of the overall wedding aesthetic.
🧩 How to Organize Children’s Entertainment at Your Wedding
- Assess the number of children: age and quantity determine the types of activities.
- Hire professional animators: choose staff experienced in weddings.
- Coordinate timing: energetic activities after the cocktail, calmer activities during the meal.
- Designate a dedicated space: close but separate from the main area.
- Communicate the service to parents: they’ll appreciate knowing kids have their own program.
💰 How Much Does Children’s Entertainment Cost?
Costs vary depending on:
- Number of children
- Duration of the service
- Type of activities chosen
Typical ranges:
- Basic animation (2 hours): €150–€250
- Full package (4–6 hours): €300–€600
- Tailored event (show + baby area + mini disco): €600–€900
Providers like Festitalia offer personalized consultations and custom solutions for every wedding type.
📞 Free consultation: 3490884942
✉️ Email: info@festitalia.com
🎨 Extra ideas for an even more original wedding
- Kids’ gift kit: bubbles, stickers, small toys
- Mini cinema corner: cartoons or short movies in a quiet area
- Temporary tattoos or face painting
- Children’s guest book: let them draw or leave messages for the couple
- Themed piñata: a fun way to end the day
💖 Conclusion: The Perfect Wedding Includes Everyone
A wedding isn’t just for adults—it’s a celebration for all, including children.
Organizing dedicated entertainment shows care, attention, and love for your guests.
With the right activities and professional staff, your wedding will be joyful, relaxed, and full of smiles.
📞 Request Your Personalized Consultation
Want to create a unique children’s entertainment program for your wedding?
Contact Festitalia for a free consultation:
📞 349 088 4942
✉️ info@festitalia.com
We’ll design creative, safe, and tailored activities that perfectly match your wedding style.
💬 Have you attended a wedding with children’s entertainment?
Share your experience in the comments below!
Which activities were the most successful? Do you have original ideas to share with other couples?
Your tips can inspire future brides and grooms 💕