Looking to include your kids in your wedding? Make sure they feel like a big part of your special day with these 16 gorgeous ideas…
1. Include their names on the invites – Kick start the wedding as a family affair by adding your children’s names to the wedding invite for example X & X (your children’s names) invite you to celebrate the marriage of their parents X and X.
Invitation by Splash Graphics
2. Have a first look – On the wedding morning, ensure they feel part of the wedding fun by having their very own first look with mam or dad if they’re old enough. Make sure the photographer is on standby too – these will be pictures you’ll treasure forever!
3. Give them a special role within the bridal party – Whether they’re bridesmaids, groomsmen or the most adorable flower girl and page boy.
4. Have them walk you up the aisle – Make your walk up the aisle extra special by having your kids walk with you.
Photo from Helen & Noel’s real wedding by Photographic.ie
5. Let them stand beside you during the vows – Have your kids by your side as you say those special vows so that they feel like an important part of it all.
6. Have a meaningful sand ceremony – Opt for a beautiful sand ceremony (or hand-fasting ceremony) that you can do as a family! A sand ceremony allows you to pour several different colour sands together as a gorgeous symbol of your union.
Photo from Jennie & Kevin’s real wedding by Paul Duane Photography
7. Let them do a reading – If they’re old enough, you could have them read a special poem or prayer for you during the ceremony.
8. Have them join you for the ceremony exit – Include your little ones in your ceremony exit, they’ll love getting to dance up the aisle with you during this super happy moment!
Photo from Helen & Noel’s real wedding by Photographic.ie
9. Pop some family photos around the venue – Pop some photos around your venue space as a little nod to your relationship milestones with some sweet pics of the kids too!
10. Get them to help with the decor – Get your little helpers to write place cards, cover mason jars in gold paint or give them a special DIY wedding project you know they’ll enjoy.
11. Have a fun family cake topper – Have a cake topper made in honour of your little family, we love personalised caricature cake toppers that reflect each member of your gang!
Photo via Hitched
12. Introduce the new Mr & Mrs as a family – When it comes to your reception entrance, make it a family affair and have them walk in with you. You could even get the kids to help pick a song!
13. Give them the option of having a solo performance – If you want them to have a special moment in the spotlight, have them read something or do a special song or dance in honour of the Big Day!
14. Have them make a card you’ll cherish forever – This idea is great for any kids at weddings and it would be a lovely keepsake for the happy couple if their own little ones made them a special card.
Photo by Amber Rhodes Photography via Wedding Wire
15. Include them in the toasts – Make sure to give them a special mention during the speeches so that they feel really special!
16. Save a dance just for them – Save a dance for your kids or even have them join you at the end of your first dance!
Photo from Helen & Noel’s real wedding by Photographic.ie
Main Photo from Jennie & Kevin’s real wedding by Paul Duane Photography
