Amusing Kids At A Wedding

Biff11

Hi there.

We are getting married abroad. Venice to be precise. Our problem is that the typical Italian meal lasts for a good few hours. ABout 3-4 hours. There will be about 10 kids ranging from 4-13 there. What we want is to have something that might amuse the kids during the meal. As you can imagine it would be a very long time for them to be patient. Has anyone any ideas???

barbiegirl

Colouring books for the younger ones, or as most of them have PSP or those smaller consoles let them bring them along. It will keep them quiet until the music starts.

DJ_Spider

barbiegirl wrote: »

or as most of them have PSP or those smaller consoles let them bring them along.

But remember to make sure they don't use them while on the aircraft, as all electronic equipment is prohibited. Sorry to be a killjoy. What about seeing if the venue can arrange a dvd player or tv for them to watch a cartoon/film etc?

echosound

A seperate table set up with a few toys/colouring books etc would be a fine idea. Puzzles or board games so they can get interactive with each other. PSPs /DSs etc for the older kids will keep them quiet for a few hours.

If you plan on splashing the cash a bit more, perhaps enquire with the hotel if they could recommend and organise a children's entertainer, someone to do a bit of balloon modelling or facepainting (although with everyone in their best outfits that might be a bit risky!) and play a few games to keep them entertained.

Victor

I think try to find something that keeps them busy / running around so that they are a bit worn out by the time for the meal.

Kincorababe

Make up party favour bags for each child. You can tailor each bag to suit each childs age and interests. The added expense is worth it as you can then relax and enjoy the meal.

mikeanywhere

Why not have a room set aside for the youngster to use as their own. Get a tv in with a dvd or something so they can watch movies etc.

DJ_Spider

^ I already said that!

mikeanywhere

DJ_Spider wrote: »

^ I already said that!

Apologies, I didnt read all of it (if that wasnt obvious - but then great minds think alike lol)

seamus

Indeed, getting a separate room and perhaps two "Nannies" to look after them is best. If the kids are under ten, perhaps some sleeping facilities so that the kids can be put to sleep and then collected when the parents have finished partying.

No kids at my wedding under any circumstances. It's not the place for children.

DJ_Spider

I'm booked for a wedding on 14th Feb, (tacky or what?!) they have both been married before and have kids, there is going to be loads of em! :eek: I have lots of kids songs, like the gummi bear song, muppets, etc, but they wont be hearing them!

I agree with Seamus, kids at weddings is not a good idea except for the flower girls, etc.

Bah Humbug!

BC

3-4 hours is a bit optimistic i think.

In my experience of Italian weddings the meal usually lasts more like 7 hours!