Best Wedding Idea Ever

We recently attended a wedding. Actually it was the reception, not the wedding itself. But we did buy a gift and get dressed up. It's usually a pain to do that. Either the kids (mainly Quinn here) don't want to get ready on time, or don't want to wear something presentable (again mostly Quinn) or they don't want to behave or sit quietly or any of those things. Getting a sitter isn't always easy. They usual suspects on this night were busy themselves (at other weddings) so we were stuck, and frankly, near declining.

That was, until we were told by the bride to be, that this was a kid friendly wedding. Actually, this bride was pretty insistent that this be a good time for the kids. That doesn't seem to be the norm. She had a table in the reception hall with nothing but toys and games on it. Glow sticks, silly string, play dough, coloring books. Knowing Quinn was coming, she even had some dietetic candy.


They also had a caricature artist on hand. Check this out! Quinn's eyes aren't exactly right, but it's pretty good. Josie's is right on.

If you find yourself getting married anytime soon, have a heart and find something fun for the kids to do.