Children's table?

I think a childrens table is a great idea, we only having a small wedding and will only be 3 children age 5-8 and they are pretty well behaved but if i had more i would definatly have a childrens table....i wouldnt worry so much about childrens entertainer/nanny i think a little goodie bag with colouring crayons etc will do the job.

As a parent of 3, I agree that it should be the parents' responsibility to care for their children at a wedding, especially an 18 month old, and whilst I'd be pleased if there was entertainment specifically aimed at kids I'd be more than willing for my kids to use it , I'd NEVER expect or request it. We are expecting 8 kids at our wedding ( aged 2-14 ) and will proved the under 12,s with a goodie bags each to keep them occupied during the meal as I know its a long time for them to sit still and we are having family garden games for everyone aswell. With a possible 18 kids I'd suggest you might like to see if the venue can proved a "chill out space" for parents to take their kids. I suppose it depends on your budget as well.

Good Luck

L x

It's not really fair that she's requesting you do certain things. I have hired event nannies but because I want to and for a safety aspect too as there is an outdoor pool at my venue, plus I thought it would be nice for the kids to go off and have fun and the parents can relax and enjoy the rest of the meal and speeches. I'm only doing a special table for the teens and tweens as they are all cousins and will appreciate it I'm sure...plus it works out better for my table plan lol. I am also providing activity packs for the children while they are at the table, again because I want to and it's good idea! For the 6 and unders they will be seated with their parents to make sure they eat and in case some of them get shy and would prefer to be by their parents.

I think a children's table can be a good idea but is no way your responsibility. My cousins have quite a few wee ones between them and they've asked me if there is space for a separate room or area for the children and they are going to ask one of their childminders to come to the reception. I'm happy to organise the table but any extra cost is their responsibility. That way they can enjoy the meal and speeches on their own but the children can come back in and dance for a while before their bedtime when their grandparents will pick them up.

We're hoping to do an entire children's area. I figure any kids 12 and under will be in the other room during the meal and speeches, unless it's a nursing infant, though we'll have a sofa and area specifically set up for nursing mums if there are any. I want people to enjoy the wedding and not have to worry about their children, so we're going to hire a few child minders, and the venue says they normally set up the sitting room area with soft furniture for a children's play area anyways. Done and done. Our venue just honestly didn't have space for all the potential children coming to our wedding, as it's a maximum 62 guests for the day, so we've got 62 adult guests and up to 15 children, and I know I wouldn't want to sit through speeches and a meal with the adults if I were a 4 year old

While I do agree it was horribly rude for someone to request or expect this, I think it's a great idea. In the end it depends on your budget, and what you want to do.