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How To Entertain Kids At An Indian Wedding
Entertaining Kids At Your Indian Wedding
When planning an amazing Indian wedding, it’s inevitable that the little ones can be overlooked in the planning process. Unless there is a strict “no-kids” on your wedding invitation for particular events, you can be assured that there will be little ones running afoot.
While boys and girls are adorable to look at in their miniature lenghas, salwar kameez and sherwani’s, it’s best to be prepared with some fun games or activities to avoid them running riot over your entire wedding.
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It’s unavoidable kids will want to run around so be prepared with allocating a space or play area just for them. This way, kids are busy playing while your friends and family are forever grateful for your thoughtful gesture and can enjoy the most important part of the event: you.
Mehndi:
Not only are they enthralled by getting designs on their hands done, they will sit quietly for it too. As the Mehndi tends to be a more casual affair, you can have outdoor games while they wait such as cricket, frisbee or tag.
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Just be sure to suggest to your Mehndiwala to decorate the back of their hands instead of the front to avoid henna tattoos on you, your guests or your decorations.
Sangeet:
The Sangeet is where there is lots of fun and entertainment for the kids to watch performances if not being a part of it themselves.
As kids enjoy dancing, why not have the DJ start kids off dancing on the dance floor and then when it’s time, ask parents to collect their children for the adult dancing time. Kids would have danced off their energy and ready to lie down for some quiet time.
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If it’s possible, have a room designated as the movie room for them to relax while you adults have your fun.
Wedding:
While kids are thrilled to see a real life princess (that’s you!), there is the ceremony part lasting anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours causing them to become fidgety and impatient.
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Designate one of your relatives to organize a scavenger hunt to keep the kids out and busy. Fun things for kids to search during your wedding could be with your decor and guests, (i.e. find a golden elephant, find an aunty wearing sparkly shoes, find an uncle whose tie is dark purple, count the number of chairs in the last row, find someone wearing a silver and peach suit, count the number of cups for tea, and so on.)
Reception:
The grand finale of your wedding where you and your husband walk in as a married couple for the very first time. Receptions tend to be the more formal affair and are usually filled with warm and loving speeches from the parents, siblings and close friends followed by a first dance.
Since receptions tend to have seating arrangements, why not have all kids sit together and have coloring placemats on the table itself to keep them busy during the speeches.
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Don’t forget, food is an excellent way to divert attention so inform your caterer that you’d like the kids table served first and then the adults.
Again, the movie corner is excellent because your friends and family will like to dance the night away and will be able to do so comfortably knowing their kids are happy and occupied.
Try one or all of these ideas and tell us how well they worked for your big day?
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Vandana Duggal
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Vandana Duggal, a former Beauty & Fashion marketer, is the co-founder of Shaadi Belles, a South Asian Wedding inspiration search engine. Based in New York City, Vandana is a biking enthusiast, beauty junkie, Bollywood fan, vegan and global traveler. w...
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