Creative ways to show the kids a good time

Weddings can be a tough gig for kids. With so many adults all busy celebrating and raising a toast to the happy couple, little minds can get easily bored.Though most weddings have plenty of fun stuff for adults to get involved with - laughing (or shedding an emotional tear!) at all the speeches, plenty of friends and family to catch up with, photobooths, the dancefloor… there&rsquo;s often not enough to keep shorter attention spans occupied. Until now.To help you keep the kids entertained &ndash; and out of trouble! &ndash; we&rsquo;ve rounded up some brilliantly fun and creative ways to show little ones a good time at the nuptials, too.They might even end up having the most fun of all!Set up a designated kids table if there&rsquo;ll be lots of children at the wedding. They&rsquo;ll likely enjoy each other&rsquo;s company more than hanging around with all the adults.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/175429347962133094/"></a> <script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>If you&rsquo;re having a kids table, make sure there&rsquo;s plenty for them to do during the meal and speeches. <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/painting-colouring/crayola-wax-crayons/596948" target="_blank">Crayons</a> and colouring paper are a great idea as ‘favours&rsquo;.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/522839837971515005/"></a>Turn centrepieces into something that can be played with later, such as bowls of colourful <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/lego/lego-junior-construction-10667/910001233079" target="_blank">Lego</a>.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/552042866806593057/"></a>If you&rsquo;re expecting good weather, set up a kids area outdoors with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/dept/baby-toddler-kids/toys-entertainment/1215360826842" target="_blank">fun activities</a> like hopscotch, hula hooping and bubble blowing.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/465418942716952067/"></a>Talking of bubbles, they&rsquo;re fun for everyone and can add a very cool twist to photographs, as well as providing endless fun for little ones.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/363384263666606051/"></a>At the reception, set-up a table with lots <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/shelf/toys-by-type/games-jigsaw-puzzles/1215187351430/1/so-false" target="_blank">boardgames</a>, so that they can all play and have fun while the grown-ups dance.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/370350769337344859/"></a>Mix a few Disney classics into the playlist &ndash; <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/Disney%20Frozen" target="_blank">Frozen</a>&rsquo;s Let It Go or The Jungle Book&rsquo;s King Of The Swingers will get everyone on their feet.<iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="268" src="//giphy.com/embed/12WuqaMYhrEy8U" width="480"></iframe><a href="http://giphy.com/gifs/disney-the-jungle-book-baloo-12WuqaMYhrEy8U">via GIPHY</a>Turn dessert into a crafty experience with cupcakes that kids can decorate themselves &ndash; and then eat!<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/380061656034517362/"></a>Set-up games that both adults and kids can all do together, such as ‘wedding&rsquo; ring toss.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/489555421976257881/"></a>Dish out some <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/cameras/mydoodles-character-single-use-camera/910002166365" target="_blank">disposable cameras</a> and issue kids with an I Spy checklist &ndash; they&rsquo;ll be far more motivated to stay engaged.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/333547916128028407/"></a>Set-up a kids-only tent full of <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/home-garden/cushions/D26M01G01C05,default,sc.html" target="_blank">cushions</a> and <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/home-gardens/blankets-throws/D26M01G01C14,default,sc.html#http://direct.asda.com/george/home-gardens/blankets-throws/D26M01G01C14,default,sc.html">blankets</a>, so little ones can all hang out together (or take a nap).<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/544161567453969682/"></a>Include them in the toast &ndash; hand out fancy glasses of milk or juice with a special cookie to help them feel involved in the big moments.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/408701734907821320/"></a>Make up some fun wedding activity booklets, and hand them out to kids at the reception. They&rsquo;ll have plenty to keep them occupied throughout the meal and speeches.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/444449056954487009/"></a>Set-up a snack table with bowls of sweet treats, chopped up fruit and nibbles, to stave off any hunger pangs.<a data-pin-do="embedPin" data-pin-width="large" data-pin-terse="true" href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/81135230765463535/"></a>

14 impossibly fun ways to entertain kids at weddings

By Asda Good Living,17th August 2016

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