| When planning and selecting wedding favors, | | | | if there is a foyer or other area children |
| brides often take into consideration what | | | | can partake in this activity - balls can |
| their guests would enjoy. Often though, some | | | | potentially keep them entertained for hours. |
| of our guests are children, and more often | | | | Frisbees or Bubbles are wonderful for outdoor |
| than not, are forgotten when the time comes | | | | receptions. You may want to exclude these |
| to purchase wedding favors. However, giving | | | | from indoor events for obvious reasons.Dolls, |
| children a small gift or special wedding | | | | Figurines, or Cars. Little girls love playing |
| favor just for them will not only show them | | | | with dolls, and there are bridal dolls on the |
| that they are important and thought of too, | | | | market. Boys may enjoy a new shiny matchbox |
| but depending on the gift, can also occupy | | | | car to play with.Puzzles A small puzzle, word |
| and entertain them during your wedding | | | | search games, or mad libs are available in |
| reception.The wedding favor market however, | | | | wedding themes. If you cannot find these in a |
| doesn't particularly cater to children's | | | | wedding theme - any children's theme will do. |
| wedding favors, because the demand for | | | | Make sure to include a pencil (or maybe a |
| children's wedding favors is quite small. | | | | pack of pencils with the child's name) with |
| However, that does not mean that you should | | | | any puzzle books.Mini Board Games are |
| exclude your younger guests from receiving | | | | available from age three and up and can be |
| favors. With a little imagination and some | | | | played and enjoyed by all the children. You |
| creativity, you can create the perfect favor | | | | can choose simple travel style games such as |
| for your youngest guests. To find the perfect | | | | Connect, Simon, Battleship, etc... If you |
| children's wedding favor all you have to do | | | | give a different game to each child, they can |
| is think back to when you were a child - what | | | | take turns playing each other's game - which |
| activities did you enjoy?When thinking of | | | | will keep the entertainment alive for |
| children's wedding favors, the first thing to | | | | hours.Playing Cards small playing card games |
| consider is the age and gender of those | | | | such as Uno, Memory, Magic Cards, Rummy, |
| children who will be attending. An older | | | | Hearts, Crazy 8's, War, Old Maid. Even a |
| child has different interests than a younger | | | | small deck of cards will work. You can even |
| one, as a boy is entertained differently than | | | | search the web for "children's card games" |
| a girl. You can select a different type of | | | | and print instructions on how to play some |
| gift for each age group or gender, or you can | | | | popular children's card games.Mini Electronic |
| select something with universal appeal; but | | | | Handheld Games: Although these could be a bit |
| it is not necessary to purchase a different | | | | pricier than board or card games, these will |
| favor for each guest. If you're having a | | | | provide entertainment for all age groups.Play |
| mixed group of ages and genders, you may want | | | | Dress Up: Give a little goodie bag to each |
| to hand out coloring books for the younger | | | | guest. The girls will love to dress like a |
| children and mini-board games for the older | | | | princess complete with a small tiara and some |
| children. The best place to shop for | | | | costume jewelry. Boys can play magician with |
| children's favors is their favorite place; | | | | a top hat and a wand. Both top hats and |
| the local toy store.Some Unique Ideas for | | | | tiaras will match a wedding!Small Lego Sets: |
| Children's Wedding Favors: Coloring Books or | | | | A young child may enjoy building a small |
| Activity Books. Some companies do make | | | | castle for a Cinderella, Medieval or |
| wedding themed books for children. However, | | | | Fairytale themed wedding. Lego sets are |
| these are usually more expensive than | | | | available in a variety of sizes, and some |
| something you can pick up at a toy store. | | | | small sets can be purchased for about 8 to 10 |
| Remember to include pens, pencils or a small | | | | dollars.With a little imagination and a visit |
| pack of crayons so that the children can use | | | | to the toy store, you can find small, usually |
| them during the reception if they choose | | | | inexpensive items which the children will |
| to.Stickers - available in a variety of | | | | enjoy, keep them happy and entertained. It |
| themes, even wedding ones! There are also | | | | will help the parents keep their children |
| stickers which children can color in and | | | | occupied during your event. Everyone, parents |
| create their own designs. Usually "color me" | | | | and children, will thank you for being so |
| stickers come with markers or pencils - but | | | | thoughtful.Erica Tevis is the owner of Two |
| if they don't include them.Inflatable Balls | | | | Hearts Wedding Favors Vist them on the web |
| (such as beach balls or basketballs) you may | | | | and check out their large supply of wedding |
| even be able to find them to match your | | | | favors, themed favors, invitations, and |
| wedding colors. Granted you may not want | | | | wedding accessories. |
| balls thrown around your reception hall, but | | | | |