The Ultimate Guide to Kids at Weddings

Your blueprint for calm, joyful, kid-friendly celebrations—crafted by the experts behind The Wedding Nanny Co.

Planning a wedding with children involved can feel like juggling timelines, emotions, and unpredictable little personalities… all while trying to keep your day elegant and stress-free. This guide changes everything.

Designed by former teachers, career nannies, childcare specialists, and wedding-day experts, The Ultimate Guide to Kids at Weddings is your comprehensive, confidence-boosting resource for bringing children into the celebration with intention, ease, and joy.

Whether you’re a parent, bride, groom, wedding planner, venue, or caregiver—this guide meets you where you are and shows you exactly how to prepare, what to expect, and how to create a smooth experience for kids and adults.

Inside, you’ll find:

Development-informed insights
Understand why kids behave the way they do at weddings—and how to work with their needs rather than against them.

Packing checklists + prep timelines
What to pack, when to prep, and how to minimize meltdowns, overstimulation, or last-minute surprises.

Wedding-day survival strategies for parents
Step-by-step tips for navigating nap schedules, sensory overload, long ceremonies, late-night receptions, and “out-of-the-ordinary” rules.

How planners + hosts can help
Simple, thoughtful accommodations that support families without disrupting flow.

Bonus: Kids-Only Wedding Etiquette 101
Realistic expectations for behavior (based in research), how to set kids up for success, and how to maintain predictability during a day full of stimulation.

Perfect for:

Couples planning a wedding with children attending

Parents who are in—or attending—the wedding

Planners who want a polished, kid-inclusive approach

Venues, sitters, and childcare teams

Anyone who wants a calmer, more joyful celebration

This guide takes everything we’ve learned from hundreds of weddings across the Southeast and turns it into a beautifully organized, actionable resource you’ll come back to again and again.

Transform wedding-day chaos into calm.
Support little guests with intention.
Give every family the experience they deserve.

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