10 Stress-Free Ways to Keep Kids Entertained at Your Wedding

Kids at weddings bring extra joy and youthful energy, but let’s be honest — little guests have little attention spans. While your family and friends enjoy the speeches, first dance, cake cutting, etc., young kids might get bored, cranky, or a little too curious around the cake table.

So how do you keep the children busy and entertained at your wedding, without the meltdowns or dancefloor disasters?

As Montreal’s trusted wedding childcare provider, Kidtabulous Event Childcare is here to help. Here are 10 fun and easy, low-stress ways to keep the kids entertained at your wedding:

 1. Create a Kids Activity Table

Set up a dedicated table with crayons, coloring books, puzzles, stickers, tabletop toys, games and simple crafts. Use wedding-themed coloring sheets to make it feel special. You can even hire a wedding childcare provider to supervise the Kids Table and animate activities with the children.

Pro Tip: Avoid messy crafts like glitter or paint. Stick to no-cleanup fun.

 2. Set Up a “Kids Only” Lounge or Tent

If you have the space (especially for outdoor weddings), create a mini lounge or tent where kids can relax, watch movies, read books, build with blocks or play quietly. Add cushions, bean bags, and soft lighting.

 3. Make a Mini Dance Floor for Kids

Kids love to move! A mini dance area with bubble machines, glow sticks, and their own playlist gives them a place to party — without taking over yours.

4. Provide Wedding Activity Packs or Boxes

Place a pre-made goodie bag or kids box at each child’s seat with their name on it. You can include things like crayons, wedding-themed coloring books, stickers, small toys, mini lego sets, mini bubble wands, snacks, juice boxes and more. These can match your theme and be a fun keepsake. 

5. Include a Movie & Quiet Time Zone

As the night goes on, younger kids get tired. A chill-out corner with some books and a projector or tablet (supervised!) playing age-appropriate movies can help them wind down. Add some cushions and blankets so tired children can sleep in the quiet zone while parents celebrate a little bit longer!

Bonus: Our team brings all of this — movies, cushions, and supervision — so you don’t have to lift a finger.

6. Plan Group Games for Kids

Games like wedding bingo, wedding-themed Scavenger hunt (“Find someone wearing blue”), I Spy, tic-tac-toe, ring toss or mini bowling will keep the children active and engaged — especially during photos or while waiting for their meal.

Our trained staff run group games that suit your space, guest list, and theme.

7. Offer a Kid-Friendly Menu

Think kid-friendly foods like mini pizzas, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, mini burgers, mac & cheese, french fries and fruit salad. A separate kids’ menu ensures they’ll actually eat — and enjoy it.

Tip: Talk to your caterer about plated vs. buffet options for children.

8. Kid-friendly Entertainment

You can provide entertainment for the children during the wedding reception. Some ideas are: a bounce house for the children to bounce around in, a magician to put on a show, a photobooth with lots of fun props, a cotton candy or popcorn machine for a sweet treat

9. Give Kids Their Own Wedding Favors

Small gift bags with bubbles, mini books, or puzzles keep them busy even after the cake is cut. Plus, it helps them feel included in the celebration.

10. Hire a Wedding Childcare Professional (Not Just a Volunteer)

Well-meaning friends might offer to “watch the kids,” but this can get chaotic fast. A trained wedding childcare provider brings structure, safety, and calm to the experience, ensuring that busy, curious children are safe — so parents can relax. A wedding childcare provider also often comes with additional toys and games to entertain the children.

This is your wedding day. You shouldn’t be worrying about:

Who’s watching the flower girl?

Why a toddler is on the dance floor alone

If your guests are stressed because they can’t enjoy the night

Hiring a professional wedding childcare service means:

Safe, fun supervision for children of all ages

Fully planned entertainment zones

Peace of mind for you and your guests

Let the kids have fun — and let the grown-ups celebrate.

Ready to Take the Stress Out of Having Kids at Your Wedding?

Check out our other blog posts for more helpful tips for weddings with children. If you're planning a wedding where kids are invited, let’s make it amazing for everyone.

Contact us today to learn how our Montreal wedding childcare services can help you enjoy a stress-free, family-friendly celebration.