Involving Children

Can you believe it's August already? It's not to early to start the planning process for any weddings in 2009.

When the bride and groom have children, they look for ways to incorporate them into the ceremony. It's extremely important that children feel like they, too, are becoming part of the new family that's being created.

Several ideas as to how you can include them are:
* Have your officiant work a vow into the ceremony for them and you to take.
* When doing a unity candle (or whatever you use), have the children participate so they know they are included in this new family being formed.
* Present them with a special gift during the Unity celebration, or even when the rings are exchanged.
* If they are old enough, ask them to read a special poem or scripture.
* When you are presented, be presented as the Smith Family, instead of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith.

Hope these give you some ideas. Please feel free to contact me direct at tanya@weddingsbytanya.com if I can be of any assistance. www.weddingsbytanya.com

Have a great August!