Wedding attractions for children - how to keep the youngest guests busy

A mini zoo and playground beat an entertainer

At Toscania the children have a playground and a mini zoo with llamas, ponies and rabbits right by the hall. A walk to the animals is the most effective “reset” between dinner and cake - the youngest come back tired and happy. No entertainer can replace contact with live animals and free play in the fresh air. It is an attraction that organises itself and works all day long, with no extra supervision.

A children's corner in the hall

In the hall it is worth setting aside a corner for the children: a table with colouring books, building blocks, cushions and small toys, within the parents' sight. It need not be large or costly - it is enough that the youngest have their own place when it gets late. We set it away from the sound columns so the noise does not disturb children who want to rest. It is a simple way for parents to stay on the dance floor longer.

A menu and rhythm of the day for the youngest

Children eat earlier and more simply than adults - our kitchen has a ready, proven children's menu: broth, favourites like breaded chicken, fruit instead of heavy desserts. It is worth serving the children a little before the adults so they do not have to wait hungry. A well-planned rhythm - eating, play, rest - keeps the youngest going longer and stops them fussing at the key moments of the evening.

Care and safety of the children

With a larger number of children it is worth considering a professional carer or entertainer to take on organised play. Safety matters too: controlling access to the car park, marking the places where children should not go and agreeing the rules with the parents. Toscania's out-of-town, fenced space favours calm play, but watching over the youngest always remains the shared responsibility of the parents and the staff.

Accommodation for families with children

Families with small children appreciate on-site accommodation more than anyone. A tired child can be put to bed in a room above the hall, and the parents return to the dance floor knowing the little one is safe and close. This solution removes the most common reason parents leave a wedding early. Family rooms are worth booking early and closest to the hall and reception.

How to plan a child-friendly wedding

A wedding with children requires a few simple decisions made in advance: a children's menu, a corner in the hall, use of the playground and mini zoo, a possible carer and accommodation for families. When all this is thought through, the presence of the youngest becomes an asset of the wedding rather than a challenge. A well-prepared venue will suggest proven solutions - here children are welcome guests for whom we have a ready plan.

Planning a wedding with children on the guest list? At Toscania the youngest have a playground and a mini zoo right by the hall - here they will have their best day.