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Creative Ideas to Include Your Kids in Your Wedding | Sound Sensations Entertainment - Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay

Creative Ideas to Include Your Kids in Your Wedding | Oshkosh, Appleton, Green Bay

Creative Ways to Include Your Kids in Your Wedding: Make It a Family Celebration!

Your wedding day is not just about two hearts uniting; it’s about blending families and celebrating the love that brings you together. Including your children in your wedding is a heartfelt way to make them feel valued, loved, and an essential part of this new chapter. At Sound Sensations Entertainment, we help couples create personalized and engaging celebrations that honor every member of the family. Here are some creative ideas to include your kids in your wedding, along with answers to frequently asked questions!


1. Give Them a Role in the Ceremony

Assigning your children special roles will make them feel included and important:

  • Junior Bridesmaid or Groomsman: Ideal for older kids who can handle responsibility.
  • Flower Child or Ring Bearer: A classic and adorable way to involve little ones.
  • Unity Ceremony Participants: Include them in pouring sand, lighting a candle, or another symbolic act.


2. Personalized Vows to Your Kids

Add a section in your wedding vows dedicated to your children. Share promises to them, showcasing your commitment as a family.


3. Family First Dance

Instead of a traditional couple’s first dance, opt for a family dance. Select a song that resonates with your family, such as:

  • “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” by Randy Newman
  • “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars
  • “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge


4. Involve Them in the Reception

  • Interactive Photo Booth: Our photo booths are a hit with kids and adults alike! Add props that reflect their personalities.
  • Song Requests: Let them submit their favorite tunes to the DJ.
  • Kids’ Corner: Set up a fun space with games, crafts, and snacks to keep them entertained.


5. Create a Special Gift Moment

During your vows or the reception, present your kids with a meaningful gift, like custom jewelry, a keepsake box, or a personalized photo album.


6. Let Them Help Plan

Involve your children in choosing small details, such as cake flavors, flower arrangements, or even part of the playlist. It will make them feel included in the planning process.


FAQs About Including Kids in Weddings

1. Why should I include my kids in my wedding?

Including your kids helps them feel valued and connected to the new family dynamic. It reassures them that their role in your life remains just as important.

2. What are some ways to involve younger children?

Younger children can be flower girls, ring bearers, or help carry signs down the aisle. During the reception, set up a kid-friendly corner with activities or let them participate in a family dance.

3. How can I ensure my kids stay engaged during the event?

Keep the day fun and interactive! Provide kid-friendly entertainment like a photo booth, crafts, or a mini DJ session where they can pick songs.

4. Can my kids participate in a blended family ceremony?

Absolutely! Unity ceremonies like sand pouring, candle lighting, or a family tree planting are perfect for symbolizing the blending of families.

5. What are some great songs for a family dance?

  • “Beautiful Day” by U2
  • “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers
  • “Forever Young” by Rod Stewart


Make Your Wedding Unforgettable with Sound Sensations Entertainment!

At Sound Sensations Entertainment, we specialize in creating personalized, fun, and memorable wedding experiences for couples and their families. From crafting the perfect playlist for your family dance to setting up engaging photo booths, we’re here to make your celebration seamless and unforgettable.

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Every Sound Sensations Entertainment DJs/MCs has at least 15 years of experience at more than 1500 events all over Northeast & Southeast Wisconsin.   DJs Bob V, Nick C, Devon L, or Ed E would love to be a part of your day. Our DJ/MCs help couples create a memorable, fun & engaging celebration that keeps guests involved and engaged from the cocktail or social hour until the end.

Entertainment experiences are more than just a DJ showing up and pressing play. It’s also more than just knowing how to choose songs and mix them together. Being a Wisconsin DJ is about creating experiences and atmospheres for you and your guests. We don’t want to just provide the perfect music, we want to help you create a fun, engaging & memorable celebration that EVERYONE will REMEMBER. We want to create the perfect day with you. 

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Let's schedule a quick Zoom chat & guide you through the planning process, share a few ideas about what's possible on your day including:


  • Understanding Your Vision for your day & Your story
  • Fun, Engaging Ideas for the cocktail/dinner hours
  • A couple of fun introduction ideas
  • How to keep the timing & flow of your celebration moving
  • FUN ways to release guests to the buffet (if applicable)
  • FUN Kissing Activities & FUN ways to Involve Kids (if applicable)
  • We'll show you how to make sure the dance floor is packed from the beginning
  • How to have a Memorable & FUN Celebration & MORE!
  • We'll share all of this & more BEFORE signing a Contract/Agreement


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