Kids Party Reception question(s)?

We're holding a KIDS PARTY (Babysitting Reception for kids) during our adult-only reception. The party is basically babysitting for children of the bridal party and our immediate family. We're serving pizza, juice and soda, showing movies, giving favor bags, setting up a few playstation age-appropriate games, and setting up a movie or two to play on another TV.





I have two questions related to this party:





1) Do you have any other ideas on some fun and safe things for kids to do for the 4-hour party? The age ranges are mostly 10 to 14 year olds, but we have a 3 year old and two 6 year olds attending as well.





2) Can you relay the ways that people have let you know, or any ideas you might have, that the Reception after a Wedding was ADULTS ONLY? The only exception we are making is to our teenage ushers - all of whom are almost out of high school - and to my future stepson, Trey (10). He will come for 1/2 of the Reception, then go to the kids party.





Thanks!!!

Kids Party Reception question(s)?
I guess if your going through all of the trouble of setting up a "Kids only" reception (which I wish I had thought of and might steal) I would also go the extra step and send the children separate wedding invitations, letting them know that there will be a reception after for just them. I think its a wonderful way to make them feel special. It will also help the adults understand the "adult only" remark that you are putting on the bottom of your invitations to them.





Hmmmm... I think I will go get started on this myself. Good luck!
Reply:That is a great idea! It's very thoughtful, even if it could be a headache for you! Lol





You could do something arty... like decorating cupcakes. Just have a table set up with a cover on and a load of plain cupcakes. They put out bowls of things to put on it like icing, and sugar decorations. I'm assuming the children will be supervised?





Just write in the bottom of the invite that the reception is adult only. I'm sure people will understand as organising anything on a huge scale is expensive and stressful. You wouldn't want anything added to make it potentially worse!





Oh, and congratulations! :o)
Reply:1) I have a 13 year old brother, so speaking from experience, I think you've got that age group well covered with the movies and video games. That's really all they're interested in at that age, other than sports (and his case--girls).





2) The best way to relay the 'Adults Only' Reception is to already have the number of people invited on the RSVP card and their names. You could state it to say 'We've reserved 2 seats for you, please RSVP' that way they know the parents are only invited. For those that just don't get the hint, have your MIL, MOH, or mother make phone calls to politely explain that it is an adult only reception.





Good luck! :o)
Reply:Good day,


You have a great list started...maybe some arts and crafts or


hala hoop contest, bingo. Somethings tells me that the 13 and 14 years will have their own ideas.. So good supervision is a must. Maybe some can bring sleep bags and pillows. Happy nups