Children are important in our lives and are often a big part of the commitment to marriage. They can greatly enhance the sentiments and meaningfulness of a wedding ceremony. Occasionally, a child or children can create a few unwanted dramas, which can overtake the magical moments. However, with forward planning and the children participating in the rehearsal, a positive, happy outcome can usually be achieved.

When you are making a decision on whether or not to include children as part of your ceremony, there are several key factors to look at such as the children’s ages and personalities and the (real) reasons why you are considering including them.

If they are your own children, the ceremony is the ideal time to honour the bond between you all. It is in most instances, important to include them and make them feel a part of the ceremony and therefore, part of the marriage itself. This can be done in many ways and I would be pleased to talk with you about this, and to give you some suggestions and ideas on how to achieve this in a happy, inclusive way.

Whatever the reason you decide to have children participate in what is probably one of the most important days of your life, I will help you achieve a happy, meaningful ceremony that not only celebrates your marriage, but also honours and respects your family or your friendship with the child/ren.