Wedding Horror Stories: Sugar Rush Chaos and Kids Gone Wild

Ah, the age-old debate: should kids be invited to weddings? It’s one of those touchy topics that gets some people really fired up. Personally, I’m all for it—when it’s planned correctly. But when kids are an afterthought, well, that’s when things start to get... interesting.

Take, for example, the weddings where kids are left unsupervised, roaming freely to indulge in all the sugary goodness at their disposal. And let’s be honest—weddings have a lot of sugar. From the endless desserts to sodas, juices, and favors, it’s a sugar lover’s dream. But for the kids, it can sometimes turn into a full-on sugar rush nightmare.

One wedding sticks in my mind like it was yesterday. There was a little boy who, after consuming who knows how many glasses of cranberry juice (sugary goodness in a cup, right?), proceeded to lay himself out flat on the floor—right by the cake table, no less—and spent a solid 20 minutes spinning himself in circles. It was like watching a toddler version of a cyclone in action. I had to ask him to move away from the cake table three times. Thankfully, the cake didn't topple over, but I wasn't taking any chances.

Then, there was the case of a 9-year-old boy who thought it’d be fun to hang out behind the bar at a venue's restaurant area. I just happened to walk by on my way to the back office, and there he was, helping himself to a little too much of the wrong kind of beverage. No harm done (thankfully!), but you can imagine what could’ve happened if he’d been messing around with alcohol or anything else. It’s one of those moments when you realize how important it is to have supervision.

Sure, they seem like harmless antics, but here’s the thing: if I hadn’t caught that kid by the cake table, we could’ve been looking at an $800 cake splattered across the floor. And the boy behind the bar? That could have ended in a much more awkward (and potentially dangerous and legal) situation.

Let’s be real here—vendors aren’t babysitters. If there isn’t something to keep the kids entertained, they’ll find their own way to amuse themselves. So, if you're considering having little ones at your wedding, here are a few ideas to keep the peace:

• A spy game with prizes – kids love a little friendly competition!

• A designated coloring area – get those creative juices flowing.

• Hire a babysitter – set up a separate room just for the kiddos.

• A movie room – let them wind down with a film while the adults enjoy the celebration.

Trust me, keeping the kids occupied will help ensure that both your wedding and the little ones are a sweet success.

Stay tuned for more Wedding Horror Stories this month! And if you have a horror story of your own, we’d love to hear it! Contact us here.