childrens meals?

Question

for our reception are not part of the buffet , in fact thats the way the caterer does it (our venue has catering and it's the only thing we're allowed to use )

the childrens meals go up to age 12 do i need to specify that?
also should i be right in assuming that anyone with a baby that doesn't eat solids yet won't be marking children's meal?

sarah, invites have not gone out yet but we were going to put it in the RSVP envelope anyways no matter what we did....
but what list are you talking about
we're having a buffet so we just need a spot for childrens meals but i wasnt sure if i should specify up to age 12 and assume that others will not mark children's meal when they really don't need one (for infants)..

Barbara those things aren't offered at our venue and we're not allowed to bring anything outside in except the wedding cake...

the children's meal is chicken fingers with mac and cheese and applesauce..

I don't think children would like to eat pan seared salmon...

Answer 1

I think thats ok to put (12 and under) behind the children's meal option, but be aware that many 12 year olds may want the buffet, so dont be surprised if you are inviting a family of three and the kid is 12 and they dont check off the kids meal option.

As for the infant, I would assume that the parents wouldn't check the kids meal box(I know I wouldnt have), but you never know with people, they do strange things, especially when it comes to weddings, so in this case be prepared for anything!

Answer 2

Never assume anything. With a baby, they may mark wanting a kids' meal and they may not. You never know with some people.

I would definitely put down the ages. Also some 13-17 yr olds may prefer chicken fingers to salmon (not sure what you're offering). Kid's menus vary from age 10 at some places to 12 or 13 at others.

Answer 3

have you already sent your invites out? If not type up a choice list on the computer and make it look nice and send it along with the invite to people you know have children that woulb possibly be attending. Ettequette wise its not really acceptable to put something like that in the invite but many people don't know the rules anyway. If you wanna keep the ettiquette then print out a list like i said and send it in a separate envelope. Yeah this is prob gonna take some time but just might save you some $$$ that you can play with on your honeymoon

Answer 4

yes you should assume that handheld infants will not a meal along with small toddler children .. most parents will feed the children some food off their plate instead of getting them a plate.

yes you need to specify in the invites that the childrens meals only go up to age 12. that way there is no hard feelings the day of becuase someone didn't know

have a great wedding!! :)

Answer 5

I don't believe in children's meals - ever. - but especially at a wedding reception.

Who wants to serve hamburgers and hot dogs at an elegant reception? Children need to learn to experience new tastes etc. etc. without fuss.

That said, you CAN have the caterer prepare a few dishes that are "kid friendly" for your buffet - and let Mummy and Daddums decide what to serve Precious.

Mostly kid friendly means serving sauces and condiments separately so the children can enjoy something the recognize (carrot sticks, strawberries and meat balls or steamed shrimp etc.) without having to deal with "adult" tasting sauces.

Consider including in your menu:
Meat balls
Chicken wings
Peel-eat shrimp
Cut up fresh fruit chunks
Cut up veggie chunks
Really good rolls

Then it will be up to Mummy and Daddums to feed Precious.

NOTE: Allowing children to eat "adult food" makes them feel quite grown up indeed.

And as for infants - that's up to the mommy.

BTW - consider hiring an au-paire for both the ceremony and reception - to care for the various Precious-es accompanying Mummy and Daddums. This keeps interruptions and precocious children from taking over the party.

Answer 6

Agree with those ^ answers.

And don't forget a kid's table!! If you are going to have more than just a couple kids, make up one special table just for them with an array of fun coloring books and crayons, lego's or other forms of entertainment. They will love you for it! =)