My wedding daytime reception will be held in a botanical gardens, with a drinks and canapes reception and wedding breakfast. I was just wondering whether to get some added entertainment during the day as there will quite a few kids around and was considering getting a bouncy castle (venue permitting) but was worried it might be a bit tacky and out of place seeing as the rest of the 'do is quite elegant? I want it to be a relaxed day!

Thoughts please! Or other suggestions for kids entertainment?

brilliant idea my friend had a summer wedding with a bouncy castle and an ice cream van and over the top garden games like connect 4... was just perfect

i was thinking of one to but my venue said it has to be supervised by an adult at all times and you have to make sure you have the right sort of insurance in case of accidents. i deiced not to in the end as my venue as a play park and I'm going to get some lawn games as well.

I love the idea hun, the kids would love it!! would keep them more than entertained so you adults can enjoy it xx

If your having kids during your daytime then it's an excellent idea, they're so much fun, keeps them amused and the adults can have a go too ;)

I think it sounds lie a fab idea to keep the kids entertained and it will wear them out too so they should be too tired to cause any trouble later on in the day!

Z x

I think a bouncy castle is a great idea! Im sure the adults would prefer the kids to be on there during the day rather than running around them and causing havoc because they are bored! Also, my dads friend had one at his 50th Birthday party and by the end of the night it was the adults on there not the children! And I am sure that if the bouncy castle does have to be supervised by an adult the parents can take it in turns to keep an eye on them? xxx

we were going to have a bouncey castle until we cut out our afternoon reception, i wanted to go on it lol.
I think something like that is awesome!

I think it will be great fun for everyone, go ahead and have a great time!

honestly its not something I would do. It depends on the rest of the wedding.... you say its relaxed but very elegant so it depends if you think it will detract away from the overall look of the wedding. I know it wouldnt work with ours given outs is a very old style theme (minus my dress which doesnt go haha as princess doesnt go with olde english/vintage style!) It all depends on whether you think it will go or not x

I don't think its tacky necessarily but i definitely would not have one for a couple of reasons.Firstly i think that it is an accident waiting to happen either adults after having too much to drink or over enthusiastic kids who don't know when to stop.I would be convinced that at best someone would be in tears and at worst there would be a trip to casualty.I think they are fine for kids parties when everyone is sober and there is constant supervision plus its for two hrs max but all day and night with sozzled guests and hyperactive over excited children never!
Secondly have you ever heard the din they make (the generator that is plus the shrieks of course) It would drive me crazy and would not fit in at all with the relaxed,elegant feel of my venue that i love.
I think its down to personal choice but i would hate it as a bride or a guest!
Gosh i sound like a right grump lol xxx

BRILLIANT idea! I wanted a small one put up in our venues garden to keep all the kids entertained while we are having drinks and photos taken but h2b said no :(

I love the idea and think of the photos you could get!

thats sounds amazing im thinking of this for my self but i no i will be on there as well as some other adults will be a good way to keep things flowing , x

i havent read all the posts here but I was going to have a bouncy castle, didnt think anything of asking the venue just persumed it would be ok. but it was actually the castle guy who said no ask them and they didnt allow it =[ xx