Bounce house

I don't think people have to entertained constantly. Nor do I think it does children any favors when they're constantly entertained. They have to learn how to behave in social settings. Growing up is a learning process. I can't stand to see kids constantly on iPads and what not. They have to learn patience, to sit, and to behave.

that's my rant for the day.

Back to your post, a bounce house is a great way to keep kids entertained, BUT your wedding isn't a birthday party. It's parents that ruin kids, not bounce houses at weddings so it's up to you. My kids don't need it. They would love it, but they don't need to be entertained on this level.

The children that will be at our wedding aren't bad or ruined, they are well behaved. There will just be alot of them. I was trying to give the parents a break and enjoy themselves while the children got to enjoy themselves also. Our reception isn't really even a reception, its more of a family picnic/party. No toasts, no first dance just fun and relaxing. The ceremony will be our place for seriousness and beauty. After that its all fun!

Um, YES!!!! Can you get a full sized one for the grownups too, and then can I come to your wedding?

Nope the reception will be fully casual, and fun. We just got married its a time to kick back, relax and enjoy! Lol I'm sure the adults would love that but I see hospital visits since alcohol would be involved!

Nah, Lynzey, people bounce into each other in those.

I think it's a really fun idea!

Seems like it would work and everyone will have lots of fun!

Yeah I don't need people bumping heads or falling out lol

I don't know, I would only attempt this if your wedding is REALLY casual. You don't want it to end up a children's birthday party!

It's very casual. Like I said more like a picnic family gathering. The ceremony is completely seperate and were having it at a state park in a pavilion

Sounds like it could work with your wedding. I'd probably get in there with my wedding dress after a few drinks.

Sounds fun but unless it will be set up in your own backyard, be sure to check with your venue site that it is allowed. We use to rent one for our church carnival but can't anymore because of the liability insurance. (Yup people were bouncing into each other and getting hurt ... or trying to do a summersault and landed wrong breaking a leg)

Yeah I agree, you could make it work.

It's a nice thought but then who is watchimg the kids? The parents willl have to. Which makes this day more for the kids then.

Every time I've been to a gathering that included a bounce house what I saw was all the parents standing around the bounce house waiting for one of the kids to come out crying or complaining. The parents kind of chat with one another, but it is definitely not an adult gathering. As I don't have kids, this made those parties kind of suck for me since I was left with just a few other non-parents standing around by ourselves wondering if our parent friends were ever going to return to the land of adulthood. The kids have a great time -- the adults don't really seem to. However, this is just my experience with my group of friends and my family. Your social circle might behave differently. Go with whatever you feel your crowd will like!

There's pros and cons to it. Just thoughts that is all. Nothing is for sure yet lol

I think it's a great idea and would be a lot of fun but..........I would be afraid of the liability/someonegotreallyhurtatmywedding scenario. Could you hire a few teenagers to entertain?

Jeannie makes a good point - do you have wedding insurance and if so, does it cover liabilty? I know it seems like no one you ever know would sue you for something like that but, trust me, I work for an insurance company and I have seen it all.

All of the children are family and my MOH has a daughter but none of the children are really that young so that doesn't really worry me.. The company also has someone who tends the house so the parents wouldn't have to watch them like a hawk. Someone I know did this in Maryland and they said the kids had a blast. She said they had a small one and then had a giant chess game for adults. It was a carnival theme wedding lol.

I think bouncy houses are great but they need to be supervised by adults. If you don't have someone to supervise then the parents are taken away from your wedding activities to watch their children bounce around. Something you have to keep in mind but if you don't have a problem with it then I say go for it.

Whoops, didn't see your last post.

Make sure you have someone watching the bounce house and remember on so many can be in there at a time so only a small number of kids will be entertained at a time. I am not a fan of bounce houses (I have four kids) but my older three do love them. the baby which is the handful she never knows what to do in them lol. Honestly, though if not properly monitored kids can get hurt so I would have that set up.

Hahaha Annie I didn't either... Great minds think a like.