It’s no secret (because all of us were children at one time) that when children are bored, they tend to misbehave and get into trouble. The problem with this scenario is that weddings are often meant for adults and can be uneventful for children. There are no shiny things to keep them distracted, no rainbows or stuffed animals, and certainly no clowns or magicians. On top of that, they are wearing clothes that most children find uncomfortable. They most always have to sit up straight and keep quiet. So, yes, weddings have the tendency to turn even the best-behaved young gentleman and young lady into the red head from “Problem Child.” To combat this issue, a lot of couples have weddings and/or receptions where kids are not welcomed, but for other brides, me especially, this is not an option.

Large events and celebrations often include alcoholic beverages, and weddings are no exception. Wine for the toast and an open bar for the guests…but alcohol isn’t for everyone’s taste or budget. So, in order to keep everyone’s palates wet and your event flowing, you may want to give these non-alcoholic drinks a try.