If you’re getting married as a parent, your wedding day is about more than just becoming a couple, it’s about celebrating the beautiful beginning of a new chapter together as a family. Naturally you’ll want your children to be part of the celebration in ways that are thoughtful and memorable. Involving your little ones in the wedding can help them feel valued, involved, and create memories all of you will cherish forever. One simple yet heartfelt (and often overlooked) way of doing this is by including your children in your wedding stationery. From playful save the dates to signage and thank you cards, your stationery sets the tone and theme of your wedding day. Involving your children in this part of the planning sends a beautiful message right from the start that this celebration is about more than just two people.
In this blog, we’re sharing some of our favorite ideas for involving your children in your wedding stationery! We’ve listed some creative, meaningful and memorable ideas below that are guaranteed to make your guests smile.
MENTION THEM BY NAME
One heartfelt way to include your children in your wedding stationery is simply by naming them. It’s a small gesture that carries a lot of meaning. Including your children’s names on the invitations or ceremony programs acknowledges the important role they play in your life and your relationship. It sends a beautiful message that your wedding isn’t just about the two of you coming together, but about your family becoming whole.
You can include their names in your invitation wording in a few different ways. Here are some examples to inspire you:
- “Together with their children, Jack and Emma, Marian and John invite you to celebrate…”
- “Marian, John, Jack & Emma invite you to join them as they celebrate the beginning of their new family.”
- “With joy and love, Marian and John, along with their little ones, Jack and Emma, invite you…”
This type of phrasing makes your invitation feel more personal and inclusive. It’s also a lovely keepsake for your children to look back on when they’re older as they were part of the celebration from the very beginning. If your children are older or have opinions about how they’re involved, you could even let them help with how their names appear.
For ceremony booklets or order of service cards, you might include a small note such as:
- “We are so happy to share this day with our children, Jack and Emma, who bring joy to our lives every day.”
Ultimately, mentioning your children by name shows that this is more than just a wedding, it’s the creation of a family story.
LET THE KIDS DO THE INVITING!
Writing your invites from your children’s perspective is an adorable and fun way to include your kids in your wedding stationery, especially for younger children. It’s a playful touch that adds warmth and personality that your friends and family will love.
You can use wording like:
- “Guess what? Mommy and Daddy are becoming Mr and Mrs!”
- “My Mommy and Daddy are getting married!”
It’s instantly charming and sets the tone for a celebration filled with love and laughter.
This is a playful and adorable way to include your younger kids in the invite process. You can keep it sweet and simple or add doodles and messages your kids helped with.
USE THEIR ARTWORK
Children’s artwork is filled with personality, joy, and innocence, qualities that can add warmth and individuality to your wedding invitations. Consider including a drawing, doodle, or handwritten message from your child on an insert card, or even printing it on the back of the invitation itself. Whether it’s a cute sketch of the family, a simple heart, or a note that says “I love Mammy and Daddy,” this kind of detail is sure to bring a smile to your guests’ faces and will make your stationery feel completely unique and heartfelt.
You could even scan their drawing and work with your designer or printer to create a stylised version that complements the rest of your invitation suite.
INCLUDE A FAMILY SILHOUETTE
Silhouettes are a timeless and elegant design choice often used on wedding invitations. Traditionally, they depict the couple, but why stop there? Including your children in the silhouette is a subtle yet meaningful way to symbolise the unity and bond of your family. Whether it’s a silhouette of the whole family holding hands, one of the children walking ahead or being lifted in the air, these designs are a gentle visual nod to the story you’re celebrating: not just a wedding, but a family coming together.
You could even use the same silhouette motif across your stationery, from save-the-dates to thank-you cards for a beautiful, consistent theme.
FEATURE A PHOTO OF YOU ALL TOGETHER
Another simple yet meaningful way to include your children, is by featuring a family photo in your stationery. Whether it’s a relaxed snapshot from a weekend outing, a cozy
moment at home or a more polished engagement shoot that includes the kids, adding a family photo to your save the date cards or thank you cards instantly makes the stationery feel more personal and full of heart.
This can work wonderfully with a minimalist design that lets the image speak for itself, or as part of a collage with handwritten notes from your children. No matter the style, this small detail makes a big emotional impact and will likely be treasured long after your big day.
INCLUDE A PERSONAL NOTE OR QUOTE FROM THEM
Add a short message or quote from your child as a sweet surprise tucked into your stationery. This is an adorable idea for younger kids and toddlers. It could be as simple as:
- “I can’t wait to be flower girl – Lily”
- “I’m most excited for cake and dancing – Ethan”
You can include these notes on the back of your invitation, inside your ceremony program, or even on thank you cards. It’s a personal, heartfelt detail that shows how much your little ones are part of the story.
Including your children in your wedding stationery is a beautiful way to honor the love and unity of your new family. From playful invites to memorable keepsakes, these thoughtful details help tell your unique story and make your children feel truly included in your special day. However you choose to involve them, these small touches will leave a lasting impression on your guests, and even more importantly, on your children.