What used to be absolutely scandalous now barely raises an eyebrow: Many millennial couples are having babies without being married first. And while some never officially tie the knot, those who eventually do often want to include their little ones in the ceremony, says Shawn Miller, an officiant and founder of Young Hip & Married, a wedding planning company based in Vancouver that specializes in unique and custom nuptials. ?Our kids are a very special part of our lives, so of course couples want to incorporate them into their weddings,? he says.
Here are six fun ideas for working your kids into your big day.
1. Make them mini-wedding planners
Getting kids involved from the get-go will help them feel special and involved. If your kid loves to shop, or has an affinity for princess dresses, they’d probably love an afternoon of wedding dress shopping, for example. And pretty much all kids are guaranteed to be on board with cake testing. Older kids can even help with wedding website design, perhaps by selecting favourite family photos to include or by adding their own personal touches, like a favourite restaurant suggestion (and even dish!) at a spot near the venue or close to suggested hotels. Kids can also help with the nuts-and-bolts jobs like licking stamps and sealing envelopes. Anything to help them feel like a part of it. 2. Write them into your vows

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