Aaaw, look at these little angels.

Butter wouldn't melt in their mouth, right?

Contrary to cliche memes and TikTok, there are times when the engaged couple gets it right. And when they do the kids (and therefore the adults) have a ball and are an awesome source of fun and laughter.

Just imagine a little page boy busting some moves on the dance floor or a sweet flower girl raiding the dessert table before she should; super cute!

It's sitting still quietly for (for what seems to them) a lifetime, that doesn't end well.

Unbridely has seen the good and the bad of kids at weddings and we want to make sure that you are armed with the best tips and tricks to get the kiddies onside for your big day.

First up, make the decision to include children in your wedding (or not) as early as possible

This immediately circumvents parents getting in touch individually to ask if their little cherub will be in the wedding party, or invited as a guest. This in turn means that you will not be put on the spot or feel pressured to make an important decision without weighing up your options, or checking your fiancé's expectations, first.

For example, if you're planning an evening wedding, or it's very formal (or very informal/adult in nature) it may not be appropriate to invite kids in the first place.

Be VERY clear on the invitations as to who's invited and who's not

Some engaged couples choose to extend their wedding invitations to children for their immediate family only, while others keep their guest list child-free with the exception of the flower girls or page boys.

It's always best to make a reasonable and understandable distinction and to be consistent.

Call all of your guests with children to inform them of your decision.

Before you send your wedding invitations out, make a call to your friends and family who have children to explain that your wedding is (or isn't) child-friendly. If you're arranging childcare services, letting the parents know ahead of time will save a lot of time and energy and reduce the chance of misunderstandings later.

So you've decided to invite the kiddies?

Best to be armed with a few ideas on how to entertain them, so everyone can have fun..

Here are 9 great ways to keep the kids happy!

1. If you are including children in your wedding party and expect them to be in the processional (that's the walking down the aisle part) help them practise or better still arrange an onsite rehearsal or run-through.

If there are several flower girls or page boys, pair them up (littlies find confidence in numbers), ensure that their shoes and outfit are comfortable and be sure to arrange seats (or a picnic rug for an outdoor ceremony) so they are not required to stand for the duration.

2. Confetti is (in most cases) an environmental no-no, but eco-confetti, leaves, rose petals, lavender, noise makers, wands, bubbles and kazoos are SO MUCH FUN!

3. Think about age-appropriate seating whether it be on their parent's laps, on their own kid-sized chairs, or a picnic rug set to one side. Make them (and their parents) feel like you've considered them and their comfort.

4. Personalised kids packs. Things like mini-colouring in books, crayons, sugar-free lollies, bubbles and stickers in a little bag or box WITH THEIR NAME ON IT are worth their weight in gold.

5. Cater for the kids with age-appropriate meals. A fed child is a happy child. A happy child means a happy parent. 'Nuff said.

6. Dedicate a kids table or kids room (crèche). If you are having a lot of young children at your wedding, you might want to consider hiring crèche facilities run by qualified nannies who can supervise the children throughout the day or during specific parts of the day. They can set up an activity center in a separate room (think craft tables, games and a teepee with cushions) and keep the children entertained, safe and content.

7. Games. Lawn games, board games, video games or quizzes - again the age-appropriateness is key.

8. Face painting. An experienced face painter with a spare hour and a case full of paint can do magical things.

9. Quiet room. Allocate a room for parents to take their children if they need a bit of time away from all the excitement or if they need changing. A TV and DVD player in a ‘quiet room’ is perfect - throwing on a G-rated Disney cartoon on is a sure fire way to get children of all ages to calm down and sit still (for a few minutes at least).

How did you make the decision about including children to your wedding and how are you going to keep them entertained? Let us know in the comments.