23. You’re a Venue, Not a Daycare - Handling Unattended Kids at Weddings

Unattended kids running through your venue while parents disappear into cocktail hour? You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not a daycare.In this episode of The Venue Helpline, we talk through why unattended children at weddings are more than just “cute chaos,” how they impact safety, liability, and staff workflow, and what venues can do to set boundaries without sounding anti-family.This is a must-listen for any venue pro who’s ever played accidental babysitter on a wedding day.What You’ll LearnWhy unattended children at weddings create real safety and liability risks for venuesHow to set clear expectations with couples before the wedding daySimple ways to establish physical boundaries in your venue spaceHow to empower staff to address unsupervised kids professionally and calmlyWhen and how to partner with couples on childcare solutionsHelpful LinksSubscribe for new episodes: https://www.venuehelpdesk.com/thevenuehelpline#subscribeCall and leave us your venue frustration: (713) 367-1009Submit your challenge online: https://www.venuehelpdesk.com/thevenuehelplineEnjoying The Venue Helpline? Leave us a review or share this episode with a fellow venue owner.