We had our own children there who were 5 and 18 months.
I stayed in my house the night before with my bridesmaids and kids, they slept better with me in their own home so was the best option for maximum sleep.
Parents came over at 7 they helped with the baby whilst we got hair and make up done.
Went to venue for 11, nanny met us there.
Nanny looked after the baby all day, his every single need was met on a one-to-one basis and I could relax knowing he would be properly taken care of. She walked him round the grounds on his pram to nap, sat with him to eat ect on the family table etc. My 5 year old we bought new Lego sets for and he enjoyed being fussed and playing with different adults.
Ceremony at 1.30
Canapés and drinks after
Speeches at 2.30
Food at 3
We had big screens showing the big international rugby match that was on after the food, (we are welsh) alongside the bar and was lovely everyone watching together and drinking. We also had games set up on tables like jenga and scrabble. They were very funny and reminded me of Christmas Day, all drinking and playing board games together.
Party at 7- with buffet and casinos set up in the side room.
My children were taken to bed by the nanny in my parents room and she was paid till midnight when my parents went to bed. It was very expensive, but worth every single penny because they could be part of the day but properly taken care of and my parents could relax aswell. My mum and dad on the dance floor with us all is a memory I will never forget.
Everything was in one big venue so possible