Many couples want the little people in their lives to feel included in their wedding day, whether they are flower girls, page boys, cousins, nieces, nephews or family friends. The tricky part is making sure children are cared for in a way that feels calm, considered and still connected to the celebration.
A ceremony can feel long when you are small, speeches call for quiet moments, receptions often run into the evening, and parents or grandparents can easily find themselves stepping away from the moments they came to enjoy.
The Wedding Nanny by Courtesy Care was created for exactly this reason. Founded by Sydney mum and business owner Tiffany Curtis, the service offers premium on-site wedding childminding that allows children to be included in the celebration, while giving adults the chance to relax, connect and be fully present.
The Wedding Nanny provides professional, calm and beautifully integrated care for weddings and special events across Sydney. The team includes qualified educators and allied health professionals who are experienced in caring for children and understand how to support the natural flow of a wedding day.
Rather than feeling like separate babysitting on the side, the service is designed to blend into the celebration. Support can be tailored around the couple’s timeline, venue and guest needs, whether that means calm help during morning preparations, quiet support throughout the ceremony, care during speeches and formalities, or engaging entertainment during the reception.
One of the standout parts of the service is the Courtesy Kids Corner, The Wedding Nanny’s signature reception experience. This is a beautifully styled children’s space created within the wedding venue, designed to complement the overall look and feel of the day while keeping little guests safe, settled and happily entertained.
The Courtesy Kids Corner can include neutral teepees, soft rugs and cushions, craft and colouring, Duplo, Lego, construction play, train tracks, cars, magnetic tiles, sensory trays, small world play, books, board games and jumbo games. There can also be calm rest spaces with bean bags, baby bouncers for younger guests and age-appropriate equipment where required.
For children, it means having their own inviting space where they can play, rest and feel comfortable. For adults, it means they can enjoy canapés, photos, speeches, dinner and dancing knowing the little ones are cared for by a professional team nearby.
Couples can choose from different package styles depending on their day. Options include private wedding nanny care for one or two children, a Wedding Nanny and Courtesy Kids Corner package for reception supervision and children’s activities, or the Full Wedding Nanny Experience, which can include support from morning preparations through to the ceremony, venue transitions, reception, formalities, rest time and full set-up and pack-down.
For Tiffany, the idea grew from a very real gap she kept seeing at weddings. Parents and grandparents wanted to be present, but also needed to respond to the natural needs of little ones throughout the day. After clients began asking the Courtesy Care team to provide care during weddings, The Wedding Nanny was born.
As a mum of two little ones and step-mum to two teens, Tiffany understands how much calm, trusted support can change the way a family experiences a big day. Before starting Courtesy Care, she spent more than 10 years in a high-pressure finance career, but motherhood shifted her focus towards creating practical, reliable and genuinely thoughtful care for families.
The Wedding Nanny by Courtesy Care was recently named a finalist in the Sutherland Shire Business Awards, recognising the high standard behind the service. Local couples and families will also have the chance to meet Tiffany and the team at the Cronulla RSL Wedding & Events Open Day on the 9th August, where they can learn more about how the service works and whether it could be the right fit for their wedding day.
For local mums planning a wedding, attending one with children, or helping a family member organise their celebration, The Wedding Nanny offers a thoughtful way to include little guests without placing the full responsibility back onto parents.
