Childcare and Kids Entertainment
Swiss weddings run long, with a seated dinner that can last four hours, and that is more than most children can manage. The businesses here supply trained carers who take the children to a separate room, entertainers who run games and crafts during the dinner, and in some cases a full supervised programme with sleeping arrangements for the end of the night. Most price per carer per hour with a minimum, and the ratio depends on the youngest child. Ask about qualifications and insurance, who provides the room, and whether the carers speak the languages the children actually do.
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Professional childcare and entertainment service for weddings and events across Switzerland, running since 2011 with more than 50 staff and over 9,000 events behind it.
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Swiss childcare service designed specifically for weddings, with trained carers and tiered packages based on the number of children.
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Wedding Nanny
NewWedding childcare from Bern since 2021, staffed by pedagogically trained carers from Gioia Cares daycare centers, available throughout Switzerland and in several languages.
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Wedding childcare from Hedingen for children aged 3 to 12, run by DJ and event planner Markus Lutz with a team of trained educators and one-to-one care for under-3s.
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Geneva childcare recruitment agency that supplies nannies and babysitters for weddings in Geneva and the canton of Vaud, with an English and French website.
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Children's entertainment team from Wetzikon, known for its mascots Nikki and Pieps, offering face painting, glitter and airbrush tattoos, balloons and crafts at weddings.
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Children's magician Martin Iarrera, on stage full time since 1991 as the character Nobi, with three shows for ages 5 to 12 and prices published online.
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Children's magician in Switzerland with 17 years of experience and a magic degree from Kiev, offering a 40-minute show in English, German, Ukrainian or Russian from CHF 450.
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Children's magician from Gutenswil whose 60-minute show mixes magic, comedy and ventriloquism with balloon animals, performed in Swiss German, German or English.
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Children's entertainment company across French-speaking Switzerland and neighboring France, offering face painting, games, and character performances for birthdays, weddings, and family celebrations.
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Mobile children's entertainment from Möhlin in Aargau, with face painting, magic shows and crafts for weddings from the apéro onward, plus event childcare for large groups.
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Daycare center in Lyss whose trained staff also look after children at weddings, at a published rate of CHF 50 per hour plus preparation, materials and travel.
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Zurich face painter Silvana and her team, painting children and adults at parties, company events and festivals, with packages from CHF 120 an hour.
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Carla's face painting studio in the Zurich area, with a Creative Duo of face painting and a supervised craft station for weddings with children, and inquiries in four languages.
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Li, a face painter based in Hirzel, covers the Lake Zurich and Zug region with a published hourly rate and a Magic Touch service that names weddings among its occasions.
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Children's face painter Reni Hueter from Rheinfelden, working in Basel, Aargau, Solothurn and Zurich since 2021, with glitter and airbrush tattoos and hourly prices published online.
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Face painting and glitter tattoo studio from Affeltrangen in Thurgau, run by trained teacher Malä Beier, with published hourly rates for weddings and events.
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Mobile children's face painting, glitter make-up and braids parties from Zurich, with the animator bringing every material to the home or chosen venue.
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Isa's face painting service from Dübendorf, offering elegant face art for the couple and wedding guests across Zurich and its surroundings at a published hourly rate.
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A Swiss magician with over 3900 shows behind him, offering a 35-minute Deluxe program and apéro table magic for weddings, with budget bands on the quote form.
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A table magician from Kriens near Lucerne who performs among the guests at weddings in central Switzerland, with a magic show, a shell-game act and children's magic on offer.
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Schaffhausen comedy magician with over 20 years on stage, offering table magic, stage shows and moderation for weddings in Swiss German, German, English and Swedish.
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Sursee makeup artist with more than 16 years in the job, 2 published bridal packages from CHF 399, mobile service and a second business offering childcare at weddings.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of childcare services can I hire for my wedding?
You can hire professional agencies that supply nannies and babysitters or specialized teams of trained educators. Some services offer supervised craft stations or one-to-one care specifically for children under three years old.
Can I find entertainers who speak languages other than German?
Yes, many entertainers offer shows in English, French, or Swedish. Some professionals also provide performances in Ukrainian or Russian.
Are there options for entertaining children during the wedding dinner?
You can book entertainers who run supervised craft stations or provide activities like face painting, glitter, and airbrush tattoos. Magicians are also available to perform shows that mix magic, comedy, and ventriloquism to keep kids engaged.
What types of magic performances are available for wedding guests?
You can choose between table magic performed among guests during the apéro or full stage shows. Some magicians also offer specialized children's magic or shell-game acts.
I want something artistic for the kids; is face painting an option?
Face painting is a common service offered by several providers. Some specialists offer elegant face art for adults and guests, while others provide creative stations specifically designed for children at weddings.