Super Weddings FAQs

Our Super Sitter roster is very diverse in every way, and it’s one of the best things about us! We have artists, nurses, empty-nesters, accountants, musicians, and everything in between! All sitters have been interviewed multiple times, are background checked, and fully vetted. We meet them all, and they go through additional training to be qualified to work for Super Weddings.

Parents/Adults register their child(ren) using the specific link provided. After that, SW takes care of the rest! We collect information, we send all relevant details to families prior to the wedding, and we make sure our Wedding Sitters Team has all the info they need to run a successful event!

Registration is due 6 weeks before the wedding. We will close the registration form at this time, so that we can make sure we have an accurate count to ensure safety for all kids at the event.

Sitter ratios are dependent on the number of children, the # of different ages of children, specific needs of children, or any factors CSS deems to be important. Each scenario has its own factors to be evaluated, such as movement throughout the venue, childcare within the ceremony and/or cocktail hour, and any other need that may arise that pulls sitters in different directions. We factor in bathroom breaks and diaper changes, as well as any elevated difficulty of watching children in a room or rooms filled with other people and breakables. Safety is our number one priority and our ratios reflect that!

When you drop your child off, you will be given the Lead Sitter’s contact phone number to stay in touch with them as needed. If your kiddo had a rough time with you leaving the room at drop off, we ask that your first mode of checking in is to text the sitter instead of coming into the room and going out again. We assure you that if the kids need your help or the sitters have a question, they will definitely reach out to you.

Based on the type of childcare your wedding has booked, age-appropriate toys and games will be provided by Chicago Super Sitters. For example, board games, coloring books, play-dough, etc. Our sitters are also well-versed in the world of play time, and will ensure your kids stay busy!

It depends on the location and event! Sometimes we’ll use movies for calm down time for late night events, but it’s not our go-to! If a movie is shown, it will be of the rating approved for the youngest kid in the group. Note: If you choose to send your child with an electronic device, CSS assumes no responsibility for that device while in our care. We’ll allow your child to use the device, but we cannot be responsible for taking care of the device, as our job is to take care of the kids.

Please send your child(ren) with anything they may need during their time with their Super Sitter(s), especially if it’s going to be a late night – jammies, extra clothes just in case, diaper bag, special blankies, etc. For the older kids, books, comfy clothes, etc. Our sitters will make sure all that comes in with them, also goes out with them. We will offer name tag stickers for their stuff, but welcome you to name-tag ‘em too if you can!

Super Sitters does not provide snacks or food. Ask the to-be weds about the food plan to be sure your kids’ needs are met. If they’re not providing what your kid needs, please bring it with you (no nut products!).

If it is a late night event, we will have had this conversation with the to-be-weds. It’s our goal to have a comfy, cozy option when everyone starts to get sleepy. Ask your to-be-weds if you have any questions about their event plan for sleepy kiddos.

No child is allowed to leave the childcare space without one of the registered adult contacts signing them out, no matter how old the child is.

No, please don’t. This disrupts the other children, makes everyone else’s job harder, and we ask that you just not do it.

This will not be a very nice wedding gift! You’ll be required to register them on site, sign the waiver, and it will cause the to-be-weds to incur some hefty fees! Unexpected kids also affect the sitter: kid ratio and impacts our ability to best care for all kids in our care during the event.

Weddings with open bars can be fun, and so are nights without kids! We want you to enjoy yourself, and know your kid will be handed back to you in whatever state you are in when you come to get them. If you anticipate wanting to rage, we highly encourage you to book an individual placement for your kid at your home or hotel instead of this group offering. You can go wild, knowing kiddos are home and safe.

The contracted event will start and end at a specific time. If you fail to pick up your kids on time, the to-be-weds (by now newlyweds!) will incur hefty late pickup fees. You can avoid this by registering here and booking an individual placement for childcare you need outside the event time frame.

Please share any important child-related information with the Super Sitters to help ensure the best night for the child, the Super Sitters, and the other children attending. We will talk to you at checkin and confirm the info we have, but if there is ANYthing that will help this be a fun and smooth night for the kids and sitters (the potty dance, tantrum triggers, favorite songs, etc.) please let us know when you check in. In general, more info is better than less, and we welcome the details.

Tipping is OK! Any gratuity to on-site sitters is separate and welcomed. 100% of any gratuity goes directly to the sitters on site.

Super Weddings will send specific details to you the week of the event. Reach out to your to-be-weds if you have any other questions before then.