What are some creative ways to keep kids occupied during the reception?
Set up a special kids’ area in a room adjacent to your reception or at the back of your reception venue. Cover a table in white paper so the kids can draw right on the table without ruining any linens.Forgo the typical flowers-and-candles centerpiece for containers filled with lollipops, cookies, crayons, coloring books, puzzles and card games. And they’ll be more likely to stay happy if they eat kid-friendly foods, such as pizza and grilled cheese. Consider hiring a baby sitter who can keep the kids occupied with games and can take them in the lobby or outside if they need to run off some energy. My family is full of picky eaters. How far do we have to go to cater to our guests? Your best bet is to choose one basic meat entree (chicken is pretty universal) and one meat-free entree, which will make vegetarians, dieters and picky eaters alike happy. Fish is also a good option, because many vegetarians do eat fish – just steer clear of shellfish, which kosher guests can’t eat.Also, consi