It's Child Play!

Most likely, you'll have kids attending the reception. With a few special touches, you could make them the happiest age group around. Below are a few ideas to cater to the younger crowd.

Be sure to hire a babysitter for the table to ensure they don't join you during the father/daughter dance or throw spaghetti at Aunt Mable.

• Check if your reception hall has booster seats, high chairs and diaper-changing stations. If they don't, contact the parents to make sure they bring all necessary supplies.


• If you choose to have a kid's table, cover it with a paper tablecloth so they can draw on it.


• For a centerpiece, provide a bucket of crayons, several cartons of play-dough or travel games.


• Check to see if your reception or catering company offers kid's meals at a reduced cost.


• Before the traditional bouquet toss and garter throw for adults, have a candy toss for kids. This way, the kid's can participate but you won't be caught in the awkward situation of having a garter-toting, 6-year-old boy traveling up the leg of a 30-year-old.


• Maybe the chicken dance makes you cringe, but kids love it!


• For favors, send them home with candy or a small toy. Just make sure it isn't anything they'll choke on.