If children are part of your celebration, Gorjestani recommends taking steps to ensure that they have fun. For starters, she selects a kid-friendly menu and presents it on a low buffet to make self-service simple. At musician Justyn Wilson's wedding, the planner offered chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, french fries and salad. Kids' place settings included crayons, coloring books and toys all tucked into a mini galvanized bucket. Gorjestani also seated the little ones at their own table and hired babysitters. "Parents are thrilled when they hear a sitter is there," she says. "They can keep an eye on their kids but still enjoy the party."