How do I tell people that anyone under 18 is not allowed to come?

Hello!

I have had brides just pop a small paragraph on their invitation or replies stating that it's an Adult Only event - one bride did a little poem expressing how they love all their guests children however, they want everyone to have a great time and be relaxed so it was an adults only event.

There are nice ways to put it on your invitations it just depends on your style and what works/sits well with you. :)

I hope that helps a little bit!

- Catherine

Hi there,

When my couples are deciding on the wording for the inside of the invitations, I have this topic as an inclusion to consider as more and more couples are opting to not have children at their wedding.

i for one am not offended by this having 2 children myself as it is a perfect excuse to take my mummy hat off haha

you can simply add at the bottom of your invitations a 1 line blurb stating 'by request of management, no children under 18 years' or 'our reception is an adults only event'.

If you didn't want to add that onto your invitations, you could also guest personalise the invitations.

All the the best with your planning!

Jayva Event Designs xx

Hi there,

I think it's best to individually address the names of the guests on the invitation so that there is no misunderstanding. Then a simple line at the bottom of the inviation stating that only guests aged over 18 are invited. Then there's also the word of mouth that you, your partner, parents and close family will spread that information, which can sometimes be less insulting to parents that can't bare to be away from their kids for the evening.

Hope that helps.

I'm happy to chat if there's any other information I can help you out with :)

Hello!

Most of my couples put a line on the RSVP card so that it doesn't clutter the invitation. However if you don't have an RSVP card, then you include a line on the bottom of the invitation itself, in the same section as the dress code. Here are a few lines I have used in the past:

1. Strictly invites only (a bit harsh, but if you really need to get the point across to some stubborn guests you can use it).

2. Due to venue restrictions, we respectfully ask that guests under the age of [insert age] come to the ceremony only

3. Our reception is an adults only event

4. Our reception venue is restricted to guests who are 18+

I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Cheers,

Lava :)

Hello there

There are a couple of ways I would suggest you word your invitations. Firstly, you can personalise each invitation to the specific invitees and therfore leave out the minors. You can also add a little bit of wording to the bottom of the invite for example "this is an adults only day" or there are even little poems that some people choose to put on the information card if you are having one. Hope that helps! Regards Michelle