I want my wedding to be adults only. How can I make sure that people don't bring their kids?
Question Asked: 8/04/2019
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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Write on both the RSVPs and Invitations that you would kindly ask that no children attend the wedding. If there are too many kids/families that this effects then I would suggest recommending babysitting services that can look after their kids while they are at your wedding. If a lot of the kids are related or get along there is the option of getting a few babysitters to look after all of them in one location which can save the parents money and keep the kid entertained.
There are a few steps I would take to ensure that no children are brought to
- decide if children are ok at the ceremony but not the reception, or not at either
- decide on the exact age that is acceptable, i.e. no one under 10, under 14, under 18, etc.
- work out how many families this will affect
- name your invitations - ie on the invitation itself, name the couple you are inviting, leave their children's names off
- depending on how many families will be affected, I might suggest that you put a little card in those invitation suggesting some babysitters, or nearby accommodation that would be within a short distance of the reception
- contact the affected families - if this is something that is really important to you, never assume!
When you send out your save the dates and wedding invitations state it in there
you can always write something small and nice to make sure it’s adukts only. And when you send them personalise the envelope who it’s to
(0) · South coast, Wollongong, Southern Highlands and surrounds
Posted: 9/04/2019
Hi just write on your invitation adults only event,.kindly appreciated no children .
It is always good to put it on the wedding invitation.
Something along the lines as "Please no children" or "we kindly ask that no children are to attend"
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This one is easy to answer. You give people plenty of time so they can arrange a sitter. The only consideration may be for a new born where Mum is feeding and the parents don't mind baby being on a chair next to them. Some will be ok, some may have to decline, which is totally understandable.