How do I make it very clear in a very nice way that a party I am having is for adults and their kids are not invited this time? I'm afraid that even if I address the envelope to Mr. & Mrs. "smith", they might think the whole family is included because they were included in the past for other events.
2006-09-12 04:54:26 · 19 answers · asked by KathyS 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just wanted to point out that alcohol is not the issue here as there is nothing wrong with families getting together and adults having a couple of glasses of wine even with kids around.
2006-09-12 05:41:18 · update #1
Thanks everyone! I ended up putting:
Plan your babysiting needs early. This party is for us adults only
2006-09-12 23:57:13 · update #2
Forget etiquette, if you don't say it plainly, they'll still drag the little buggers along and ruin your fun... I'd put it bold black letters inside the invite "Adults Only", that way there can be no doubt about it!
2006-09-12 05:01:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make clear on the invitation that this is an ADULT party and that it does not include children. Just putting Mr. & Mrs Smith is to vague for some and they might bring the children.
2006-09-12 05:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by mysticideas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see nothing wrong with saying that this is an adults only party. Just don't make it look like you wrote it in just for a specific couple. For a wedding you would never say "adults only" as it is assumed unless otherwise stated.
2006-09-12 05:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We were invited to a summer party a few weeks ago and the invitation clearly stated in bold letters "*Adults only please*" It may not be the "proper" etiquette on how to do things but sometimes it's the only way to get the point across. Good Luck!
2006-09-12 05:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by jessicamarie0572 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in there something like, "Although we had a blast with the kids last time, this party is for mature audiences only, please make arrangements for the little ones." Or, depending on the number of children, you could arrange for someone to watch them at another location and see how much it would be for the whole lot and let the parents know in the invitations that they could find their own sitter or they could chip in on the group. That way if they can't find someone to care for theirs, they have the group. Also good for parents like me who don't trust their own mother let alone someone else to watch their child, if they are in a group with the other children it's a lot easier to let them go.
2006-09-12 05:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by jdecorse25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually by only including the specific names Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith ... and not including "and family" that puts across only those people are invited. That is usually invitation etiquette.
2006-09-12 04:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by MaybeToday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy....just say no kids. Tell them that this is an adult party that may contain nudity and sexual acts and not to be viewed by anyone under 18 years of age. Also add B.O.Y.R. = bring your own rubbers. They might get the hint then.
2006-09-12 05:00:40 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make it clear it is adults only... it won't offend anyone I dont think.. I think most of the people might be more excited about it and think it will be great for them to have a date night for themselves!! I know I would!
2006-09-12 05:00:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there will be alcohol there, just let the parents know that alcohol will be served and that kids aren't invited this time but the next party will be kid friendly.
2006-09-12 05:02:32 · answer #9 · answered by tarynlavender 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adults' evening only.
2006-09-13 00:57:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋