We're going to have a party soon for my 40th birthday, and I'd like for people with young children to find a babysitter as my home is not geared for entertaining small children... and so many parents these days don't bother to make their kids behave.
I wanted to put something on the invitations that say... "Thank you very much for hiring a sitter." or "Please hire a sitter." What would be the best way to word it, or should I not put it in at all?
2006-10-24 08:16:37 · 32 answers · asked by odandme 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I THINK IT IS YOUR PARTY AND IF YOU CHOOSE NOT OT INVITE SMALL CHILDREN THEN INCLUDE A NOTE LIKE : 18 AND OVER ONLY , THANK YOU FOR HIRING A SITTER FOR THIS CELEBRATION, OR HEY LEAVE THE BRATS AT HOME JK, ANYTHING THAT IS TO THE POINT. IT IS THEIR CHOICE AS TO WHETHER THEY ACCEPT OR DECLINE.
2006-10-24 08:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by ***BUTTERFLY*** 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
First address the invitation to only the adults in the family, that's clue one. Second, set the time of the party for later in the evening, clue two. Lastly, state in the invitation that it's an Adult Night Out, or Adults Only Please, or Put the Kids to Bed and Come Have Some Fun, something like that, if they don't get that clue refuse them at the door, hahahaha. It's not rude, it's your party and you can invite or not invite anyone you want to. Most parents will be glad to hire a sitter and have a child free night. I know I would!
2006-10-24 08:24:05 · answer #2 · answered by disneychick 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would steer clear of telling people to hire a sitter--people don't like to directly told what to do. Perhaps wording it in a way such as, "An adult reception..." or something similar. That is what is put on wedding invitations when children are not allowed to come. Just an idea. :)
2006-10-24 08:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Start the invitation with "A night out for the adults. My 40th birthday party." That way it sounds fun, but it still gets your point across.
2006-10-24 08:20:21 · answer #4 · answered by sheeny 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Just put on the invitations that's it's an adults only party. There's nothing wrong with that at all.
2006-10-24 09:50:06 · answer #5 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about "Adults night out! Take a break from the kids and join me/us in a 40th birthday party!" Keep it light.
2006-10-24 09:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put on the invitation that it is an adult party . . that should tell all parents to hire a sitter or don't come.
2006-10-24 08:20:28 · answer #7 · answered by Rainy 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you'll have many "friends" showing up for the party... The wording is a bit on the insulting side... A celebration is a celebration... friends, family and yes... kids as well... They are part of the people you are inviting... ruley or unruly... This is taking it a step beyond the "no kids at a wedding" invitation... which is equally ridiculous...
2006-10-24 08:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by deakjone 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's tacky. Just write "adults only please" on there. Actually lots of people with kids are dying for an opportunity to get a sitter and leave the house for a change!
2006-10-24 08:20:49 · answer #9 · answered by Chloe 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Put on your invitation , "Adults allowed at this party only" or "Adults only please". But understand that some will opt out of YOUR Birthday to spend time with THEIR children.
2006-10-24 08:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all u need 2 do is put "adults only or no children, thank u". your friends will understand & they will get a sitter.
i see it all the time w/ parties gatherings & weddings.
2006-10-24 08:26:15 · answer #11 · answered by mmvmartha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋