I want to give my husband a surprise 50th birthday party in the fellowship hall of our church. There is limited seating area and so I want to tell people not to bring their children. How should I go about doing this without stepping on toes? There's simple not enough room for all the adults and their children. (not to mention they are a distraction) I do not want to have to plan [seating, food, and intertainment] for a bunch of kids.
What should I do?
2006-10-31 00:54:50 · 24 answers · asked by HazelEyes 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
pardon the incorrect spelling, sorry about that
2006-10-31 01:10:49 · update #1
You don't remember when we were kids and kids didn't rule the world? Parents went out by themselves! They left in their stead someone called a "babysitter". Parents were allowed, even expected to leave the kids home. Of course nowadays if you do that, someone like Cooker may call DCF and report you for being 'mean spirited and hurtful'. BTW, what is 'intertainment'? Is that the opposite of entertainment?
2006-10-31 01:01:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely no problem, and no one should be offended.
Invitation would read: Surprise Birthday Party for "John" on Saturday, November 4, 2006 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall of St. Bart's Church. Party is for adults only. If you are in need of a babysitter for the evening, please contact Susie Smith at 555-1212 for sitting services."
If you give them the name of a sitter you know, that would be helpful.
2006-10-31 08:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't invite the kids either because of all the reasons you just said. I would specify that on the invitations and explain why. Especially being church going people, they should be understanding. Maybe the adults would like a night out without the kids. lol
2006-10-31 08:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One tactful way would be to include ADULTS ONLY,PLEASE. on the invitations. Most people will respect this...although there are undoubtably a few who won't. Besides, what kids would want to hang out at an OLD FOLKS birthday party? Don't plan anything for kids, if they do get brought, let their parents be responsible for their activities. After all, this YOUR husbands birthday. Good luck!
2006-10-31 09:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by boots 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A fellowship hall of the church is not a place to restrict children. You will find that few people will show up because they won't want to go to the trouble to pay for or find a babysitter for an event that should be a child friendly environment. I think it's okay to specify 'adults only' if it's for a wedding reception at a hall but not for a birthday party at a church.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
2006-10-31 09:00:55 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
hou are a grown woman wanting to have a party for your husband jsut let your friends know im having an adults only party on whatever day if they get offended then o well because people have adult psrties all the time but they should be okay
2006-10-31 09:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by cece2007cutie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them there is not enough seating for the children so they will need to find a sitter.
2006-10-31 08:57:32 · answer #7 · answered by Maddie H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be truthful - say there is very limited space for seating. Most people would understand that, and I wouldn't be offended at all.
Hope it comes together well for you - it's an important occasion ;-)
2006-10-31 08:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by His Best Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Specify Adults only.. but you need to acknowledge some people you would like will not be able to make it. As they may not be able to find child care.
2006-10-31 08:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just send invitations saying its adults only if they dont like it then they dont have to go its that simple
I'd love to get away from my children sometimes & have an adults party
2006-10-31 08:58:08 · answer #10 · answered by cowboys4lee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋