In other words no small kids. I recently got married on a beach and am having a recption in my hometown for my family in the late spring. Several of my family members and friends have kids, and I do not want small kids at the reception. I am looking for the correct wording to advise this on the invitation.
Thanks in advance
2007-02-22 04:54:50 · 9 answers · asked by tree 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You say that it is an adult reception.
2007-02-22 04:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by Lissy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You would address the outer envelope to the couple and on the inner envelope just write the names of those that are invited. In case this doesn't work for you *it has happened that people have brought their children* you could always write:
"Adult Reception to follow." Here is a little advice from mygatsby.com.
"No Children" - How to Address this Situation
There really is no easy way to tell your guests that their beloved children are not invited. The most subtle approach is to spread the "no children" restriction by word of mouth. If you are looking for a more "formal" statement, here are two ways that avoid putting the bad news directly on the invitation:
On the reception card:
'Adult Reception'
or
On the response card:
Please respond on or before (Date)
M________________
Number of Adults____
2007-02-22 05:04:28 · answer #2 · answered by Riss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just write it on the invitation...Over 16 only or Adults only.....however, I find this sad because the best part of a wedding reception is usually the energy and dancing and fun the younger children bring....They are cute and fun to watch and they have such a good time and have fun dressing up for your special day.....I wish you would reconsider that....ss
2007-02-22 05:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong with kids at the reception? What are you afraid of? Might as well start getting used to them now, since you and your husband will probably have one some day.
But if you have to act like that, just put it flat out on the invitation at the bottom....no guests under 16 will be admitted.
2007-02-22 04:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only write the names of who you are inviting on the invitation, if it doesn't say and family or something like that then they shouldn't expect to bring any family members. If someone RSVP's and says they are bringing more than who was invited then call them to let them know that you don't want children there, just be nice about it. Don't make exceptions for anyone, because if you make exceptions for one person then anyone else who wanted to bring a child might get upset.
2007-02-22 05:05:22 · answer #5 · answered by Dragonfly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can specify at the bottom:
"Adult reception to follow". Or tell your family, so it spreads by word of mouth.
2007-02-22 06:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by amcs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's your reception you should be able to say it however you want. but if you are trying to be polite simply say no one under 16 please sorry for the inconvienence
2007-02-22 04:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps you can just call everyone who has kids.. and just let them know they should look into getting a baby sitter
2007-02-22 04:58:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just write "adults only, please" somewhere very visible on the invitation.
2007-02-22 04:59:05 · answer #9 · answered by Not Allie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋