I don't know where a comment such as this one should be placed in the actual invitation or a separate card. I've heard o placing a Wedding Well somewhere at the recption for those that want to gift money as a gift. Is this OK?
2007-05-07 04:47:53 · 35 answers · asked by petitesandra2001 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Please no one under the age of....
2007-05-07 15:16:36 · answer #1 · answered by bongobeat25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you do not prefer young ones there, then purely placed on the invitation, grownup Reception following the ceremony. once you address the invites, address it to the moms and dads only, not the family contributors. that is not thoughtless for the marriage occasion to be invited and no person else's young ones. they are specific young ones who're area of you, the different's at the instant are not lots. human beings ought to comprehend that and admire your needs. If young ones ensue, there is not something you're able to do in case you have made it sparkling that they don't seem to be invited. you won't be able to kick the newborn out. maximum folk undertand this, yet some will anticipate they are constantly an exception to the rule. possibly politly say on your bridesmaid that it will be an grownup reception, so she does not carry her 2 alongside. She would not have a topic with that, being a stable chum of yours besides.
2016-10-15 00:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would go on the reply card under "No. of persons ___" You would probably want to word it "Adults only please!"
A wedding well is a great idea, you can usually get one at a party store! Very appropriate, put it on the reception table and as guest walk in they can find out where they are sitting, and set down their gift or put the card with money in the well.
2007-05-07 05:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by WowUrKiddin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No children is implied but never actually stated in so many words, (not that everyone pays attention to it anyway. I still ended up with kids at mine because parents just assumed their kids were included). At that point, it's a tactful phone call or you just let it go.
The envelope containing the reply card should be have only the names of the people the invitation is extended to. IE Bob and Betty Barnes or Betty Barnes & Guest. If you put Bob and Betty Barnes and Family or The Barnes Family, you're inviting them to bring all their kids if they want to.
As for the wedding well, customs are different everywhere even within the same country. In my home city in Canada, if we put 'presentation' on the bottom right hand corner of the invitation, it means 'no gifts, cash only please'. In other parts of Canada, they don't do that. You should be able to rent a wedding well from wedding supply stores.
Congratulations and good luck with your wedding!!
2007-05-07 05:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Chris T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They typically have a white box that looks like a treasure cheat with a slit in the top for cards, this could also be used for a Well, but the Wells are a good idea.
As for the wording of the invitation, I would say that down near the bottom of the card (or on a smaller, seperate card that is placed in the folded invitation, or on top of it if unfolded) "Per request of the Bride and Groom, please refrain from bringing underage individuals." Or something of that sort...
2007-05-07 08:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by acollegeangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Address the invitation to just the Adults that you want to invite and for those that are a little more dense or unaware of wedding etiquite have it printed in your invitations as "Adults Only"
I havent heard of the wedding well, but it's generally acceptable to have a place for gifts and cards at the receptions.
2007-05-07 04:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by kelloggs322 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have heard of the wedding well, but I've never seen one. You can use a card box where they can put the greeting cards in as the money thing. Most people that give you monetary gifts put it in a card.
I would have no idea as to how to word the No children allowed, because any way you would word it I would be offended so good luck with that one.
2007-05-07 05:09:54 · answer #7 · answered by MariChelita 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would simply say in the invitation that your wedding is an adult only affair, and have the wedding a little late in the evening, around 9 or so, because most parents have their children in bed, and as the children will be tired, they won't even want to bring them. I know I would not take my girls to a wedding that was after six PM because they would be so grumpy.As for the wedding well, I have never heard of one but if you like it... why not?
2007-05-07 04:58:29 · answer #8 · answered by pjmama3 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Technically, people should know that if a name is NOT on the invitation, the unnamed person is not invited. This includes children and guests.
However, most people just assume their kids are invited. So, to avoid having them show up, just add "Adults only, please" at the bottom of the invite.
I STRONGLY recommend providing childcare, though. (And include that childcare will be provided next to "Adults only, please.") People will NOT travel without their kids, and if you want the parents to come, you need to have a place for their kids to go during the wedding and reception. Consider hiring some neighborhood babysitters (SEVERAL of them) and having them stay with all the kids in a house or, if you can arrange it, Church nursery. They will need to be paid, of course, but it's definitely worth it.
If you just want no people under, say, 13, specify that. Adults only means no one under 18.
As far as the wedding well goes, get something tasteful (like a white basket) and set it on the gift table. That way, they won't have to look for it.
2007-05-07 04:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by Esma 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
In my experience, (I've been married twice), most people do not like getting invitations that state that no children are allowed. This is because most weddings are held on weekends when daycares do not operate and sitters are already booked. Also, parents usually have to pay a lot extra for weekend childcare (usually $10.00 per hour per child.).
With the increase in the price of gas, these days, many wouldn't be able to afford a wedding gift and childcare, as well. So, even if you are a relative, many would opt not to go to the wedding at all and just send a card with a small $20.00
gift, some wouldn't even bother with the $20 because they would feel that you are snubbing their children, by not including them in the invitation.
This happened to me in both my weddings. My brothers and sisters even refused to show up because of the no kids thing.
One of my cousins only had 18 people show up for her wedding because of that.
I would really rethink the No Children allowed idea, if many of your family members and friends have children.
The wedding well idea is very tacky and not a good idea.
Just drop a few hints to close relatives and friends about the money issue and they will usually spread the word around.
But, again, if you are expecting a lot of cash, don't go with the no kids idea.
2007-05-07 05:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by txharleygirl1 4 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Typically you put Adult Only Reception on the reception card and people will get the hint. You can put adults only on the invite itself too. However, do not put anything about gifts or wishing well on the invtie that's tacky.
2007-05-07 04:59:46 · answer #11 · answered by newsgal03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋