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How to politely say “NO KIDS” at your wedding???
We have been printing invitations since the early 90’s (reviews http://goo.gl/pAjo1R), we deal with over 100 clients a month and this is an incredibly controversial topic.
Seems simple, just say “Adults Only” at the bottom of the invitation. Well that is very blunt and you may offend some of your guests, especially if you come from a European background; where kids are always included. Well 40 years ago kids did not cost $50 a head hence it is a quite expense to have the kids at your wedding. Some People simply want an adult event. No matter what the reason is, there are many ways to word this.
Our most common wording: Is to be a bit more subtle:
1. Main envelope should be addressed only to the people you are inviting
ie: don’t say “and family” the envelope should be “Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith” that's it.
2. Reply card: should not be ambiguous/vague it should be very direct “___ # of adults” do not say
number of guests/persons.
3. Word of mouth: just call your aunt or grandmother that you wish no kids and within few hours 200 people will know it; (method of communication before internet works well :) )
If you feel you need to give a reason: BLAME THE VENUE
1. Due to restrictions at our venue, children are not invited
2. Venue requested no children under 16 (or whatever age this may be).
3. By request of the venue no children please.
Straight to the point:
1. Adult only reception / Adult only Affair / Adult Reception to follow
2. Regrettably children are unable to attend.
3. Wedding ceremony followed by an adult only reception.
4. while we love the little ones, this is an adult only affair
If you have a large wedding over 400 people the common way
On the RSVP card you could include
"___ adult seats have been reserved in your honor"
and you fill in the blank.
Let us know your views on this subject!!!!
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