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Andrea
Expert June 2015

Adults only wording on invitations?

Andrea, on August 11, 2014 at 3:46 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

I am having an adults only ceremony and reception. I have put it on my website and will be very specific on the save the dates & invitations on who is invited (i.e. addressed by name or Mr. and Mrs.). I am concerned that one of my out of town guests may not get the hint since they have a sickly child and understandably don't feel comfortable leaving them home, however I know that I need to be firm with the "no kids" policy because I don't want to offend other guests who will be told the same thing. Is there a way that I can put "Adults Only" in the invitations that way it's very clear when I start getting RSVPs? I don't know if it being on my website and specific addressing of guests will be enough. Thanks!

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Latest activity by Patricia, on July 25, 2017 at 10:54 AM
  • Shamika
    VIP August 2014
    Shamika ·
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    On our RSVP cards (FH created them) and he put "Adults Only" on the response card.

    If the wedding came up when talking to people, I will simple say "glad you found someone to watch your daughter so you can attend the wedding." I only said this to one friend bc she's notorious for saying last minute she doesn't have a sitter. Most guest who have kids understood and felt kids shouldn't be at a wedding. I only have one couple that I know of who were offended.

    I say this bc sometimes having it on the RSVP card/invitation isn't enough - some ppl would still ask. I had ppl who clearly the invite was written out to them and they asked me if they can bring a plus one.

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  • Emmy
    Master January 2015
    Emmy ·
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    What you have done is enough. All you need to do is put who is invited, when you get a rogue rsvp-er with kids added on, just politely explain that you can only host those you listed. Be aware that this may cause some guests to decline attending. If you really feel you must include "adults only" I think the best way I have seen it is "although children are a blessing, this wedding is an adults only affair" But your best bet is what you have already done and word of mouth

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  • Abbiell
    VIP October 2013
    Abbiell ·
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    I think what you put is clear enough, but it always seems like there is one person who is oblivious or just chooses to ignore the obvious. So another option would be "we have reserved __ seats in your honor" and then below that "__/__ decline" or "__/__" accept. Then you fill in how many seats so they don't have the chance to write in additional guests. I did this even though we allowed children and it worked for me.

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  • Andrea
    Expert June 2015
    Andrea ·
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    Abbiell, I like your suggestion, I will keep that in mind that way it can't be further obvious. Thanks ladies for your opinions!

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    Super September 2014
    Miimii ·
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    On my wedding invitations I put at the bottom "Adult Reception to follow" people def got the hint

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  • Soon2Be Mrs. A
    Devoted March 2016
    Soon2Be Mrs. A ·
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    I've been having my bridal party "spread the word" casually about the no kids rule. However, i do have one bridesmaid who has asked me twice that her 11 year old child himself wanted to ask me directly. Not cool. Stick to it.You've done everything right. If they cant leave their child its understandable but the show must go on lol

    Abbiell - THANK YOU i love the wording and will be using it as well Smiley smile

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    Just Said Yes January 2018
    Patricia ·
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    Need you Guy's help, we did save the date cards now we about to do wedding invitation how can i avoid the RSVP can do website non Facebook and leaves out the RSVP

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