Adults Only Wording ... opinions please

I've been thinking about this too, as my reception is adults only too. I don't think the explanation is necessary .... "Adults Only" would be sufficient, and I'm sure most parents would love a night off!

Our ceremony will be formal and our reception will feature an open bar. We have planned what we hope will be a very enjoyable adults only event. Thank you so much for understanding."

"While children are a blessing and a joy, we respectfully ask that this be an adults only ceremony and reception."

I think it sounds good just eliminate the budget part. you dont have to explain yourself, and thats not thier business. if your guests call and ask why than tell them but the way i look at it, is they are lucky they are invited ( i swear im not trying to sound like a brat !

The only correct wording is Adult Reception or Adults Only Reception.

as per this website =)

http://www.superweddings.com/etiquette.html

This is slightly different from what JulyBride wrote:

"While children are a blessing and a joy, we respectfully ask that this be an adults only (21 and older) ceremony and reception."

This might let people know that 18-20 year olds aren't invited as well. While they're adults by law, they aren't of drinking age, and if I saw this written on an invitation, it would let me know that it was probaby a requirement of the location due to alcohol being served.

No I hear ya Ashley! You don't sound like a brat

I agree though to eliminate the budget part ( some ppl feel mentioning money is "tacky" )

I like what JulyBride put, a combo of hers and yours? I don't think any other explanation is needed. Anything other than asking them for adults only sounds like too much of an intrusion into their parenting lives... does that make sense?

IDK in my opinion bringing up alcohol suggests that they aren't responsible to drink and watch their kids

Bringing up money suggests that each child isn't as important as another guest

Bringing up formality suggests that their children are wild little snots ( trust me I'm not inviting kids for that reason either lol!!! )

Good Luck my dear!

While I agree with the "proper" way to write it on invitations, I think July Bride's sentence is perfect for your website. I also agree with Ashely T....you do not need to explain yourself.

Good luck...this topic causes some bad feelings in families..

Thank you all for the suggestions.... I was having a brain cramp earlier and knew what I wanted to say just not sure how to say it. Thanks again I appreciate it

We're saying: "While children are a blessing and a joy, we regretfully cannot accommodate them at our wedding. Our reception site is designated as a tavern, and, as such, all guests must be of legal drinking age."

I copied this from my weddingwebsite. Exact wording I listed under the reception tab

Please join us for an Adult reception featuring cocktails, dinner & dancing at..........

I also have a Faq tab and listed some other things, hopefully people read it! Lol

Do you guys have a wedding formality?

Yes we do. Our wedding will be semiformal.

What does "by invitation only" mean?

We would love dearly to invite everyone to our wedding but due to time and budget constraints we have to have a limit and unforntunately if you did not receive an actual wedding invitation then we're unable to accomodate additional guests, especially at our reception location.

Will there be a kids table provided?

So sorry, but our reception is an adult affair. With the reception location, timing of the day(evening), budget and alcohol consumption we will not be able to accomodate children. We really hope this does not deter anyone from attending but we really have to think about the safety o

Given the number of military folk at the wedding, I felt it also important to state that mature and clean language/behavior only. I know these people, and I know my mother. And I know that I will have to smack them upside the head if they offend her. And I don't want red marks on my hand from smacking people.

I agree with Michelle I am using Adult Event. or Adult Reception to Follow or along those lines. I feel like you do. FH has a large family with many many children. One of his cousins has 5 of her own that is 125 bucks right there alone I can't afford it. I would really like to put Adult Event Due to Budget lol