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Just Said Yes May 2020

Advice on wording for invitations

Hope, on January 6, 2020 at 10:20 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6
Hey everyone I need your help! I have huge family and I decided to not have kids at the wedding. That way I’m paying for 2 people vs a family of 5 to eat I just have to many kids in the family to invite them and all the rest of the people I love as well. I have 2 kids of my own so I know it’s going to hurt some feelings. How would you say it on the invitations that I’m not having children attend the wedding? What’s the right wording?
Thank you for your time I appreciate it

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Latest activity by Baker, on January 7, 2020 at 10:50 PM
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    Expert October 2021
    Megan ·
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    Having a child-free wedding is pretty common--I'd actually recommend searching that term on Wedding Wire and reading up on all those posts.


    Invites are to explain who is invited, not who isn't. You shouldn't state anything about kids not being invited. What you can do...

    - Address the invitations to "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" instead of "The Smith Family."

    - On your RSVP cards, you can denote the invited guests in the "We have reserved __ seats in your honor" by writing in "2."

    - You can spread the fact that your wedding is child free by word of mouth as well.

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  • Sylvia
    Beginner December 2021
    Sylvia ·
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    Some people may be offended, but let's be real- Kid free weddings are where it's at! My sister in law made sure to specify the number of seats for each invited guest, and posted to their website that they would free. They said something along the lines of "We ask that only immediate family(ex: siblings, nieces, nephews) reserve their child's seats. We are thankful for your cooperation and consideration".
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  • Baker
    Savvy March 2022
    Baker ·
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    Hi, I'm having a kid free wedding and I'm inserting a dress code card along with a details card that states: "This is an adult wedding and reception only, please come and enjoy the festivities with us!
    No Exceptions!"

    Ppl are so sensitive these days, if they don't like it it's ok to stay at home. The more money you save. It's about you and your FH! Ppl have to be ok with other people's policies.
    Whoever really wants to be there want have a problem with it. Sorry I'm so bold and blunt but it has made me happier. Good luck B2B 💙
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  • Taylor
    VIP October 2020
    Taylor ·
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    Just address the invite accordingly. They should know when the it's addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Green" and not "The Green Family".

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    Just Said Yes May 2020
    Hope ·
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    Yes girl I like it!! I want to be bold like you lol
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  • Baker
    Savvy March 2022
    Baker ·
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    You could always say: Join us for a night of adult fun with family and friends as we party the night away with Mr and Mrs....Kid-Free Wedding No Exceptions! That's a little sweeter lol You got this!

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