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Just Said Yes October 2016

Children at wedding reception

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Iliana , on April 13, 2016 at 8:19 PM

Someone please shed some light of how I should handle this. Originally, I wanted and still do want an adult only wedding. I love children don't get me wrong. My whole stance on it, is that I want my guest to be able to enjoy themselves & be able to dance without getting interrupted by their child. I know the moment we announce it we are going to get MAJOR black lash!! I mean you can drop your kid off at the baby sisters to go to the club, but you can't for a wedding!

My questions are .... What should be my cut off age?

What wording should l use on the invitations?

Should I expect guest not show up because of this?

I'm not trying to offend anyone or be mean, but I do want this to be an enjoyable night for everyone to remember. And at the end of the day it is my wedding.

Thank you

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VIP September 2016
MrsToBe-BecameMrs · on April 14, 2016 at 1:48 PM
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-18 was a good age for us to cut off because that is only one person, my youngest cousin, and it wouldn't split up any families.
- You DON'T say anything on your invites. Our RSVP cards read "___ seats have been reserved in your honor" and then I will write in how many that person/ppl get before sending
- Yes you can't force people to get a babysitter and come to your wedding. Just be gracious, Say "Im sorry to hear that. You'll be missed" and move on. Don't compromise.

Ppl will get offended at anything you do. Always be gracious and courteous and do whats best for your FH, yourself, and the majority of your guests to be properly hosted.
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Dedicated October 2016
Natalie · on April 14, 2016 at 1:49 PM
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We're doing adults only and stating it on our invite as "Adults Only Reception" - we are, however, involving our nieces and nephews in the ceremony so we're allowing them at the ceremony. That is the one exception to our rule, since they're in the ceremony - we're allowing it - immediate family only.
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Just Said Yes August 2018
Barbi · on April 14, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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This sounds very fair to me, Natalie. These children who were a part of your wedding will have fond memories of your special day for years to come ♡♡
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Just Said Yes May 2019
Julie · on May 28, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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We’re doing no one under 18 at the ceremony or reception. It depends on your crowd my family will not take the subtle hint of an invite addressed to Mr and Mrs Smith only. They’re also the type to RSVP 4 when it only says 2. In my case I’m going blunt and bold on the invites. I’m saying this is an adult’s (18+) only affair.
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