Details Card #2, no kids?

I would probably say “We respectfully ask that no children attend the reception”. I’m sure it’s just me but it seems a tad wordy.

View Quoted Comment I agree. Also, not only is it wordy but it kind of makes it sound like you think people can’t relax and party without their kids. I have just as much fun with my kid as without her when we attend events. It’s fine to have no children, but you don’t need to make it sound like you’re doing them a favor by not inviting their kids.

View Quoted Comment I agree with this. I’m also having a kid-free wedding, but I can see some people taking offense to the way this is worded.

Hi there Lizbeth!

This article from the WeddingWire ideas section is super helpful figuring out how to word these invites - Yes, You CAN Have an Adults-Only Wedding. Here’s How.

It advises that instead of explicitly saying "adults only" or "no kids" on the invitation, it's better to address your invites envelope with the exact names of those who are invited to your wedding (excluding the kids).

Another idea is to put the names of the invited guests directly on the RSVP card to clarify further who is invited!

Do you think this could work for your planning?

View Quoted Comment OK... Well thanks

It doesn’t matter how you mean it though. It matters how people read and perceive it. Again, I have zero issue with people not inviting my kids to weddings and I’ve attended weddings without her. I’ve also attended weddings with her. I have equal amounts of fun and am equally relaxed when she’s with me as when she’s not. I just don’t think it’s necessary to justify your decision by writing something that makes it seem like it’s benefiting the parents.

I know it's tough to hear when you worked hard on something, but I can tell you as a parent, I'd be a little miffed too that you assumed I couldn't have a good time with my kids. Not to say I'd mind at ALL a child free wedding...but I would remove the line about parents being able to enjoy themselves.

My cousin put this exact wording on their invites. Personally it doesn't bother me, but traditional etiquette is to not state who isn't invited on the invitations.

It is your wedding you put whatever you want. I get so annoyed with how everyone is always worried about upsetting or offending their guests. Mine so adult only except nieces and nephews. Congratulations and happy planning.

View Quoted Comment Finally! Goodness thank you!

View Quoted Comment It's a details card... The invitations per say are clean of such things