Is there anyone else who are not allowing kids to attend?????

There will be no kids at or in our wedding. We're only writing the names of the people invited on the invitations and are saying how many seats are reserved on the rsvp.

I feel like some people even if they see a name and # of seats reserved for them still dont get that their kids arent invited, specially if they are younger- make it clear somehow that its adults only

I have 2 kids who will be in my wedding but pretty much after the dinner portion of the reception, all of the kids will be leaving. I even got the venue to do the kids meals for less than half the price of the adults. So I say it's your wedding if you don't want kids don't feel bad.

I guess I am different because my daughter has a very rare disease and we could not leave her with anyone. In between her father, my ex husband, and myself we could always figure out a way so everyone could work. I worked 3rd shift the whole time my daughter was growing up. If I ever got an invitation to a wedding that had the no kids wanted I would wonder why they even invited me. Me personally I am not comfortable with only inviting half a family. To each their own.

We are limiting the children invited to family only. Our RSVPs will have "x seats haven been reserved in your honor". It's the closest to the "no kids" reception as I can get.

We're having an adults only reception but we're still a ways out from sending invitations. Lots of good thoughts here - thanks ladies.

Put down, "You must be over 48 inches tall to enjoy this wedding."

If pretty much all guests are local, it's not that hard to have a child-free wedding. However, if you have a lot of out-of-town guests, you have to be realistic about the fact that not allowing children may mean the parents won't attend, either. It's one thing to get a sitter at your home for an evening, and quite another either to get a sitter for a whole weekend or find a sitter in a strange town.

It's up to you whether to allow children. But if you don't, you can't blame the parents for declining to attend.

I specifially addressed invitations Mr. and Mrs. __________ (and did not add and family). We are having some kids come, but alot of our friends had little kids and wanted a night away haha!

There are NO kids invited to our wedding. Our wedding invitation clearly said Adult Only reception.

I think most people understood that from the wedding RSVP. The only person who asked about her kid was my sister. I politely told her that the wedding is adult only and I'd love for her and her husband to make it a date night.

Just like that, the convo was over. I think people will respect your wishes if you tell them in a firm, yet polite manner.

I think this whole issue is just a matter of opinion... no right or wrong way. It just depends on how the couple wants to spend their evening. I love my nieces and nephews, but I don't have children yet. I don't want to step over them at a wedding they won't remember.

I was going to invite kids but my friends have said they'd love to make it a date night. so I think I'm going to only invite kids in the family...don't you either address the invite to Mr. and Mrs. X vs the X Family?

We didn't have kids. I don't have any children, so it was pretty easy. 0 kids. My DH mentioned his cousin's son being the ring bearer, and I shut that down quickly. No kids. My reasoning was safety, but for the most part, I just don't enjoy children at weddings. There was heavy drinking and I don't believe that's appropriate for children. Only one person made a stink about it and she got a sitter and was my wildest guest. I just had everyone spread the info by word of mouth and added a line about it on my "Facts" page of my website.

We aren't having children at or wedding, besides the children in the wedding. I just told our family members ahead of time. They understood.

We do not have enough space or $$ to invite our friends kids... all 37 of them. Plus, 90 % of those kids are under the age of 5! So we said no to kids, expect to newborns and our ring bearer. The parents were all so happy to leave the kids for the night and those who can't, well they won't be coming. It is what it is. It's your and FH day, so don't feel bad about no inviting kids.

Thanks for the input. Some great ideas. People will understand and most of my people want to leave their kids home because they want to have fun. I just know it's going to be that ONE person who insist, but I stand behind my decision. My immediate family i.e. sons nieces and nephews who are in the wedding party will be the ONLY kids. Plus if they feel some type of way, then they don't have to come. Barklarich you are hilarious.

Our invites say "adult reception beginning at 4pm" I know it's probably not fair (but I don't care) that I am allowing my nieces/nephews to be present but they are leaving early (after dinner maybe). I have 2 flower girls (nieces) and one ring bearer (nephew) in the wedding. I may be selfish, but its my wedding and i'm allowed to be. I want my nieces/nephews there. They mean a lot to me and I cant imagine the day without them but I don't have the money or more importantly the space for other peoples' children. Sorry Charlie!

I put it on my wedding website and my mom has also spread it around to her family and we told FH family. I refuse to have kids there. I don't even want teenagers but obviously I need to invite my brother and cousin who are 16. Lol

I'm not allowing children to attend my ceremony or reception. However, because my guest will have to travel to Fl from NY, MD, and VA, I will have a room at my venue with a couple of babysitters for the children. Every one is happy!

Make sure your invitations say "Adults only reception" this way it is clear as day. I am only having our flower girls and ring bearer at the wedding. Personally, it is your day, and coming out of your pocket. People are going to talk no matter what you do, so make sure you are happy!

We decided to make it 14 and up except the bridal party. My 2 cousins (fg and jbm,) and FHs baby brother (rb) are the only ones allowed. His cousin has 13 kids so that would have just been outrageous...