My fiance and I are having an engagement party this August at an outdoor pavillion (my sister, sister-in-law, and mother are throwing it for us). On my side of the family, I have many cousins who each have between 2-6 kids. His side only has 2 kids. We want to request no children (if we included children it would be an extra 30 people) but are worried it would seem rude, especially since the event will be held outdoors and is not particularly formal. My Mom is worried about how everyone will react to the no kids rule.
How would you say no kids on the invite? For those of you who have children, would you be offended? I like children, I just feel the event will be less chaotic and more enjoyable if it's adult only.
Any advice would be appreciated! Thank you.
