Following up on No Kids at the Wedding

When you send your invitations, the reply card can say "We have reserved 2 seats in your honor" (and don't put a space for them to write extra numbers or names). This should make it clear that the invite is for adults only.

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So, I had guests RSVP online and it was specific to how many names could be entered, and the FAQ says no kids are allowed. Both the people I'm thinking about RSVP'd on the website, but I'm not positive that they read through the website.

I'm just wondering how I can approach them, or how I can word following up with them about this.

I would just leave it! If they only entered their names, they will figure out that kids are to be left at home? Did the person your FH reached out to also RSVP on the website, giving only the adults' names?

My husband and I specifically told our guests with little children that the reception was adult only with the exception of our 2 sons and my niece & nephew. Everyone else who has little kids we told them so there would be no confusion. Even though the kids weren't listed on the invite some still assumed they could bring them.

We put a detail on our invite details insert that said we are having an adults only event, only children who are in the wedding party (my FH's nieces and nephew) will be present.

You could call those people you have a nagging suspicion and be like "we just want to confirm that you are aware this is an adults only event, incase you missed it on our website - we are just following up in case someone missed it" - something like that

I agree with some PP! Some people don’t read the information on the website and just RSVP. I would send a “friendly” text stating you are having an adult only wedding, you don’t want any “surprises” the day of.
A very close friend of mine RSVP’d and then I was told by my MOH that she was planning on bringing her 2 year old to the wedding. I had to text saying something like “we have it on the website, but in case you missed it, we are having an adult only wedding so that everyone gets to enjoy themselves and have a fun time”… most people don’t pay attention to the details smh

Definitely call them that way they don't have the excuse of "I didn't receive a text message" it's YOUR wedding don't let ANYONE guilt you into letting their kids come

I agree with those saying to reach out to your guests with children. You could just say something along the lines of “we had a little confusion with one of our guests, so we just wanted to reach out to the rest of our guests who have children to make sure everyone is aware our wedding will be an adult only affair”.
It’s much better to reach out now, rather than cause yourself stress and your guests inconvenience later when they show up to your wedding with their kids.

View Quoted Comment I planned on saying the same as Dee. Approach it in a general way so it doesn’t feel isolated or personal to them. “We had some confusion over kids attending and just want to let everyone know that we are hosting an adults only event. We hope you can still be there!” I’ve had a few people ask me if their kids are welcome, and it’s listed on our website too. Pretty annoying but what can you do lol

Whoops, Cece, not Dee lol darn phone

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I completely agree - this is the way to go!