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Jaymie, on February 1, 2011 at 11:08 PM

We are having a "no kids" reception, therefore, the invite indicates "Adult reception to follow" (after the ceremony). My fiance indicated that we will need to state somewhere on the invite "no kids at the ceremony" either ... since we are having a videographer for our ceremony, he does make a good point of not wanting fussy/crying kids to ruin the video sound. My question is how do you state that on the invite? I was thinking of doing some sort of insert that can state that bit of information, but do you think that will be too much? Or would it be safe to assume that if the guests see "adult reception to follow", they will not bring their kids to the ceremony? Please help!

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Just Said Yes September 2012
Kate · on February 16, 2012 at 9:56 PM
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Hi everyone! I find all of your advice VERY helpful. We are getting married later in life, first for me and second for my finace. We are having a small reception (100 ppl) at a 4-star restaurant with a fancy champagne cocktail hour and 4-course plated dinner paired with wine. It's a very small venue and the style does not suit children, so I am inviting only family (aunts, uncles, and first cousins only), life long friends who ARE family, and my fiance is doing the same. No kids, which includes my first cousin's kids regardless of age. I plan to address save the date and invitations only to the invited parties. Most folks know our venue well and that this is not a kid-friendly event. I can only think of 2 people who may have their druthers about this and I know I can handle it.

I have posted the link to the restaurant on our wedding website. When they see the venue including photos and menu, this will also help them figure out our style and why kids were not invited.
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Just Said Yes May 2013
Rosa · on January 27, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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I wrote please no small children 13 under not allow. have three young kid that are my flower girl and two ring bearer
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Just Said Yes September 2016
June · on September 2, 2016 at 2:44 PM
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I see that all of you do not want children at your weddings. However just about all western cultures encourage children because it makes a wedding a lot more fun. Unruly children can be removed in seconds, and the family celebrating can continue. Also, I hope you put as much energy into your marriage as you do your wedding day, which is only one day. And don't forget that your wedding day will not be perfect like you want it to be. Just relax and enjoy the day all you bridezillas out there.
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