No kids invited!

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I think you pointed out one of the things that makes me really detest "adult-only weddings". Some of the kids' first core memories are of special events, like weddings. I have seen many more adults act the fools a heck of a lot more than a kid.

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I totally agree that you can't fault people if they are unable to attend due to childcare issues. There were times we skipped weddings or one of us did for this reason. But cut offs by age have long been etiquette approved, and are a perfectly appropriate choice on the part of the host. One alternative, if feasible is to recommend local sitters or hire one or more to stay nearby. I personally think it's unreasonable for people to take offense or be hurt in that situation, though.

In my circles close or immediate family children are almost always invited to weddings, but not all children of all guests.

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Yes, all the relatives would dote on the children because that's who they are. Grandma Linda will forever worry about each and every grandchild's whereabouts and what they ate just as their parents. Whether hosts say otherwise, each party that has children becomes a child-focused party. If we let 43 children of guests come to our wedding, we would have had someone else's dream wedding instead of our own.

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I don't think kids aren't invited to weddings because hosts worry about their behavior. Adults act like d!@#$ 100 times more often than kids. Someone else's wedding just isn't about your kid.

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I don't think I've ever been to a wedding with that many children. Usually there are just nieces and nephews or the children of first cousins if the families are close and the numbers aren't huge.

No its not rude!!! I love children very much and I have seen adults yell at them and get frustrated because they could not enjoy themselves due to aggravation. I do not want anyone yelling at a child at my reception. They have feelings too.

No it’s not rude, I wouldn’t bring my child to a wedding. I would rather me and my husband enjoy ourselves at someone’s wedding than to bring my child because I would rather them have another adult attend the wedding. Especially if you’re paying per person.

We did no kids and it’s the best move

We Are doing the same. 18 and older.

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I had an adults only wedding. No one complained. My mom actually tried to convince my sister to bring her baby, but my sister wanted a night off. As for the garter, I think it's important to know that your guests won't be uncomfortable with it. I think this thread shows many would be uncomfortable/unhappy. Another suggestion is for your to do something similar with your husband, for example remove his tie with your teeth, to make it a little more equal.

Of course you can do that. The wedding is your day so people are meant to fit to what your requests are, don’t accommodate everyone else on a day YOU ARE PAYING FOR, be selfish it’s okay to focus on what you want instead.

We plan on finding a venue that has an extra that we will turn into a kids room and then hire someone to watch the kids while the adults enjoy the reception

Not rude whatsoever...I even encourage it lol.

When my brother got married 15 years ago, I remember it being an issue with the family. However, now that I'm getting married 15 years later, it's not even expected.

There’s nothing wrong with not having kids at your special day. I know I am not have any.

Such a true statement. When the Bride & grooom Engadge in sexual sexy symptoms of behavior. No kid should see that

No, I remember back the 80s me and brother weren't invited to go just adults so all that were related we all picked about houses and had 3 of older cousins take care of us and my mom the next said it was different and fun because they didn't have tobbe watching over the kids .

It is not rude to have an “adult only” wedding and/or reception. This is YOUR big day & you should be happy & enjoy it. Especially if you know some guests may have children that may be a distraction to the wedding. Like the other comments it is common for these type of weddings and/or receptions. It’s rude for a guests to bring children despite the request by the hosts.