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Not inviting kids.

Christina, on April 18, 2017 at 12:30 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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So, my FH and I don't really want kids at our wedding or reception. How do I address an invite that gets that point across without being rude? I'm afraid some people won't come because of it but our budget is really small and adding children will of course, add more money. I'm also afraid people will just assume their kids are invited. Any ideas on this?

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Latest activity by spring 2017, on April 18, 2017 at 5:53 PM

Master March 2016
The Trap Selena · on April 18, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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Just address invitations to the adults of the family. Don't do "The Smith Family" on the invitations.
You have to accept that some people may not come if their kids can't come, for a variety of reasons.
And if someone RSVPs for their kids, you call them and let them know that unfortunately, you won't be able to accommodate the kids due to capacity.
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Linda · on April 18, 2017 at 12:36 PM
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Just address the invite to them as Mr. & Mrs Smith and the rsvp card shall say 2 seats in your honor
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DoggoMom · on April 18, 2017 at 12:37 PM
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We had our stationery vendor list the guests names on the RSVP card and the number of seats that were reserved in their honor. No one tried to cross things out or write in different names.
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Toya · on April 18, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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Great idea Jennifer T.
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Just Said Yes April 2017
Holly · on April 18, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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My FH and I did not want kids either, we addressed the invites to "Mr. and Mrs." Only and also had on the invite "adult reception to follow." This seemed to work fine, did not have any guests rsvp with kids! Good luck!
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spring 2017 · on April 18, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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I did the inner envelope with each invited person's name, "adult reception to follow" on the invite, the RSVP card had "___ seats have been reserved in your honor" and the wedding website explained why kids were not included. At least one of my family members still managed to get confused.

Be prepared to call individual people both before and after the invites go out. Some people are just dense!
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