Proper way to say "no kids allowed"

It depends on the formality of your wedding/invitations. You could do something like “adults only reception” or “we respectfully request no children under the age of ____” or “please celebrate with us at an adults only reception immediately following the ceremony”. Or if you wanted to do a more playful route you could say “We adore your kids but thought you might like a night off! Adults only please”.

And of course make sure your invites are clearly labeled with the specific names of people invited!

Only list parents on the invite and you can include "we have reserved 2 seats in your honor" on the RSVP.

Don’t invite kids.

I only put the names of parents on the invitations and let them know that no children will be attending verbally.

Only list the names of those invited. You never spell out who is not invited.

We filled in names on the RSVP card so it was very clear who was invited.

I would just add a little note at the bottom of the invitation that reads "Adult only event." It is direct, simple, and a clear way to inform your guests. In addition, as PPs have said, address invites to the invited adults only.

Adult only reception is probably my to go one. But I would also address the invitation to the specific names of the family members. I would put the family of. On the RSVP card I will write the amount of people invite it in the household to keep it clarify.

I said that only children in the wedding party (and children of our siblings [which is MORE than enough) will be able to attend. This is an intimate, family event with a limited guest capacity.

Hi there! My fiance and I also ran into this issue and what we decided to do was to not only write the exact names on the envelopes of those who are invited but to also type up a note on the RSVP cards that says "___ seats reserved in your honor". We plan to write 1 of 1 if they are not allotted a plus one and so forth.

Also on our website under the events tab we included this note-

rsvp card

I have been very upfront about this from the get-go, no children other than immediate family. This means my son, my niece and nephew, and my fiancé’s niece. No other children are invited, and we actually have gotten nothing but positive reactions to this. I don’t think it’s so much of a big deal, you just have to be straight up with people. Either they will understand or they won’t, but it’s your wedding and you’re footing the bill. Don’t second guess your decision because of someone else’s feelings.

Address the invites to only the parents, and on the RSVP cards put "We have reserved ___ seats for your party" and fill in the number for only adults.

I’ve seen people have a blurb on the wedding invitation. There are nice ways to say it and it doesn’t leave room for interpretation. It’s straight to the point.

Make sure to label the invite for the parents only....on the actual invite you could write we uave reserved 2 seats in your honor.
Or you could even say due to our venue, we are requesting an adult only ceremony and reception

1. Address EVERYTHING to the parents specifically

2. On Save The Date "Adults only Ceremony and reception" so they know right out of the gate that they need to make arrangements for the kids as part of their planning

3. RSVP Cards "X of X guests attending"

4.On invitation: "Adults only Ceremony and Reception" [so they know no kids at ceremony OR reception]

5. If you want to reiterate it " so that all guests enjoy an evening of relaxation and celebration, the Bride and Groom respectfully request an adults only ceremony and reception" on wedding website and/or information card

We wrote on our invitations "In order to allow all guests, including parents, an evening of relaxation we have chosen for our wedding day to be adults only" and on our bridal shower invites it says "Although we love your little ones this shower is for adults only"

Here is mine, for example. I think this is a good way to go!

We put a little spot on the invites (still a draft) that says:

*Garden Ceremony*

*Gallery Reception to Follow*

*Adults-only Event*