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Devoted October 2020

Should i reprint?

Chelsea, on February 17, 2020 at 4:11 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14
I feel like I might be overthinking this, but at the time of printing, I added a small line at the bottom of our invites that says, "Respectfully, adults only".



After reading who knows how many comments for this situation on other posts, I'm considering reprinting the invites to not appear rude and just adding it as part of the wedding website/details card?
Is it not a big deal since they're already printed? Should I have them redone without that sentence?

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Latest activity by Chelsea, on February 22, 2020 at 10:06 AM
  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
    Chrysta ·
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    I would definitely not waste my time or money to reprint them. Lots of people put “adults only” on invitations. I think it’s perfectly fine to leave them as is. (Side note: there have been multiple people on here saying they wish they had put it on the invitations, because their guests did not pay attention to the wedding website and ended up bringing their children)
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  • N
    Dedicated July 2020
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    Hmm. I wouldn’t reprint and I don’t thinks it’s rude if you’re actually wanting it adults only. Putting it on the wedding website won’t get it noticed if it’s actually your intent. So doing that will likely get more people to think they can bring their kids. But if you are going to let allow/have kids (and I mean more than a few select kids like wedding party, etc.), then yeah I’d see it as rude if I abided by your rule and then saw kids there.
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    Devoted October 2020
    Chelsea ·
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    Thanks! I didn't spend a fortune but didn't want to do anything unnecessarily for time and money's sake, and was afraid of the wedding website being overlooked as some may not even go there and others may just go to the registry section.
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  • C
    Devoted October 2020
    Chelsea ·
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    The intent is definitely adults only, but we now have a few folks in our lives who we either found out they are currently expecting or just had babies. In those cases, what would you recommend given that there may be nursing moms...I'm ok to allow them but don't want to offend anyone (We are prepared for declines, to be fair and stick to the rule of what we wanted, but it is a brunch event, so it may be ok)
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  • N
    Dedicated July 2020
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    You won’t! People will understand. Don’t doubt yourself and what wedding you want. We personally are not doing adults only, so can’t really say for certain what I’d do. But I don’t think it would be rude to make an exception for nursing mothers and others in similar situations. You may also be surprised the amount of people who won’t mind leaving the babies at home—especially for a brunch event for a few hours.
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    I mean I wouldn’t advise you to put it on there but since you did already I don’t think it’s a big deal at all. Definitely not worth reprinting. Don’t stress!
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  • Mrs. S
    Master November 2019
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    Ive read all those threads too but realistically you need to leave it on there. People make assumptions all the time and then you’re stuck in an awkward situation of telling them you can’t bring your kids.
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    Devoted October 2020
    Chelsea ·
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    I feel that would be a more awkward situation to tell them they can't bring their kids (when it wasn't clear that they couldn't) rather than having the printed invite state it from the beginning, thanks!
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  • Suzie
    Super October 2021
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    I think you’re fine. As others have said, people won’t always check the website. It’s politely worded. As for nursing moms, they can pump prior to the wedding, or even in the car/restroom during. It’s all part of being a mom. I would make it the rule for everyone, otherwise those who arrange for childcare may be upset.

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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    Please don’t worry about reprinting them. The time and money is just not worth it. It’s not some terrible faux pas to have it on there. I’ve read the threads you’re referring to and I think the gist is that invites should communicate who is invited, not who isn’t. But, I don’t think including it is rude and unless you’ve misspelled a name or left off a parent or something that will really lead to hurt feelings, I don’t think you have to worry too much.
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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    I wouldn't waste money having them done over again. You will be fine using the ones you already have.

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    Not everyone can do this. Not all mothers. And many young babies won't take it. But most people do not mind infants. Prohibit them, and either mom comes for just an hour, or skips the wedding . Older babies, it is different.
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  • Suzie
    Super October 2021
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    Yes, I know not every mother will choose to do so, but in my opinion, saying no children to some parents but not all could offend those who arranged child care. That’s all I am providing to the OP, my opinion Smiley smile

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    Chelsea ·
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    Makes sense! Thank you!
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