Children at the wedding

dreams09 · March 2010

Ok! My wedding is an adult affair, so how do i ensure that people dont show up with their kids? Should i include this information in the invitation or response card in a subtle way? or is that tacky?
Thanks

danieliza1127 · March 2010

Please scroll down through the board, including page 2. There are usually a couple of posts a day about this topic.

The way to do it is to address the invitation to those invited only. So don't use "& Family" or list kids' names. If someone RSVPs with their kid, you are responsible for contacting them and letting them know that it's adults only.

salt78 · March 2010

Threaten to sell any children that show up to the wedding into slavery. Put this in large bold type at the bottom of your invite. You're welcome.

Celles · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_children-wedding-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:cf59070a-239f-454b-bcde-153bd48c0a98Post:38e4d8fe-2017-444a-891e-ac9e851f5421">Re: Children at the wedding</a>:
[QUOTE]Threaten to sell any children that show up to the wedding into slavery. Put this in large bold type at the bottom of your invite. You're welcome.
Posted by salt78[/QUOTE]

I want to bring my nephews to this wedding.

pumpkinpumpkin · March 2010

GAH. How do you think? You're an adult, right?
1. Address the invite to the people invited
2. When they RSVP with extras, call them and explain. "No" works best here.
3. Expect whiners.

vallyhoo · March 2010

Salt! Love that picture!

Mrs.B6302007 · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_children-wedding-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:cf59070a-239f-454b-bcde-153bd48c0a98Post:52f31137-e5fe-46b4-b059-8e7c97557bb2">Re: Children at the wedding</a>:
[QUOTE]Please scroll down through the board, including page 2. There are usually a couple of posts a day about this topic. The way to do it is to address the invitation to those invited only. So don't use "& Family" or list kids' names. If someone RSVPs with their kid, you are responsible for contacting them and letting them know that it's adults only.
Posted by danieliza1127[/QUOTE]

or click the FAQ below... whichever is easier

salt78 · March 2010

Thanks, Vallyhoodles!! I love yours too!!!

vallyhoo · March 2010

RachNRich · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_children-wedding-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:cf59070a-239f-454b-bcde-153bd48c0a98Post:38e4d8fe-2017-444a-891e-ac9e851f5421">Re: Children at the wedding</a>:
[QUOTE]Threaten to sell any children that show up to the wedding into slavery. Put this in large bold type at the bottom of your invite. You're welcome.
Posted by salt78[/QUOTE]

<div>I wish I would have known this 5 months ago. I totally would have put it on my invites. </div>

4MandaBelle · March 2010

I saw a sign in an antique shop once... maybe you could change the wording a bit and include it as an insert to your invitations:

Unattended children will be given coffee and a puppy.

J&K10910 · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_children-wedding-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:cf59070a-239f-454b-bcde-153bd48c0a98Post:38e4d8fe-2017-444a-891e-ac9e851f5421">Re: Children at the wedding</a>:
[QUOTE]Threaten to sell any children that show up to the wedding into slavery. Put this in large bold type at the bottom of your invite. You're welcome.
Posted by salt78[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't do this unless you're prepared to follow through on it. Otherwise everyone will know you're full of crap and it won't work for your next wedding.

squirrly · March 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_children-wedding-5?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:cf59070a-239f-454b-bcde-153bd48c0a98Post:52f31137-e5fe-46b4-b059-8e7c97557bb2">Re: Children at the wedding</a>:
[QUOTE]<u><em><strong>Please scroll down through the board, including page 2. There are usually a couple of posts a day about this topic. </strong></em></u>The way to do it is to address the invitation to those invited only. So don't use "& Family" or list kids' names. If someone RSVPs with their kid, you are responsible for contacting them and letting them know that it's adults only.
Posted by danieliza1127[/QUOTE]

Yes, please.

dreams09 · March 2010

LOL!!!!!!!

Pretty funny guys! thanks for all the advice, i appreciate it!
Later.............

J&K10910 · March 2010

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a good sport!

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