Invite wording? HELP!

TL25 · January 2013

How do I say no kids except our nieces and nephews? All I can think of is: With the exception of our nieces and nephews there will be no other children invited to the ceremony and reception. Should I even mention the invited nieces or nephews or do I let them find out once they arrive to the ceremony? And one last thing Cha or somebody please pretty please send me the FAQ's. TIA!

MissusD1116 · January 2013

Just simply state adult only, but not on the invite...your not going to be able to make everybody happy....keep this aspect of who exactly is invited to a minimum IMO.

rowenac82 · January 2013

I would leave the nieces and nephews part out. Just let your brothers and sisters know before hand that the invite will say "Adults only reception to follow" or "Please join us for an adults only reception" but this does not apply to them. I am not sure about the wording for the ceremony. You could definitely add that to your FAQ's i.e. Are children allowed to attend the ceremony? And provide an answer. MOST would take the hint that if you are having an adults only reception that there kids aren't invited to the ceremony but you do want to be as clear as possible since as brides we tend to think our guests are more logical than they actually are. You could also go the route of writing on your RSVP card # of seats reserved in your honor 2 and that should also be a hint that there 3 kids aren't invited.

MrsBad13 · January 2013

I know its not proper etiquette BUT I am going to put on the bottom of the invitation Adult on reception as well include a a FAQs card and as well have it on the website. I habe the email from Cha I can fwd it to you if you want..PM me your email address.

MrsHoward2Be · January 2013

Why is it considered bad etiquette to have adults only on the invitation?

thedivav · January 2013

My nephew is the only child allowed But I am not putting that on the invite it is an ADULT only event

M1ssJ · January 2013

Mrs Howard you are not supposed to mention the people excluded from the invitation it should only include information about inviting.

I would put Adult only on the website or in the FAQ do not mention your nieces or nephews to anyone except their parents

M1ssJ · January 2013

Here are mine:
http://www.mywedding.com/jelaineanddevin/custom2.html

TL25 · January 2013

Thank you all for your help. I will keep my nieces and nephews on the hush hush. I will put a number of those invited on the reponse card and like Ro said they'll get the hint.
Angel check ya PM.
M1ss J I loved your FAQ page it was very informative and to the point.

TL25 · January 2013

I forgot to mention the ceremony and reception are taking place at the same venue so I doubt people will bring their children and drop them off to a babysitter and be back in an hour for the reception. Hopefully they get the point.

M1ssJ · January 2013

Thanks! I also made sure to kinda chat with people with kids before hand and let them know that kids weren't invited (under 3) and told the others about the kids room. Afew opted not to come.

MrsHoward2Be · January 2013

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_invite-wording-help?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:400Discussion:a0c96e8a-70c2-4f08-8efc-af71697532f9Post:2975ad66-e5bd-434a-9051-545cdb7e006f">Re: Invite wording? HELP!</a>:
[QUOTE]Mrs Howard you are not supposed to mention the people excluded from the invitation it should only include information about inviting. I would put Adult only on the website or in the FAQ do not mention your nieces or nephews to anyone except their parents
Posted by M1ssJ[/QUOTE]

Thank you

keysmit · January 2013

I agree with PP.

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