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Inviting Children?

kmorgan28kmorgan28 member
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Ok, I've tossed and turned over this question.  I know it's ultimately our wedding, our decision, but I wonder if it's "normal" to invite the whole family as guests, including children that still live at home?  This is for non-family members, just friends.

The thing is, I don't think our reception will really be "kid friendly".  I LOVE kids.. but both my fiance and me are older children in our families, and have no nieces/nephews... we're not even going to have kids in the wedding.

Soo, is it totally wrong if I just address the invitations to mr. and mrs. and not the kids? 
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Re: Inviting Children?

  • jollygreenjollygreen
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    No, it's not wrong.  We're not having kids at ours.  Some people decided not to come because of it, but we feel OK about that.  Most of our friends with kids are looking at it as a kid-free vacation.
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  • GoBucksOHGoBucksOH member
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    edited December 2011
    It is OK to do that. Just dont put on the invite "adults only". That is considered bad etiquette.
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  • kmorgan28kmorgan28 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks for the help.  I thought the same thing about most of our friends having a "kid-free" night.  Plus, the kids range in age, and could babysit for one another.  It works out! 

    Thanks for the "adults only" comment.. that's a good point!
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  • ebbowman5ebbowman5
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    edited December 2011
    I agree w/ the 'adults only' comment -- it can definitely tick someone off, even if they weren't planning on bringing their kids to begin with!
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  • hccpsuhccpsu member
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    edited December 2011
    We didn't have kids, either.  Just put the names of the invited guests on the inner envelope.  You might get a few people that RSVP with their kids, so be prepared to call them up and explain the invitation did not include their children.
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  • tasharockstasharocks
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    edited December 2011
    if you don't want kids there, don't invite them. i don't think there's anything wrong with that, just be prepared to deal with the people who don't like it.
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  • ebbowman5ebbowman5
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    edited December 2011

    Your day ♥ Your way

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  • lynchaalynchaa
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    edited December 2011
    We aren't having kids either, and I think everyone should be understanding of this. Its a good way to keep the guest list/cost down and I think allows the parents to have more fun!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
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    edited December 2011
    We're not having kids. people are wearing tuxes and gowns.. and are drinking cocktails and it lasts until 11pm. I just don't see weddings as kid friendly affairs.. I know not everyone agrees...but that is just my opinion..
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  • prettygtinkprettygtink member
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    edited December 2011
    I believe having kids until a "certain time" would be OK. like kids ok until 10 pm. Unless you want them to see me get drunk and naughty on my new husband!!! LMAO!
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