We didn’t include any language about children on our invites. I addressed the invite to the person/couple and put a line requesting “Your Name(s) and the Name(s) of your Guest(s)” on the RSVP which I thought would be fine. Most people went ahead and included their kids if they want to bring them but we had a couple people not send back their RSVP because we didn’t specifically invite their kids so they said they didn’t know how to respond. (Why they didn’t just call us or something I will never know – my number was ON the RSVP in case anyone had questions. We had to call them…) Now I’m worried other couples we aren’t as close with will make arrangements to come without kids, see other kids there, and be annoyed or offended. The wedding is on Saturday (3 days…2 days…oh my gosh) so I don’t really have time to go back through and contact all these people to say “Hey! Bring your kids if you want!” Am I overthinking this or have I really screwed up here?
Re: Kids at the Reception?
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06.10.10
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You have enough going on with your wedding being in two days. I don't think you really need to worry about this.
If you want to call people to let them know their kids are invited, go ahead. But check to make sure your venue hasn't already passed the deadline for a final headcount.
[QUOTE]I'm confused. Did you call the people who added on kids and tell them no or did you cave?
Posted by Mrs.B6302007[/QUOTE]
Neither. She wants the kids but didn't actually invite them.
Let it go. If you can't, then the thing to do is call up your guest who have kids to let them know. But as the PP wrote, make sure your venue can accomodate the new headcount.