Help! Wording

May152005 Posted: Jul 19, 2004 10:03 AM

Help! Wording

We want to exclude any children under the age of 5 from the wedding. We just feel that they are too young & will be cranky the whole time.

We can't write 'Adult only reception' on the invitation, because we will have over 20 children between the ages of 7-14.
What is the best way to state that children younger than 5 are not included on the invitation?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

JPC1125 Posted: Jul 19, 2004 10:18 AM

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to be honest, i cant imagine anything you write will be ok.

I feel that a 7 year old could be more cranky than a good five year old. Unless you put adult only on the invite and then actually put the names of the children you do want to be allowed to come on the envelope - that specifies that its ok for them to come

Mr and Mrs W. Smith and Kelly and Johnny
101 west drive
west, new york, 11111

bluetank Posted: Jul 19, 2004 10:39 AM

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You would out the adult only part on the response card. People will understand. I am not having kids at my wedding either

LuvMyMichael Posted: Jul 19, 2004 10:55 AM

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We are not having any children under the age of 13 at our wedding. I think we are just going to make it clear to the family. And we''ll send individual invites and NOT write Mr. & Mrs. and family.

nov04LIbride Posted: Jul 19, 2004 11:05 AM

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I'm REALLY worried about this. Apparently someone may bring a baby that will be a little over a month old to mine! I am imagining stinky diapers, breast feeding....UGH!

BlondieBell Posted: Jul 19, 2004 11:06 AM

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Don't put 'and Family' on the envelope. If they know proper etiquette, they will know that it does not include their children. If they don't know propert etiquette, you'll probably need to say something. Tread lightly - people get really offended when you say you don't want children.

steph4777 Posted: Jul 19, 2004 11:18 AM

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I am only allowing my first cousins and kids of BP at the reception. So I did put Adult Reception on my card bc I didn't want other people to try to bring their kids.

JJ8604 Posted: Jul 19, 2004 11:19 AM

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I had the same problem, FH and I just put adult reception at 8 in the evening
and on the r.c. i put # of adults attending so that it is clear NO KIDS !!!! It worked