How do I handle..

Original post by StreetDoc6531

Jul 15, 2006 12:19 PM

uninvited children?

A good friend of mine has a 10 month old and replied '2 1/2' people attending. It was written on the invitation 'Adult only reception immediately following ceremony'. I dont want to hurt his feelings but I am absolutely NOT going to budge on children being at our wedding. How do I approach him without seeming tacky?

metmymatch Posted: Jul 16, 2006 01:41 PM

Re: How do I handle..

Posted by N.Y.bride

I would just tell him matter of factly Im very sorry but if I allow you to bring your child I might have a lot of angry guests who left their children at home.

i agree

DandS Posted: Jul 16, 2006 01:43 PM

Re: How do I handle..

Posted by N.Y.bride

I would just tell him matter of factly Im very sorry but if I allow you to bring your child I might have a lot of angry guests who left their children at home.

I agree

metmymatch Posted: Jul 16, 2006 01:44 PM

Re: How do I handle..

Posted by metmymatch

Posted by N.Y.bride

I would just tell him matter of factly Im very sorry but if I allow you to bring your child I might have a lot of angry guests who left their children at home.

i agree

i just wanted to add to my own agreement you might want to be prepared for him to back out of the rsvp. i mean, it is possible that he might take offense or not be willing to leave his wife home with the kid or not be able to find child care and have to not come. as long as you are ok with that possiblility then DEFINTELY say something to him. not only will him bringing his baby to the wedding potentially cause issue with other guests with kids, but if you don't want kids there then there shouldn't be any there.

kathrynlinton Posted: Jul 16, 2006 03:42 PM

Re: How do I handle..

Posted by sarahradio5

Posted by N.Y.bride

I would just tell him matter of factly Im very sorry but if I allow you to bring your child I might have a lot of angry guests who left their children at home.

ditto...

wouldn't it be great if we could say the the hall doesn't ALLOW children??? Wouldn't that solve ALL our problems?!?!?

My mom told me to tell people that!!! But I got nervous that someone would call and I'd be outted!!