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I've seen some invitations that keep it simple and straightforward and put 'adults only' at the bottom of the RSVP card. I would prefer not to have children at the wedding except for the 2 that are going to be in the bridal party. Although you would think the address etiquette would be helpful, I just want to make sure people are clear about that lol
some people put adult reception to follow.
On my reception card we put at the bottom, this is an adults only reception.
We're doing 'Adult Reception immediately following...'. We also have a whole section about kids on our website, which will be put on our STD (going out later this month!).
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
Posted by emmac
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
Posted by emmac
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
Posted by emmac
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
Posted by MsErikaLynn
Posted by emmac
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
no it's not apparently! I've heard horror stories of people insisting on bringing their children no matter what is written on the invites. I am making my invites say 'Adult Reception to Follow' and I will be making the RSVP card very 'child-proof' by putting exactly how many seats are reserved per invite. hoping this will do the trick along with word of mouth from family and friends.
Posted by coffeeisgreen
You could always draw a baby face with an X across it... That should get the message across!![]()
Posted by emmac
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
Posted by cconaty94
Posted by emmac
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
I was banking on this being common knowledge... nooo kids!!
In addition to the lack of the word 'family', if you are inviting the children, on the inner envelope you usually write out all individual names. So they really should get the point if it just says the 2 parents[/
This!
Its not always common knowledge to some people. The women who did my invitations said she has had many brides complain that people still tried to bring their kids after the invitation was addressed to mr & mrs. It's nice to make it clear on the reception card that it's an adults on reception. There's nothing wrong with that.
yeahh. we didnt put it because we didnt like how it sounded in the invite so we are crossing our fingers that word of mouth and envelope addressing will be enough. Ive talked to most people about it already who i thought it would be an issue for.
Posted by coffeeisgreen
You could always draw a baby face with an X across it... That should get the message across!![]()
I'm doing '___ seats have been reserved for you' on the RSVP instead of putting something on the reception card. My MOH said that was tacky (I still don't agree, but since I found an alternative with the RSVP card, whatever). I also am relying on word of mouth, but I know some people still have trouble getting the point, so I didn't want to leave any room for confusion. When they fill out the RSVP and they're a family of 4 but see only 2 seats have been reserved, I hope that finally drives the point home.
Posted by Alimm729
I'm doing '___ seats have been reserved for you' on the RSVP instead of putting something on the reception card. My MOH said that was tacky (I still don't agree, but since I found an alternative with the RSVP card, whatever). I also am relying on word of mouth, but I know some people still have trouble getting the point, so I didn't want to leave any room for confusion. When they fill out the RSVP and they're a family of 4 but see only 2 seats have been reserved, I hope that finally drives the point home.
Posted by annem13
Posted by Alimm729
I'm doing '___ seats have been reserved for you' on the RSVP instead of putting something on the reception card. My MOH said that was tacky (I still don't agree, but since I found an alternative with the RSVP card, whatever). I also am relying on word of mouth, but I know some people still have trouble getting the point, so I didn't want to leave any room for confusion. When they fill out the RSVP and they're a family of 4 but see only 2 seats have been reserved, I hope that finally drives the point home.
Ah I see! I've seen that format, I just thought that is what the guests are supposed to fill in to send back to you which I didn't like because I didn't want to get out of control. I didn't even think about sending those pre-filled out!![]()
Posted by emmac
If the envelope is addressed mr & mrs smith and not the smith family you can't bring your kids, is that not common knowledge to people anymore?
