Posted by jaep129
Have it say 'Mr.&Mrs.' not family that is what I have seen. I am having kids so I am send it as 'The Smith Family'.
I am having adults only as well and it is written on my invites. The way i see it is that the only people that will be offended by this is the people that were planning on bringing their kids without telling me!!!
I am having a huge argument with my fmil about the kids issue...She thinks that because my familys' kids are going to be there (there are only 3 of them and they are all in the wedding) then her familys kids should be there...However I am going to spread by word of mouth, but I think you ladies had a good idea by writing Adult Reception Only at...Thanks girls!!!!
Even with Adult Reception on the invite you will still get people who will ask if their kids can come...usually they will ask someone else who is invited 'does that mean ALL kids arent invited' My aunt asked my granmother if that meant her daughter wasnt invited and guess what...even after my grandmother telling her NO KIDS your child is not invited they brought her anyway....couldnt do anything at that point.
Posted by PegaLega
Even with Adult Reception on the invite you will still get people who will ask if their kids can come...usually they will ask someone else who is invited 'does that mean ALL kids arent invited' My aunt asked my granmother if that meant her daughter wasnt invited and guess what...even after my grandmother telling her NO KIDS your child is not invited they brought her anyway....couldnt do anything at that point.
As a parent of 2 kids, I am not writing Adult Reception on my invites. I have been invited to many weddings over the years and never thought to bring my kids. They don't belong there. As a parent, you should know that. I don't think writing Adult Reception will change a rude person that assumes Mr and Mrs means that they can bring their children. Also, most people know that they should cover their plate charge, at min, and that would add to their expenses. That in itself, is usually a deterant for people bringing their kids. If someone responds with more people then I would expect from them, then I will call them and let them know room is limited and we will not be able to accomodate that many people. We are allowing the nieces and nephews only. There will be no one under 18 invited otherwise. I have 50 cousins alone and don't intend to have them all there and will have no problem letting anyone know that. I can't afford it and don't want it, therefore will not allow it. I just don't think adding Adult Reception will make a difference.
Posted by mf2009
Posted by PegaLega
Even with Adult Reception on the invite you will still get people who will ask if their kids can come...usually they will ask someone else who is invited 'does that mean ALL kids arent invited' My aunt asked my granmother if that meant her daughter wasnt invited and guess what...even after my grandmother telling her NO KIDS your child is not invited they brought her anyway....couldnt do anything at that point.
That is just plain rude and tacky!![]()
Posted by 08blushingbride2be
We don't want to write 'adult reception' because it should be implied. We are having a very formal wedding at a venue in NYC and kids are NOT welcome.
My MOH is already spreading the word to those who might be problems, and she is calling anyone who RSVPs with their kids.
Sorry everyone!
