Children

My personal opinion is, its okay. But other people might have a problem with it. A better way to word it would be to say "adults only" instead of "no kids".

I agree with Missy. People with children tend to get offended when they are not allowed, so a better way to word the invitation would be "Adults Only," because "No Children" seems harsh. Hope this helps:)

One rule is do not include & family or the childrens names on the invitations. I also agree with the other adults only is much better then no kids. Be prepared to offend also. I plan on having an adult reception and have even been telling people that I know and you can tell some don`t agree with my decision.

I agree with these ladies. First, I`d only state the adult names on the inner envelope. However, I learned from my wedding that not all guests understand the significance of who is included, and not included, on the inner envelope. Therefore, on the reception card (maybe even in the corner of the invitation, it`s up to you) I would have written "An Adult Affair".

You may get some slack from people who think that their children should be allowed to attend, but they will get over it. This is an event that you are hosting and if you prefer to not have children attend then that is your choice.

Good luck!

NO IT IS WRONG AND ALMOST RUDE YOU WANT YOUR QUEST TO STAY AND HAVE FUN NOT HAVE TO RUSH GIVE THEM THE CHOICE TO GET A SITTER YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT HOW MANY DO!!! AND IT WONT SEAM TACKY

Andrea, you made no sense whatsoever. Your post was the worst run-on sentence I`ve ever read.

Wrong `seem` too. A `seam` would be on a piece of clothing.

Damn you`re dumb.

I can`t understand anything Andrea writes either. "You want your quest to stay " ????? What does that mean?
And use some periods and commas.

I politely informed my guests and bridal party that i would prefer not to have children as it was in an adult setting where older people would be, and also that alcohol would be present and i would not want to be responsible for peoples children getting hurt, or having other guests annoyed by playful antics and running around that children normally do when they get bored

I agree there is going to be alcohol at my reception and I plan on having a good time. I do not want to dodge run away children. I`ve been to too many receptions that once the parents get there with their kids they have free riegn. The are always underfoot of the bride. I plan on celebrating at my reception and with alcohol there it is an adult affair. I don`t understand why most people don`t take the opportunity to have a break from their children. Go out have a good time and not have to worry for those few hours if their kids are getting into trouble.

I was wondering, for all the couples who prefer to have an adult only wedding and reception, would you have a flower girl or a ring bearer? Or do you intend to just leave that part of the ceremony out? I myself will have children present. I was just curious.

I`m having neither a flower girl or ring bear. However, I have been to adult receptions where the children that were in the wedding only stayed for the first hour of the reception. Long enough to eat and do the bridal dance then babysitters or other family members take them home so the parents can enjoy themselves.

Since my FH and I are not big drinkers we are limiting the alcohol. We are responsible for our own liquor at our venue so we are doing 2 kegs and wine, plus pop coffee and tea.
Since we have 2 children of our own plus many other children attending, our reception hall has a room for children. It has a tv and vcr. Plus we are doing goody bags, having a cotton candy maker, ice cream maker, and stuff for them to do. We have older children that will be paid to watch the younger ones and help keep them entertained. That wayteh parents can have a good time and the children will not be left out!

That is an absolutely wonderful idea Brandy!!! Don`t get me wrong I do enjoy attending adult only events but in my opinion a wedding is about family and alot of families have young children in them. I guess I might have a different view on the subject if I didn`t have 2 kids and a niece I totally adore.

If half of my family wasn`t kids, I probably wouldn`t invite them. The big thing with my entire family is, we are very close and none of us leave our kids with anybody outside of the family, therefore, we will not be asking a stranger to watch our children just for my wedding. I too would love to have an adult only event but can`t fathom the idea of excluding all the kids. It is a really tough call but decided to keep the kids.
Plus I know the older adults will get tired and head home early, taking kids with them.
I have actually thought of hiring a clown or something to keep the kids busy as well, but still playing with that idea. Since I am getting married in October, I am thinking of having a little Halloween party for the kids during my reception. I have 2 yrs to complete the idea so I have time to think about it.

Great idea brandy! i hope i did not offend anyone, this is not my first marriage and my child is thirty and my moh. Most of my friends are older and do not have small children, however if it was my first and i had a large family i would consider the alternative! you all have great ideas keep them coming and God Bless!

I think all adults deserve a night out without kids and I would never be offended at teh fact that one did not want young ones at an event.
My FH`s best friend is getting married in July and are having an adult only reception, our children are staying with grandma the whole day, and we are looking forward to the night away from them! Not that I don`t love being with my kids, but I am a stay at home mom and a night out is needed!
Everybody`s situation is different and it is a personal decision.
But now that I have gotten off of the original post,, I also think that "Adult Only" is much more appropriate sounding, it doesn`t seem like such a demand.

Another polite way to handle it would be to have an informal bbq where the children would be included like the day before or weekend before perhaps with games and treats for the young`uns so they feel a part of it!!!!

This is your day and you`re paying for the meals that are consumed or not. I would suggest planning your event in the evening as this says alot without having to say anything. I would also place a card inside the invitation 2 adults per invitation please.