No Kids At Wedding Or Reception

Remember that word of mouth is a huge advantage in this situation. Be sure to address the invitation to the adults only. Avoid using any family reference. (Robert Jones and Family, should be Mr. And Mrs. Robert Jones) Be sure to set up a wedding web site that explains the reason GENTLY for not having children. (We are having a very exclusive wedding reception and feel that it would be inappropriate for children. Blah, Blah, Blah) Be sure to place a small card or side note on your invitaiton with your wedding web site address.
When all else fails besure to spread the word at all family gatherings and bridal showers.
Hope this helps!!!
The wedding Guroo.......

Remember that word of mouth is a huge advantage in this situation. Be sure to address the invitation to the adults only. Avoid using any family reference. (Robert Jones and Family, should be Mr. And Mrs. Robert Jones) Be sure to set up a wedding web site that explains the reason GENTLY for not having children. (We are having a very exclusive wedding reception and feel that it would be inappropriate for children. Blah, Blah, Blah) Be sure to place a small card or side note on your invitaiton with your wedding web site address.
When all else fails besure to spread the word at all family gatherings and bridal showers.
Hope this helps!!!
The wedding Guroo.......

You might want to establish a cutoff age for children, perhaps at around 13 or address the invitations to those people who are invited. You might want to notify the families that you are limited in your guest list and only adults will be invited. With the cost of weddings, most people should understand.

Unfortunately "word of mouth" isn`t going to reach everyone and the message MUST be clear in the invitation. "Adults only please" should be clearly stated on the RSVP card. Two weeks after returning my RSVP stating that I was bringing my 8 year old daughter, I bought nonrefundable plane tickets for us to attend my niece`s wedding and was told a week later that my daughter would have to go to a sitter. Nobody had mentioned that children weren`t invited and apparently they were too uncomfortable to call me immediately after receiving the RSVP. What a disappointment. I understand that they had limited space and too many kids--they just need to make that clear in the invitation for planning purposes!

Usually the way to do it is on your invitation you may put a line by the reception location that says adults only or adult reception, and that is perfectly ok.