Invitation Wording - Kids
We are paying for our own wedding and want to keep the costs down. Unfortunately, most people we know have at least one - four kids. We can`t afford to feed that many. Does addressing the invitations specifically make any difference? Should I somehow mention this? I don`t want to be surprised with an RSVP of 6 people when I only invited 2.
Posted by Angela; updated 04/26/04
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The inside envelope should only include the couples name. IF children were invited, than their names would be there as well. MOST people, not all, will know that if their children`s names are not included than they are not invited.
If any questions, just explain that due to cost you are having an adult only affair, which is a big debate if proper ettiquite allows that on invites. Or if you would prefer not to have mention of money issues, just state you would prefer a more elegant adult only affair.
Posted by brandy; updated 04/26/04
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Simply do not include the children`s names on the addresses anywhere. Also, don`t feel bad about not inviting the entire family, especially since you are financing the wedding yourself. Weddings can be quite costly.
Posted by Missy; updated 04/28/04
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I`m also in the same situation and I`m not inviting young children to my wedding. The inside envelop will only list the names of those invited but I also took it a step future and stated on the invite that it is an adult reception. Example "Adult reception to follow at . . . ." Good luck and don`t feel guilty.
Posted by Janine; updated 04/28/04
