22 Ways to Tell your Guests “No Kids” at your Adults-Only Wedding
Sometimes couples want a kid-free or adults-only wedding, but it can be uncomfortable to tell your guests who have children to keep them at home. That’s why I’ve made this list of 22 phrases you can use to gently let your guests know that your wedding is an 18+ event! You can relax knowing you won’t have any kids running and screaming around your ceremony or reception (and your guests can be fully present and enjoy the night with you!)
“Adults only” or “18+ event”:
“Please join us for an adults-only reception at six o’clock.”
“Please note this will be an 18+ celebration.”
“Adults-only reception to follow.”
“We respectfully request no one under 18 at the reception.”
“Although we love your little ones, this is an adult-only affair.”
“Please celebrate with us at our adults-only reception immediately following the ceremony.”
If you have budget or space restrictions:
“X seats have been reserved in your honour. Please let us know if you will be joining us!”
“Due to limited venue space, adults only please.”
“Due to budget/space limitations, we are unable to extend the invitation to children.”
“Although we adore your children, due to budget/space constraints we ask that only adults attend.”
Include a personalized note with your invitation: “We’d love to have Emma and Nate there but unfortunately we’re limited by budget/space constraints. We hope you can still make it!”
When you’re hoping for a party into the night:
“We love your kids but thought you might like a night off. Adults only please!”
“Get a baby sitter folks, we’re partying into the night!”
“To give all our guests the opportunity to celebrate without having to worry about little eyes and ears, we politely request no children.”
“We hope you will understand our decision to make our wedding day children-free; take the opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate in style with no curfew!”
“To allow all guests to relax and enjoy themselves, we have chosen to make our special day adults only. We thank you for your understanding!”
“This party is going to last until morning, keep the kids at home so you can enjoy yourself!”
If you only want family’s children:
“Children of immediate family only please.”
“Due to limited numbers, we hope you appreciate that children are only invited if named.”
“We wish we could include all of your children, but are unfortunately only able to invite immediate family’s children.”
“Please note only children of immediate family will be attending. We hope you understand and enjoy your night off!”
“We are having an adults-only reception. The only children attending are those who are part of our wedding party or immediate family. If anyone needs help with making arrangements for child care, please let us know and we will do our best to assist you!”
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