When the word theme is mentioned, especially for a wedding set, the idea that floats to mind is a green lush garden, a neatly decorated ballroom or beach ceremony. The invitation is what gives the guests an idea of how the wedding will be like. While some of these are still popular ideas, many couples are coming up with different and unique trends to set their weddings apart from the usual ones. However, some of these ideas are not suitable for children, or even if suitable, children may not be what you are envisioning your day. Wedding invites may not be different, but who can attend and how to word that invitation, can make a crucial difference.

There are many people who want to exclude children from their wedding receptions but lack the words to do so or they may feel worried to offend. With this in mind, let us consider some of the ways you can say "no to children" on the invitation without sounding rude.

Subtle Ideas on how to word your invitations

There are many reasons why you may not want children at your wedding. Starting from the obvious, not all children and nice and quiet. Other times you may want to bring the cost down. Perhaps your venue may not allow children.

Or you may be celebrating your wedding with an experience or in a place that is not suitable for children. Nowadays, people are getting married in a variety of places or exotic locations. They are going to canyons, ice lands and jungles. Some environments are unsuitable for children. Other times, the venues will just not allow children. So you can go ahead and include this in the invitation. After mentioning the location, or venue policy, you can say

‘ Adult reception to follow at’

‘ Due to venue space or policy restrictions, we are unable to invite children under 16’

‘ Due to space restrictions, we can only accommodate children of immediate family"

‘ We love our little ones, however, this is an adult only reception and ceremony"

•A subtle way is to address clearly the invitation and the envelope with the name of the persons invited. In theory, if the kids' names are not there, your guests should understand their child/ children is/are not invited or they may give you a phone call and ask.

Grown ups want to have some fun too sometimes. Your wedding can offer the opportunity for you and your friends to get loose without worrying about the kids. If possible, you can forego the cost of setting up a baby sitting area. You can write on the invitation,

‘ We thought you would like one night off, please let's make this an adult only reception. A professional nanny will be booked at the venue "

‘ Due to budget limitations, we are unable to accommodate children, professional babysitting will be provided at the hotel/ venue"

Speak to your guests, converse with them beforehand, lay out your concerns.

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