How to Say No Kids at Wedding? | ideas| exceptions [wedding]

Saying 'no' can be easy

How to say that children are not invited to the wedding, is the most complex question that the bride and groom can ask themselves when selecting guests.

How to say politically that children are not invited to the wedding?

Maybe it is a bit difficult, especially because you are saying ‘no’ to a child, even to make the decision known to your friends or relatives, who are already parents, it can be more complicated. But, you can say phrases like these:

’21+ only’
‘The reception is for adults only’.
‘Guests over 16′.

Free kids weddings can be better controlled, in some cases children are the insecurity that the bride and groom want to avoid for many reasons. In some cases, they can disorganize the decorations, which is what most want to highlight after the bride and groom. At the time of the reception, they could get hurt on the dance floor if they start running around, and they can hurt more people. Can you imagine seeing a toy fly over you during your dance?

How to say politically that children are not invited?

The dilemma is there. You don’t want the invitation to sound ‘rude’ by saying that children are not invited to your wedding, in some cases you can explain the reasons, but for those who are parents it will be more complex to explain your decision. You don’t have to worry, we will give you more ideas to share the message in the invitation.

‘It will be a space for adults only’.
‘+16 only’.
‘Only for adults’.

Some people think that inviting a child would not be a problem, besides, it can be tender to see some children inside the ceremony present, one throwing the flower petals to indicate the bride the arrival to the altar, also carrying the wedding rings for the bride and groom. A moment full of love can become one full of tenderness in just a few seconds.

Would you like to invite children to your ceremony?

You are probably thinking that it is a contradictory thing, because if you are looking for a way to politely say that children are not invited to the wedding and make it clear to everyone you think of only one solution. However, if you would like to invite them to your ceremony you can do it, first it is your wedding, second you are the one who decides if they go or not and, third you can make clarifications.

You’re probably wondering how I would do it, what I would write, or what the message would say, and we’ll give you a few options. You can say: ‘Children are only invited to the ceremony, the reception is for over 16′. The ceremony is suitable for children, the reception is not’.

Usually, some couples will immediately decide to go without their children, they know that this can be an uncomfortable environment for them and that, at the same time, at the time of the party they will get tired much faster than adults and, if they want to continue celebrating, they should arrange a space for them to rest, or in the most radical case, leave with the child up and to return home.