I am getting married in a state where most of my guests will have to travel to. I do not want children at the ceremony or reception, but will provide child care for parents bringing their children. I have many guests coming from foreign countries who are notorious for bringing all of their children to events such as these. I know that it isn't proper to say in the invitation or otherwise that no children will be permitted, but could we make that clear on the reply card or somewhere else? I want to make perfectly clear our position. Please help!
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Aug 17, 2004, 4:27 PM
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Re: [mkelley514] no children at ceremony/reception
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Dear Wants No Children,
Unfortunately, some people will never comply. But, the proper way to invite guests is to write their names on the envelopes, inner and outer. Just don't include the children. Tedious and more expensive would be to include the names on the reply card. Only print the names of the adults.
Other than that, spread the word loud and clear that you cannot accommodate children at your celebration.
no children at ceremony/reception
