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We have chosen an elegant, but small reception
hall for our wedding. We have had to cut back several names
from our guest list due to the space and budget. Due to our
limited space and budget we are unable to accommodate our
guest's children. How how can I respectfully request that
they get a babysitter for the day/evening? I want them to be
aware that there is no place for the kids to play or run and
that I don't think kids would have a good time at this kind of
reception. Do you have any ideas how I can word this in the
invitation without offending anyone?
To eliminate both children and guests of guests
(dates), you first send the invitation with only the parent's
names or the single person's name on it. If you have an inner
envelope, list only the parent's names there as well. Then, if
you receive RSVPs for more than two people (a couple) or one
person
(a single), you would need to call them and tell them that you
are sorry but you cannot accommodate children or additional
guests. If your guests know anything about etiquette, they will
understand without a phone call that
only they are invited, not the family.
The exception to this would be nieces and nephews and children
of out of town guests. Nieces and nephews should be included if
they are old enough to understand what is happening, though
their parents should make certain
that they behave. If guests come from out of town and don't
know anyone in your area that they can ask to baby-sit, then you
should arrange for a sitter for them or allow them to bring
older children with them. If you surprise them with the fact
that the children aren't invited after they have arrived in
town, you could create many problems.
Glenna Tooman, ForeverWed.com Wedding Consultant
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Christian Bride Wedding Store
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