It’s pretty common nowadays for couples to opt for a “Child Free” wedding, but how should you go about no kids allowed? While you may get some flack for deciding to have an adults only wedding, keep in mind that this is your day, and as your fav wedding planners, we’re here to support whatever you want to do. Choosing to have a kids free wedding can cause some guests to become upset, but there are certain steps you can take to ensure you let your guests know early enough, and how to handle the tricky wording when it comes to your requests.

In this article we’ll talk about the do’s and don’ts of a child free wedding, along with wording, tips and tricks, and more.

What Is an "‘Adults Only’ Wedding? This is a wedding where adults are able to let loose and celebrate without the worries of taking care of their children

By opting for an adults only wedding, there are a few ways you’ll need to go about telling your guests. It’s important to start letting your guests know as early as possible, because they may need to find other arrangements for their kids.

How to Word ‘Adult Only’ Wedding

Although we love your little ones, please note that our wedding reception will be an adult only affair.
To allow all of our guests the chance to let their hair down, this is an adults only celebration. Thank you for your understanding.
Unfortunately as our venue is not suitable for little ones, this will be an adults only reception. We hope this will allow you a much deserved night off to celebrate with us!
We kindly request this be an adult only celebration
Adult only reception to follow
We respectfully request this be an adult occasion (16+) however infants under 12 months are welcome

Tips and Tricks

The key is early communication- Your guests with kids may need to make alternate arrangements, and will need time to find sitters
You’ll need to decide early on who counts as a child. Is there an age restriction? Are teenagers allowed? Or only those above the age of 21?
Decide on who is an exception, if there are any. Maybe the flower girls and ringe bearer can attend, but they are the exception.
Address your save the dates and invitations accordingly. Instead of saying “The Johnson Family” or “The Johnsons”, address the envelopes as “Mr. and Mrs. Johnson”. This tells your guests that just the adults are invited.
When sending out your invitations, make sure you list the number of guests that you have seats reserved for. Typically couples have a section on their rsvp under acceopt or decline, that will say “___ of guests attending”. It’s important for you to fill this section out so the adults know the invite is for them, and not their children.
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