Klutch
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Post by Klutch on Aug 28, 2010 20:25:21 GMT -5
Guys, me and my fiance are in the preliminary stages of planning our wedding. We pretty much agree on everything so far. But one snag we are hitting is about inviting kids. The reception hall charges $40.00 a head for anyone over 5 years old. We both have family members with young children, and a lot of the people we are inviting have multiple children and they are all over the age limit. Is it rude to tell these people that no children over the age of 5 are invited? I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings and get them mad and not show up at all. It's just that if everyone starts to bring their kids it will get more and more pricey. For example one of my friends has 7 kids, and he is one of the groomsmen in the wedding. How do i Tell him that he and his wife can come but the kids have to stay home? Same goes for my sisters and my step mom? Please help me and my fiance.
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Post by kingfeurio on Aug 28, 2010 20:34:08 GMT -5
Unfortunately that may not be the best option; they may not be able to hire a babysitter, and then they won't be able to attend at all. There really isn't a nice way to ask that, either.
EDIT: Well, I mean there is nice ways to ask it, and I know you aren't not inviting the kids because of budget reasons, it's just that some parents might take it the wrong way.
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Jay Peas 42
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Post by Jay Peas 42 on Aug 28, 2010 22:10:51 GMT -5
According to Emily Post (Etiquette, 17th Edition) you are not under obligation to invite the children of guests.
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Post by Throwback on Aug 28, 2010 23:27:28 GMT -5
I was invited to wedding where my kids weren't allowed. It didn't bother me at all and I didn't find it rude because I understood the reasoning. The only thing that ticked me off was when others decided to ignore the request and brought their kids any way.
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