10 ways to inform your guests that you’re having a child-free wedding

Intimate weddings have become a norm now, whether due to budget constraints or simply because having only your near and dear ones on your special day is all that matters. But if you feel like taking it a step further, having an adults-only wedding party is a fitting way to make sure you get to enjoy your big day without children making a fuss around. Don’t get us wrong, we love children, but even as guests in attendance, watching someone else’s little ones running around screaming during heartfelt moments can be off-putting. But how do you break the news to your guests without sounding rude? We have a few ideas.

Here are some things you can include in your wedding invitation to (subtly) inform your guests that your wedding will be a child-free affair. 

“Kindly note that this will be an adults-only celebration. We hope you understand and can still join us on our special day.”

“While we absolutely adore your little ones, we request this be an adult-only celebration.”

“Our wedding reception is expected to run late into the evening, which is why we have chosen this to be an adults-only celebration.”

“While we love seeing your little ones play and enjoy themselves, we regretfully cannot accommodate children due to venue restrictions. We hope you understand.”

“We’ve chosen to make our celebration a well-deserved night off for all parents and request you to leave your little ones at home.”

“While we’re delighted to have your children join us for the ceremony, we respectfully ask that our reception be an adults-only celebration to allow our guests to enjoy a fun and uninterrupted evening. Thank you for your understanding.”

“Our adults-only celebration is sure to get lively after 8 pm, so we kindly request parents attend without their young ones."

“This is an adults-only celebration that will see things your children shouldn’t, so we request that you engage a sitter and leave your little ones at home.”

“Join us for some grown-up fun at our adults-only celebration.”

“In the interest of avoiding sugar-fuelled chaos on the dance floor, we’ve chosen to make this an adults-only affair. We hope you understand.” 

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