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baby shower invitations
I am wondering how to tell the guests invited to my shower not bring their children. I am having it at a very nice tea room that is not child proof. There are no acomodations for young children either. What should I say and where should I say it?
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I think you should say that it's gonna be very boring for the children and that they would get tired or something. write back. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
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Good advice so far. There is nothing wrong with being very clear about your wishes. Children do not need to be included in every single thing and should not be. Adult only occasions are fine, whether or not there are breakables...you don't need an excuse. People can get sitters for their kids....that is not asking too much. Showers are boring events typically and especially for kids!
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I would find like a neighbor kid and see if all the people who needed a sitter could drop their kids of there of course youd have to pay them but the more kids there are the more pay but i dont know thats what I would do!
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It's usually common knowledge that only the name/s on the envelope are the ones invited to the party. So...
Jane Do is cordially invited to...means just her presence is wanted but
The Do Family
includes more.
If you still feel people will be unsure, you could say:
Adults only
Only guests over 18
or if you want to do it in a more creative way that isnt as unpersonal you could say things like
Leave the kids at home!
Ladies only party
Some people are offended when they can't take there kids, there isn't anything you can do about it. Make it clear so your special day goes as planned.
Have fun!
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I would recommend trying some positive sounding words that are HIGHLY suggestive that kids are not invited unless you are comfortable saying "No kids, please" (which is always an option and cannot be confused!) or "Over 18 only".
One way would be "So please find a babysitter and enjoy a sophisticated afternoon at Name Of tea room". Another wording could be "I look forward to enjoying adult only company".
Now that I think about it though... I don't think there is anything wrong with being a bit blunt (but polite) such as "please, no children". This is YOUR party and you can invite whoever you want. I would just avoid something like "please leave all obnoxious, snot nosed brats with Grandma and come enjoy my party". Otherwise, anything that is polite should be okay.
Where to say it? I would personally probably stick it either in a conversation paragraph in the top/middle or if you are doing kind of an invitation Time: Date: Location: RSVP: type of format it could go at the bottom under RSVP: such as
RSVP: By 01/01/08
Please, no children.
I hope this helped.
By the way, congratulations! I wish the best of luck and health to you and your baby.
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I'd just say "Accommodations not child proof. Please, no small children." I'd even put it in bold type so there's no chance of it being overlooked, but that's me.
That way the guests know not to bring the little ones, and why. It's short, to the point, and not rude.
I mean, realistically, they wouldn't have a good time if they DID bring a small child who they had to spend the whole time wrangling.
As for where to say it on the invite, say it at the bottom where normally a "Please RSVP" goes.
ygs-29/f
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Just be Direct by saying "Sorry No Accomodations, No children allowed"
Say it at the bottom of the invitation.
It is your Baby Shower so this is what you expect,
Parents should understand.
Lots of Luck,
Val
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