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bklyngirl
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Gail
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Being invited to a party without the kids
a friend is making her brother a 50th birthday party. her brother doesn't want kids at the party. kids is in young kids. to me, it wouldn't matter. is there a tactful way to put on the invite about not having kids at the party. the party will be at 7pm on a saturday night.
any help will be apprecited
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Posted 3/1/08 9:28 AM  |
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
Perhaps "Adults only please"
I don't know....HTH.
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| Posted 3/1/08 9:55 AM |
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luvmyReese
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Catt
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
Funny I just got an invite to my Uncle's 60th... it was specificly addressed to me and my boyfriend.. does not say "Family" I got the hint loud and clear.
Here is what you can do.. for married couples put Mr and Mrs...so and so..for single peeps put Miss or Mr. and Guest..
most mom and dad will call the RSVP if there are any questions..
Do not put "no kids" on invite, thats tacky.. Adults only if anything..
HTH
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| Posted 3/1/08 10:02 AM |
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2girlsforme
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
Just address the invitation to Mr and Mrs. Smoth. In my experience, if you want children, the invitation is addressed to The Smith Family.
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| Posted 3/1/08 10:15 AM |
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gpsyeyes
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
Posted by 2girlsforme
Just address the invitation to Mr and Mrs. Smoth. In my experience, if you want children, the invitation is addressed to The Smith Family.
I agree & I hope it works - I'm having my DH's 50th birthday party in April & I am just addressing the invitations to the couple, not family. For my family, I told them 18 & over (except my step-daughter who is 16).
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| Posted 3/1/08 11:09 AM |
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shellybean
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mich
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
i agree either adults only or just put their names
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| Posted 3/1/08 11:16 AM |
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bklyngirl
COULD THIS BE MY YEAR??
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Gail
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
thanks for your help
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| Posted 3/1/08 11:17 AM |
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HillandRon
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
Posted by 2girlsforme
Just address the invitation to Mr and Mrs. Smoth. In my experience, if you want children, the invitation is addressed to The Smith Family.
I agree--- this is what I did for my parents 40th anniversary party invites.. The only child there will be my DH , their grandchild, all other kids are not invited.. So far everyone has understood fromthe invite that children are not invited...
We just had a 60th Birthday and the invites were addressed to Mr and Mrs.
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| Posted 3/1/08 11:22 AM |
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
A lot of people do not even read the envelope, and they just throw it out. I don't think it matters how it is addressed.
I just got invited to my cousins 40th party. At the bottom of the invite it said:
"Sorry, 18 and older invited only"
There are alot of kids in the family and it would be too crazy.
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| Posted 3/1/08 1:26 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Felice (aka LuckyBride2004)
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
I think by addressing the invite to Mr. and Mrs. it is implied. When the people Rsvp, IT CAN BE REITERATED AT THAT TIME THAT IT IS ADULTS ONLY. (sorry, I hit caps lock  )
I just had the opposite happen, DS was invited to a wedding! I said, he11 no! I had already lined up a sitter for the night (my BFF) when we got the Save the Date a year ago!  There is no way I want to be running after an 18 month old at a wedding!
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| Posted 3/1/08 1:29 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
You know - it's funny - unless the invitation is addressed to my 'family' or is obviously a children's party - I generally assume it is for my husband and myself only.
Maybe an effort to be clear on the invitation would help? Address the Envelope to John and Melissa Smith - instead of "The Smiths".
I never loved the "Adults Only" thing because it sounds dirty.
Also - word of mouth works wonders. Put the word out that the party is for adults only. If someone calls and they have kids you can say "OH I am so glad you were able to find a babysitter for the evening!"
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| Posted 3/1/08 1:33 PM |
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FelAndJon
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Re: Being invited to a party without the kids
Posted by rojerono
Also - word of mouth works wonders. Put the word out that the party is for adults only. If someone calls and they have kids you can say "OH I am so glad you were able to find a babysitter for the evening!"
This is a great idea!
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| Posted 3/1/08 1:44 PM |
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