Would you be offended by this?
What should I do?
Answer:
Its your party, you are paying for it so you can set the rules. I think the invitation should read ADULTS ONLY PLEASE and that is all. You can explain later at the party should you be questioned why you did it that way. Adults need a break too.
Why would I be offended, I'd be thanking you.LOL.
Make it a formal Birthday party...the rest is historyl.
On the invitation at the bottom, just write No children, please. We have very limited seating. Thank you! That's it! My friend is getting married and they are having a wedding with no children. Too bad for me because I have a 1 year old! But it's her decision, she's the one paying. Don't worry about it, people should be ok with that as long as they have time to get a babysitter!
I would just simply state it as adults only please(we all deserve a night off you know) so leave the kids with a sitter and enjoy some free time!
Simply tell everyone the situation that you would love to have the kids but it just isn't possible with the seating. I highly doubt that anyone is going to be offended, maybe they all need a night without the kids.
Best wishes.
I suppose you could say it's an "adults only" party. I'm not certain I'd be offended; I'd just try to find a babysitter.
I wouldn't be offended but if you invited me I probably wouldn't be able/want to go. Personally--I have to take my son everywhere with me because I don't have a babysitter that I can just drop my kids off at. If you disallow kids to come be prepared to have less people at the event as some may not (1) like babysitters, (2) find a babysitter, (3) want to leave their child at home, or (4) want to go because they are offended. No matter what you are going to find people who get offended over the smallest of things but you have to think if that is a risk you are willing to take. Go with your best judgment--I know this wasn't what you wanted to hear by I'm trying to be honest. Good luck!
MAKE SURE THE INVITATONS SAY IT IS AN ADULTS ONLY PARTY. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN ANYTHING MORE THAN THAT. IF YOU DON'T WANT KIDS THERE THAN SAY SO. ITS YOUR PARTY. I WOULD NOT BE OFFENDED AT ALL. I WOULD LEAVE MY KIDS AT HOME ANYWAY I HAVE MET THEM. NO ONE ELSE NEEDS THERE TORTURE.
why not put a rule saying that no jeans allowed to the party, that should stop a least some of the kids.
When i sent out the invites I would put Adults only party..
As a mother of three I have recieved many of invitations like this, some being to weddings some to birthdays etc... Just state on the invite your reasons why. Formal dinner, alcohol present, limited spacing, no children please. Whatever you choose to say of course. Just be aware though just as you are asking if people would be insulted, be aware not to be insulted if those with children find it hard to attend in the same regard. I dont think it will be a problem, have fun enjoy.:)
I think that you should just be straight up and honest to everyone that you are inviting. Let them know that in advance and if they choose too come they will if not they want. It is alwasys better to be honest and up front.
Do not try to make excuses...They should understand.. Good Luck with your party..
didn't you just ask this question twice in Polls & Surveys
No I would not be offended, just explain to the parents that this is a 50th party for the adults only :-) anyway what are kids going to do at a 50th party?
I agree with Lindsey. I too have a 1 year old and am super stressed out by the fact I have to find a sitter for a wedding we have to go to. It is your event, so tell people not to bring their children if you want to...but realize that people might get offended.
If having the children there is a problem, see if you can find a volunteer or two to babysit in one of the other rooms available for Sunday school. Maybe someone you invite has two high school students that would love to do this for you. This way people could be near their children if they didn't want to leave them alone, and the kids would have a better time playing with eachother.
I wouldn't at all be offended, most people won't - this is a very common practice. Just clearly state on the invitation that it's adults only, no children please.
Also, if you really feel bad, then you can offer a list of names or places that provide baby sitting services - you can make it easier for your guests to arrange for a sitter.
Good luck, and Happy Birthday to your husband.
Contrary to popular opinion, if you address an invitation to a couple, they are the only ones invited. There is absolutely nothing wrong with limiting your occasion to adults.
The later in the evening you hold the event, the easier it will be for people to get away without their kids. However, the surprise aspect could be foiled if the whole church is calling each other looking for babysitters. But I'm sure it will be a lovely occasion regardless of whether your secret is fully successful.
Instead of writing, No kids please.. I would say, Adult Party only..
I know just what you mean. Truly, I don't see why people would be offended. They just need to find someone to look after the children and come enjoy themselves alone. It would be more enjoyable for the adults if they are alone. Believe me.
just say it nicely, its not offensive :)
I don't think most people would be offended at all - heckles, I think most people would be rejoicing the fact that they get a one night break from their kids! Just write 'due to limited seating, adults only please, any questions, please contact me' - that way if they are confused, they can feel free to call to get an explanation. You know what, I bet if you ask someone, they'd volunteer to take the kids (who's parents don't have anywhere for them to go) to the nearby park or restaurant like Chucky Cheeses, that way those parents can still go and have a fun time. Good luck.
There is not reason to be offended. I have three children and if one of my friends was having a party and asked me not to bring them I would understand.
You should nicely say it is an adult only party. No explanation is really necessary.
There should never be anyone offended by your decision on how you conduct a party.
Be sure to address the envelopes to the names of the adults and include in the invitation that you have an "age" limit. Therefore, the party can be taylored more towards "adult themes" that would or could be considered inappropriate for children. Whether or not you make your party with adult slurs or not should make no difference to the party goers. Even though you're having the party at the church hall, some people will still have some gifts that would be inappropriate in front of children.
Be sure to put on the RSVP the question "how many adults?"
If you know of people with small children who'd want to attend, you could ascertain if there is a couple of reliable teenagers who'd babysit and include their names and numbers with the invitations. Then you'd be giving them a definite "adult only" invitation where they'd wouldn't be able to misconstrue your intentions for the party.
Good Luck with the party and have a good time.
no apologizing needed - they should thank u!
Why can't you put on the invitation some thing like,A night to let your hair down without the children.But if you don't want ,or can't have children their,you should have the invitations given to people a couples of weeks in advance,so that they can organise baby sitters.Hope your Husbands birthday is a blast.Take care.
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