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Article title: 'How to Say No to Kids at a Wedding Without Offending Anyone' by Charlotte Hilton Andersen, updated on October 7, 2024, with author's image.
Text discussing planning an adults-only wedding with etiquette tips for saying "no kids" gracefully.
Text discussing the challenges of hosting kid-free weddings, referencing a story about a child licking wedding cake, etiquette concerns, and survey statistics on rising trends for adults-only ceremonies.
Excerpt discussing how to politely communicate a no-kids policy at weddings, featuring tips from etiquette experts Elaine Swann, Heather Wiese, and Jackie Vernon-Thompson.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom under an arch, surrounded by guests seated on white chairs. The scene includes trees and autumn foliage.
Informal wording suggestions for adult-only wedding invitations
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Guidelines for including or excluding children at weddings, with phrases for different scenarios. Includes suggestions for adults-only events and when children can attend part of the event.
Text offering advice on communicating child care options at weddings and how to convey an adults-only policy to guests.
Hand writing the word 'Invitation' with a calligraphy pen on white paper.
Text with tips on how to politely indicate "no kids" at a wedding.
Text about rules for having a no-kids wedding and wedding etiquette tips for guests.
Tips for hosting an adults-only wedding
Text description about etiquette experts Elaine Swann, Jackie Vernon-Thompson, and Heather Wiese.
Text with suggestions for politely excluding children from weddings, including reasons related to nighttime events and venue restrictions.