How do you state on an invitation to a surprise party that you would like it to be adults only?
I am throwing a surprise party for my husband and I prefer that the adults leave their kids at home. I dont want to offend anyone, So how do I clearly word it on the invitation but don’t hurt anyones feelings considering a lot of the invited have kids?
I would just say it clearly and specifically- As this is an adults only surprise party for ________, please make other arrangements for your children that evening. If anyone is offended, or can’t make it, well at least you were honest about it! Its always better to just be honest- you can’t please everyone! We have 4 children and we would not be offended- if we can’t get a sitter, then we just have to decline the invite!
The best way is to address the invite "Mr and Mrs….". Usually that is enough to imply no children.
In my family we just tell it like it is. no kids and as adults if they cant handle that its there problem and should just stay home. you are going to hurt someones feelings but they can get over it as this is a party for your husband not for there children.
I think the best way is to be straight forward "Adults Only" It need not be in blaring letter or rude. A lot of adults will enjoy a party in a kid free zone.
find a way to put "XXX" in the invite. that’ll scare ‘em off.
or, like everyone else has said, just be up front about it.
Just word it 19 and over. Let the people with the kids figure out if they can go or not. unless you have another place for children and bring a baby-sitter in for many kids and have them in one area. We had a party like this once where kids were not invited but the parents could come bring their children and the children stayed with a reliable baby-sitter who you know well and can handle the job. We made it look like they were having their own little party and no one got offended. I hope this could be off some help to you.
Follow the advise of the first few responders. It really is simple. Be honest and clear. Don’t try to explain yourself. That is not needed. Good luck! By the way, don’t be offended if someone does not come. I have heard of people being offended by such. It is a party after all. Have fun.
NO BIG DEAL……YOU SIMPLY WRITE "ADULTS ONLY PARTY"
ADULTS ONLY!!! enough said
ADULTS ONLY! :-}
After BYOB I put: THIS PARTY IS NOT KID FRIENDLY!
Usually, if the invitation says "Mr. & Mrs. so & so that should
be enough…..but I would suggest that maybe in a different color
ink the invitations should say, possibly a larger font
ADULTS ONLY or
CHILDREN NOT WELCOMED
and hope no one is offended…but knowing family, if anything like
mine, don’t get me wrong, but the ADULTS ONLY doesn’t
pertain to them only cause their family,,,,this is only for
friends and acquaintances………
I think you got the point with the adults only thing. Just please dont state "Children not Welcome" or "Not kid friendly" that’s speaking negatively. I think being upfront is good, but not by putting down their kids.