I аm really unfamiliar wіth wedding etiquette аnd need help1 Wе hаνе bееn invited a a friend’s wedding thаt іѕ a few hours away іn a tourist community аnd wіll need tο bе staying overnight. Thе reception invitation states “Adult Reception”. Dοеѕ thіѕ mean nο 12/13 yr olds?Wе hаνе a 12.5 yr ancient daughter whο wе′ve always taken tο weddings аnd such. Wе wіll hаνе tο find childcare fοr ουr 5 yr ancient boy аnd wіll dο ѕο…bυt, Alѕο-I hаνе a baby thаt іѕ still nursing аnd іѕ a very ѕіlеnt/сοοl baby 9 mos ancient-Dοеѕ thіѕ mean nο babies еіthеr? I’m confused аnd tοο embarrassed tο qυеѕtіοn thе bride οr groom.
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If they stated “adult reception”, I believe they mean “adult reception”. Meaning, anyone under the age of 18 may not attend. Period.
If you work up the nerve, question the groom, the bride is probably pissed and stressed.
The baby and the 5 year ancient – no. You’ll need to find an alternative to nursing that day, store your milk for the babysitter to feed the baby with.
The 12.5 year ancient – probably not, but I’d question for clarification *just to be sure*, from the bride herself. They might be having some entertainment that wouldn’t be appropriate for 12 year olds, or it may be that they simply do not want any children at all there under age 18.
I’d question the bride, that’s the only way you’re going to know for sure.
P.S. Don’t question the groom, he probably hasn’t got a clue. It’s the bride who usually puts the wedding together and makes the rules. The groom usually just sort of goes along in a hazy type of way, not really knowing all the details. The bride SHOULD have been clearer on the invitations “No children under the age of 18″ or whatever she wanted, rather than just “No children”.
It means no kids under 18. It is very nice that you question this question. Some people will still bring theirs.
Yes call and question them. They may even know of a place that will let you stay and bring your children.
I was at a wedding yesterday and the “ring carrier” was a six week ancient boy pulled in a red wagon. They had even found a formal suit for him at such a young age. He was so cute.
I would say no daughter, and I reckon that if you really want to go to this reception that you need to take your baby or stay back
Call and question, if the daughter is a cool and collected 12 year ancient she will probably be allowed on the premise that she acts mature and not running about and stuff. Adult usually means that it is going to be elegant and if your daughter is mature enough I’m sure neither the bride or groom will mind her being there, but question just in case.
No babies. No 12 year olds. 18 years and above.
It never hurts to question permission to make an exception, but don’t allow your feelings to be hurt if the answer is “no”.
It means no children (no one under 18). Chances are they want a nice night that’s stress-free for all of the parents they’re inviting. Also they may only have ordered enough food for the adults. You could call and question about your older daughter, but certainly don’t bring the young ones. I’d store some milk up for the babysitter to feed. They may be recording the ceremony and even well behaved small ones can make a honest amount of noise when it’s least expected. I would take it as “join us for a grown-ups only reception”. They should have been more specific on their invitiation.
stay home…your baby would need you more than the couple needs you
I would assume that adult reception means no one under 18. If she allows your 12 1/2 year ancient then what about the person who has an 11 1/2 year ancient? Or one that just turned 12? There is no need to call the bride or groom; the invitation is very clear. Adult reception means just that-adults only and no one would consider a 12 1/2 year ancient an adult, regardless of how mature she is . Babies certainly need a babysitter for a wedding. It doesn’t matter how cool a baby is-they are completely unpredictable and he/she could weep out and get fussy at any time.
Adult reception means just that and anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child. You don’t need to question the bride or groom. If you are unable to attend because of the children then you will have to decline their invitation.
Adult reception means that, adults. A 12 year ancient is not an adult. She might be very mature, but other 12′s are not, and it would not be honest to let her come, and not someone else’s less mature kid.
It is the choice of the host who to invite, and the guests responsibility to get the babysitter. Or you could make arrangements for the children to be nearby, and you could dash out to feed the child. The bride and groom probably most do not want a wailing baby at the reception.
If you want, call the bride, or hr parents, and question what the cut-off age is. But if you already will have to find a sitter for the others, I’m not sure I would bother.
Hope this helps.
If the invitation stated “adult reception” that means no one under 18. I personally reckon it would be in terrible taste to question for an exception. That would be putting them on the spot and they might say yes just to please you, but that is not what they want. A wedding day is for the bride and groom. You may want to question if they will have arrangements for child care. Some people who have adult receptions arrange for a teenage relative to watch small ones in a hotel room during the reception.
Adults only means just that. Your 12.5 year ancient is not an adult. You can question your friend, but don’t get upset or mad if your told your daughter isn’t welcome. As for the baby, you’ll need to use a breast pump and have enough ready for the sitter. Take the pump with you, you’ll probably need to pump while away since you won’t be nursing. That of course, you’ll have to flush away. Being so far from home you’ll have no way of keeping it chilled.