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Adults only event
I am wanting to host a small getogether for my friends, however most of them have children. Although there will NOT be any alcohol at the event, I will be hosting at my parents house which is just NOT children friendly (lots of glass and antique trinkets about). Also, I myself do not have children for them to play with, nor do I have children's toys to keep them entertained. How do I go about suggesting politely that children should not be brought?
Re: Adults only event
As a parent I never assume my kids are invited. I use the tone of the invite and the event to gauge appropriateness. If that doesn't give me the clues I will point blank ask.
So use your invite to it's fullest- specifically use the adult names, try to work "adult" into some phrasing. Have an RSVP so if people miss the clues you can head them off before the night.
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I once had a small gathering at my house that started at 8pm and our neighbors brought over their kids who stayed up until midnight. I don't assume anymore that people won't bring their kids over if the party starts in the evening.
While some of us are very good at not assuming kids are invited NOT all people think this way. So it's better to not assume. Whenever I have had a get together where I think kids should not come I just make sure I either tell my guests or include a message in the invite to make it clear it's an adult only evening. But every circle is different. My friends are not offended by this at all and totally welcome having adult only evenings. I think the only advice is to not make any assumptions and just make it clear to your guests.
This group is primarily very religious and none of them are drinkers. Although you are right "serving alcohol" does help with saying "no kids"
Having wine at a party does not mean kids aren't welcome.
Decided to go with this. Slightly blunt, but at least honest and not confusing for the guests.
Dear ______,
Have you already sent this? It's a mite stitled. A simple "Please join us for dinner on June 23rd at 4 pm at 123 Main St. Adults only." conveys the message more warmly.
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I haven't sent it yet. I was trying to figure out something to add to the top to make it a bit warmer. It's just me hosting, and it's really rare that I can invite people to the home since it is my parents place and they don't entirely support my religion and thus my friends from that religion. Why is it so complicated? Lol.
Ah, ok. If it's just you, something like "please come over" or "you're invited" works. Depending on how casual this is, you could even write it like an email, "Dear Melissa, I'm having a dinner on June 23rd and I'd very much like you and Scott to come...."
I learned that when I'm too close to things, I have a tendency to use more words more formally than necessary. Simplicity reads as more friendly, so going with a simple sentence like I used will be warmer than what you put. Don't worry about writing appear at 4/dinner served at 5 - people assume there are apps and dinner will be served later. And using Date: Time: Address: listings like that makes it feel like a business dinner instead of time with friends. GL!
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I agree to keep simple. Is there a reason for the get together? The last invite I got literally just said "I miss your faces. Let's get together."
What about.....
Dear____,
I am having a small dinner get together on June 23rd at 4pm at my home, and would love if you could attend.
Perfect! Have you thought about your menu yet?
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I have some yes.
Appetizers: chips with pizza dip and cheese dip
Dinner: chicken and yellow rice with peas and roasted cauliflower
Dessert: apple turnovers and hot tea
I like the main meal idea! I'll come
You might want to sub one of your cheesy chip dips for a veggie, just for a healthier option.
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Ha! Had the same thing happen to me. And then they complained about the music being innapropriate for kids. My husband and I don't have kids, nor did anyone else at the (late) party....
Do try not to sound rude, but you need to send some kind of invitation with something like "you and your spouse", "join us for and adult night" or something like that.
That way you are giving them the hint that no kids will be allowed and you can enjoy the party.