Many brides and grooms are choosing to have kid-free ceremonies and receptions, asking their guests to politely leave their little ones at home. While some parents rejoice at the thought of a night out without their kids, others may be miffed that they can?t bring them along to a family event.
If you?re considering a kid-free wedding due to budgetary restrictions?or you just don?t want to take a chance on hearing a fussy baby in your wedding video?you completely have the right to do so.
Let?s go over everything you need to do to inform your guests that your wedding is going to be kid-free (and how to do it without ruffling too many feathers).

Yes, It Is Appropriate to Not Invite Children
Children can be adorable at weddings. Whether they?re stealing a dance with the bride, trying to catch the bouquet at the end of the night, or simply looking dapper in their evening wear, kids can add a lot of joy to an already happy occasion. But kids can also be fussy. They can be loud when you?re trying to have an intimate moment during the ceremony. They can throw cake around on an elegantly decorated table. They can also distract their parents from enjoying the ceremony and reception, which is, after all, kind of the point.
Even if you adore children, you have the right to invite or not invite anyone you like, no matter how small. If you?re planning on having an especially formal ceremony and reception, or if you wanted your reception to be a big party where it wouldn?t be appropri...