Kid-Free Wedding

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My daughter wants a small wedding, so she didn't invite any children. But a few RSVPs have arrived with kids' names written in. How can we tell parents to leave the little ones at home?

An adults-only wedding is definitely the bride and groom's prerogative. Though parents may disagree, it's impolite to add a child to a guest list. So how do you stand firm? Call the RSVPers and say you're delighted they can make it, but they'll need to make other arrangements for their kids. If many out-of-towners are attending, perhaps you could hire a baby-sitter. But regardless of what you do, it's important not to make any exceptions because parents who do comply will be upset if they see a fellow guest's child running around.

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