Invitations without an inner envelope

[xlightbringerx]

How do I let my guests know that they are allowed to bring their children if I don't have an inner envelope? I don't necessarily want to encourage it, just let them know it's not an adult-only reception

Comments

[etoilepb]

It's in how you address it on the outside. For example, mine included variations on the following:

Mr. & Mrs. John and Jane Doe
Lucy, Timmy, and Davy Doe
123 Any Street
Etc.

and...

Dr. Jane Smith & Mr. John Doe
Emily & Tommy Doe-Smith
123 Any Street
Etc.

If you put, "The Smith Family" or "The Doe Household," that will leave the interpretation of number of heads to them. Most families will take it to mean parents + kids but not always. If you want to be safe, specify.

[herladyship]

This is what I would do.

[jennberry]

This is what I did. It makes it clear about who exactly is invited.

[xlightbringerx]

This sounds like the best answer so far, and the one with the most support. Thank you for your help!

[meredith_mae]

This is exactly correct.

[meredith_mae]

FYI, only people whose names are on the invitation are technically invited.

BUT we did break with etiquette and use "and family" on one invitation because the couple has 5 kids and I just did not want to deal with that.