Bini Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I'm going to be planning a party and I need help in wording my preferences. Basically, I'm looking at making reservations at a restaurant that's family friendly but on the pricier side. I want guests to know that children are welcomed to come but we will not be footing the bill for them. I think that's nicer than saying adults only, at least, this way it gives parents the option of bringing the kids or getting a sitter. (I don't really mind making it an 'adult only' get together but I know that some guests won't come if they can't bring their children due to arrangement issues.) Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Are you paying for the adults? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yes. All adults paid for. There's just too many kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I think emphasize what you are doing, but I can't think of the most gracious wording. Something like, "we will gladly provide dinner for all adults attending". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thoughts Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I think you do the invite to all adults And at the bottom say, While we are not inviting them, we have no objection if you bring your children: I have a link I can send you so you'll know what to budget for them and whether they'll like the food, and please know that the restaurant is not considered to be particularly child-friendly [if this is true]. Because if anything suggests you are including the children, you are also obligated to pay for their meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I think you do the invite to all adults And at the bottom say, While we are not inviting them, we have no objection if you bring your children: I have a link I can send you so you'll know what to budget for them and whether they'll like the food, and please know that the restaurant is not considered to be particularly child-friendly [if this is true]. Because if anything suggests you are including the children, you are also obligated to pay for their meals. She did mention the restaurant was family friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_A_Guy Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) "Dinner will be provided gratis for adults, and will be available for purchase for children." Edited September 13, 2015 by Just_A_Guy pkstpaul, Backroads, Vort and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mordorbund Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 "Dinner will be provided gratis for adults, and will be available for purchase for children." Surely you understand the gravitas of gratis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bini Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 "Dinner will be provided gratis for adults, and will be available for purchase for children." That is perfect. Short and to-point! Merci ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 And it sounds so fancy. With JaG's fancy lawyer-man talk. prisonchaplain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Why is it that women find lawyer talk fancy, but we men find nothing sophisticated in the jargon of pedagogy (aka the Educational Industrial Complex)? Just_A_Guy, Blackmarch and Backroads 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Why is it that women find lawyer talk fancy, but we men find nothing sophisticated in the jargon of pedagogy (aka the Educational Industrial Complex)? Because I'm a teacher. hagoth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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