How to nicely say no siblings for party?

[Anonymous]

First year we're hosting kid's birthday at an outside venue. Venue charges per head and caps at 20 kids. How do I nicely say on the invite that we can't accommodate siblings within good etiquette?

[Anonymous]

I would print something like, “No siblings please,” on the invitations.

[Anonymous]

“I’m sorry due to restrictions at the venue we aren’t able to accommodate siblings.”

And if they show up with sibling (even if you have room, but on principle) “Oh, I’m sorry, was I not clear? We can’t accommodate siblings. You are welcome to leave (kid invited to party) and come back in 1.5 hours to pick him up”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would print something like, “No siblings please,” on the invitations.

This.
Nothing more, nothing less. Done.

[Anonymous]

"Due to space restrictions at the venue, we regret that we cannot accommodate any siblings." And if you want to and the kids are old enough, you can add "Please feel free to drop-off for the party."

[Anonymous]

"No siblings"

[Anonymous]

22:59 is what we did. Since our group was really little kids, we didn’t allow drop-off.

We also received an invite for a gym party that said “this is a party for 3-4 year olds, children of other ages will not be able to participate for safety reasons.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Due to space restrictions at the venue, we regret that we cannot accommodate any siblings." And if you want to and the kids are old enough, you can add "Please feel free to drop-off for the party."

Something like this or the first suggestion. I like the explanation for the no siblings because people will understand why the policy is in play. Sometimes I think people ignore the no sibling because they don't get why it is there, other then you asked for no siblings. We have friends who have twins and were surprised to get the no siblings invite, normally both the boys are invited because they both know the child, but that has started to change. I think it is nice when the parents explain why because it allows you to say to the other kid "there are space limits and Johnny does not know you like he knows your brother. I'll take brother, what do you want to do with Dad?"

I guess I find just "no siblings" a bit cold.

But everything you send about the party needs to include the reminder of no siblings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First year we're hosting kid's birthday at an outside venue. Venue charges per head and caps at 20 kids. How do I nicely say on the invite that we can't accommodate siblings within good etiquette?

"No siblings.". Beginning and end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First year we're hosting kid's birthday at an outside venue. Venue charges per head and caps at 20 kids. How do I nicely say on the invite that we can't accommodate siblings within good etiquette?

"No siblings.". Beginning and end.

This is fine, but it’s not particularly nice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First year we're hosting kid's birthday at an outside venue. Venue charges per head and caps at 20 kids. How do I nicely say on the invite that we can't accommodate siblings within good etiquette?

"No siblings.". Beginning and end.

This is fine, but it’s not particularly nice.

On the flip side, it is not nice, rude, and presumptuous that parents think siblings can tag along especially when people (should) know that venues charge per child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First year we're hosting kid's birthday at an outside venue. Venue charges per head and caps at 20 kids. How do I nicely say on the invite that we can't accommodate siblings within good etiquette?

"No siblings.". Beginning and end.

This is fine, but it’s not particularly nice.

It’s not particularly nice to bring uninvited guests to a party and make people tell you it’s not allowed. That’s like saying it’s not nice to ask someone not to take $20 out of your purse or that you can’t drop off your kid for a play date without asking first.

I wouldn’t offer an explanation. Explanations open you up to argument. There’s a cap? But it’s just one child. It costs more? We’ll cover the cost (and maybe they will, but maybe they’ll forget). It’s not age appropriate? Larlo loves playing with his younger sister’s friends. Or Larla can help show the younger kids how to do it.

Less is more. No siblings. I wouldn’t even say please. If that’s too curt, maybe “siblings can’t be accommodated.” Don’t apologize though, because you didn’t do anything wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would print something like, “No siblings please,” on the invitations.

This.
Nothing more, nothing less. Done.

+1. It isn't that hard. No exceptions (except of course your own kids).

[Anonymous]

Well said.

No siblings and no apology.

[Anonymous]

“No f’king siblings allowed! Yes, that means YOU!”??