Saying "I Do" Without the Diapers: 5 Rules for a Childfree Wedding

Send a text to share your thoughts!Ep #67 - What's the "proper" way to tell your guests you want a childfree wedding? From the etiquette of hosting an adult-only affair to the most tactful ways to convey this message to your guests, we're all over this sometimes-taboo topic.Childfree couple Paulette and Ryan Erato have some experience in this arena. And after going viral on Threads for asking the question, "what do YOU think is the classiest way to say “this is a childfree wedding?”,  with over 4,000 commenters chiming in with their thoughts, lots of people have opinions and questions about it! To give the happy couple guidelines, this episode covers the 5 steps to hosting your own childfree/adults-only wedding. Including the dos and don'ts of addressing invitation envelopes, filling out RSVP cards, and explicit notations to ensure the child-free message is received (hopefully with grace).We also share some of the most classy and clever ways to word your childfree wedding invitations, as suggested by the Threads community. From setting clear boundaries to offering free childcare at the wedding venue, there are a wide range of approaches to make your adult-only wedding an enjoyable experience for all.And stay tuned for part 2 of this story, as Paulette and Ryan read the worst and funniest advice received on this thread.Want to send in your childfree wedding story? Submit your story at pauletteerato.com/childfreeweddingTo get the full show notes—including links to all the comments—and an episode transcript, go to PauletteErato.com/shownotes. This is episode 67.Even though comments are turned off, you can still check out the viral thread here.Support the showLike what you hear? Reach out to send your thoughts, and don't forget to grab a limited edition LVMC baseball t-shirt. Check it out at pauletteerato.com/shop.How to reach me:Got a thought, or a comment? Send a text!Email me at hola @ pauletteerato dot comJoin the Super Cheveritas at https://pauletteerato.substack.com/Support the show at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948831/supporters/new