I think it’s perfectly acceptable for there to be no children at wedding receptions, if that’s what the bride and groom wants, for lots of reasons: 1) Maybe they don’t like kids. Hey, it happens… and this is supposed to be one of the most happy and important days of their lives. Why would they want kids there if they don’t like them? 2) Little kids can get rowdy, and rowdy kids sometimes break things or get into things they shouldn’t, which the bride and groom then have to pay for. 3) If the bride and groom are on a tight budget, they may not be able to afford the extra cash for plates for the kids… usually there are different items served for kids, like chicken nuggets and fries or something… all of which costs extra. Plus, if they want separate arrangements like a play room or hired babysitters or special crafts/activities at another table, that also costs money. 4) Kids being present either means that adults, whether the kids are theirs or not, can’t cut loose and have fun because they have to be mindful of who is hearing/watching, or it means that kids are going to hear/see things that are inappropriate. 5) Children don’t really belong anywhere there is so much free-flowing alcohol. It’s a liability. Adults drink, leave their drinks, kids running around playing can find a drink on a table and taste it… you see where this is going. There is absolutely nothing wrong with an adult-only night. It’s healthy for the kids, and healthy for the parents. Newsflash: You don’t ALWAYS have to be attached at the hip with your children. Trust me… they don’t want it. And, if they do, then it’s not all that healthy… if they can’t stand being away from you for a couple of hours.