How should I word a bd party invite?

Question

My soon to be 7 yr old son wants to have a party @ a bowling alley, how do I word the invitations so parent don't bring sibling along w/the ones we've invited. The party size is limited to a certain amount of kids...and after that you pay more per kid. I really don't want to pay extra for ones that aren't friends of my sons.

Answer 1

Word it ..."this invitation is exclusively for x jr." then
send a seperate note addressed to the parents explaining the situation. state that they can bring other siblings but they will have to stay with those uninvited kids and supply thier own food and drink in a seperate area of the bowling alley. AWAY from the party. say its specifically for YOUR SON and who HE wants there.
It sounds harsh but thats the way it is.

Answer 2

If the fee per child for additional children over the invited number is less than the regular price to bowl, I would indicate that "siblings may bowl for 'x' amount." This way, you're not closing the party to them, but letting the parents know that they're not specifically invited, and you're offering the reduced rate that they could receive as a member of the party. I'm sure you'll have to check a list with the bowling alley staff of invited guests, so you might just check with them to verify that they can do this. Usually places are pretty cooperative, because they know it's business they wouldn't have otherwise.

Answer 3

No matter how you word the invitation you may get the ones you intended all of them or part. Plus if some have extra children they may bring the others along as well. So if you can afford it even if they bring extra I would say try being a good sport about it and pay for the extra. However if money is tight maybe you should think about doing something different. How about going to the Park or a backyard party?

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

Send the invitation by name and indicate that only that person is invited, and add a footnote indicating that any and all uninvited guests will have to pay their own way, and also indicate in writing that this will be strictly enforced. PERIOD.

If ANY of the parents try to say that they did not understand, then categorize that under the heading of "Tuff luck." Any uninvited guests simply cannot participate unless they pay their own way; if they show up, call the parent and remind the parent; if the parent wishes to reimburse you for whatever you pay that child...? It's up to you to decide whether or not to trust that parent's word. Keep a copy of the original invitation handy even at the birthday celebration at the alley.

Send each invitation "RSVP."

Answer 5

You should put only the intended person's name on the invitation. The parents should know not to bring along any other kids. But if you think it will be a problem, you can say something like, "due to limited party size, we will unable to accomodate to siblings of the guest" or "this invitation is intended for the named guest only."

Sometimes, I use evite.com. On it, you can indicate that guests are not invited to bring other guests.

Answer 6

make the invitation out in the childs name and on the invitation tell the parents they can pick the child up at such a time so they don't stay. you have to deal with all the kids but the parents won't stay and let the other siblings bowl at you expense

Answer 7

just put childs name on invitation only and ask for a rsvp so your sure of the count and at that time you can politely apologize if other siblings are mentioned and explain your situation.

Answer 8

Invite the friends by name,or RSVP

Answer 9

Make it a formal invintation, only to the intended child or children and have them RSVP. This way, you wouldn't worry about the extra "party crashers".