I recently adopted a child. I am having an adoption celebration/brunch at a local restaraunt. However Im being charged $25 per person, and want to keep the headcount down to 50. My guestlist is at 45, so if the invited guest brings a guest, I'll be going way over budget. I'm trying to find a polite way of telling everyone in the invitation that they cant bring a guest, without sound tasteless.
2006-11-07 01:58:04 · 12 answers · asked by njruffpapi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
How about something simple and to the point, like "Seating is limited- no guests please." ?
Good luck with your celebration!
2006-11-07 03:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by Lirrain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If a person is single, you could just say in your invitation that your budget is limited and that you can't afford extra guests. However, you can't expect a married person to show up with out their spouse. I would make dining at your party by invitation only. If they don't have a ticket, they don't get in free.
However you could make an exception. If they want to bring someone else, they pay at the door. Specify this in the invitation - it should be crystal clear. Make sure that who ever is letting people in at the restaurant understands stand that if they don't have a ticket, they pay.
A few days before the event call everyone to see who is coming. remind people about your budget and how someone else is welcome to come if they want - just how that they have to pay at the door. This will help the kitchen to be able to prepare enough food.
2006-11-07 02:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This shouldn't be a question for how you are to word the invitation. If the invitation specificallys says Mr.Smith and guest, then the guest would be welcome. If it just says Mr.Smith and he brings a guest...that's tacky on "his" part. I'm not sure there is a "polite" way of saying it. Maybe you could put somewhere on the ivitation $25 if you bring a guest, and list what the dinner being served is?
2006-11-07 02:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually on an invitation, a person would write the name of that attendee and if it was okay to invite a friend, they could put "and friend". Make sure you put an RSVP so when they do call in regards to your concern...just let them know. They are your friends, they should understand
2006-11-07 02:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by Yondie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your must be loaded!
45 people at $25 each is $1125 in total.
I would suggest telling the people to contribute the cost, even if it is only about 20%.
2006-11-07 02:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is a way to do that, i can't see it...
maybe you should pare down your list to about 25 and allow each person to bring a guest....
good luck
2006-11-07 02:00:56 · answer #6 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd specify , invited guest only.(no escorts)
2006-11-07 02:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
congradulations on your new child,i would have them rsvp,but explain [ this celebration is just for close family and friends and we are honored to have you in this celebration of love, joy anf family. thank you for comming ] i sure hope that works for you.
2006-11-07 02:17:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my god friend it is simple just tell your friends don't bring guest so simple just be honest with tack
2006-11-07 02:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in bracket.........(we apologise we can't cater to additional guests)
2006-11-07 03:36:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋