I am making baby shower invitation cards. The baby shower will be taken place at a cheap but decent buffet resturant. Do to funds, invitees would have to pay for their own meals. How would I word this information onto the invitation positively or elegantly?
2006-12-10 13:57:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
the mother and father wants the shower at the buffet. It's a really good price and a good resturant. I'm just making the invitations. We would have it at a park if it wasn't 30 degrees. lol
2006-12-10 14:08:11 · update #1
the buffet meal is optional. that's why it will be held at 2pm. so if guests rather eat before or something.
2006-12-10 14:52:05 · update #2
I'm sorry to tell you, but there is no way to politely ask someone to pay for food at a party that you invited them to attend. If money is an issue, perhaps you can have a pot-luck luncheon or don't have a meal at all, but serve hors d'oerves.
2006-12-10 14:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by habibah_al_sudiary 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What ever happened to hosting a shower (of any type)at the hostess's home.A few sandwiches, finger food, cheese and crackers , cake and tea and coffee.We played a few games (related to the occasion) with small novelties as prizes.We laughed and celebrated the upcoming birth or wedding. Presents were what the guest chose to bring, not from some gift registry.I think it is in poor taste to ask the guests to pay for a meal and buy a gift. A restaurant is not the venue to hold a shower as it may interfere with other patrons enjoying their meal. A restaurant is meant for dining. Do people even hold surprise showers anymore? That was also part of the fun trying to keep the shower a surprise.
2006-12-10 15:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by gussie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be sure having the buffet would be optional for guests....If it's their choice whether or not to have the meal then by all means invite away! However,if purchase of the meal is required to be at the party I'd suggest finding another location(community center,a friend's home, even an ice cream parlour). Ask first,though,as the restaurant may accomodate guests having beverages only and the hostess of the party could treat for that and the guests would be on their own for the meal. Think of others also and the event will be successful! Congratulations to your friend!
2006-12-10 14:19:40 · answer #3 · answered by lady 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Tell them this is a buffet resturant you'll have to pay for your own food. Don't forget to bring the gifts for the baby shower.
2006-12-10 15:41:33 · answer #4 · answered by wetcat2009 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't host at a buffet restaurant. Hosting means providing refreshments and food. There is no elegant way to be tacky. If you are on a budget and need somewhere to go that is cheap, I would suggest a park or something similar.
2006-12-10 14:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by cb 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The mother and father are being very inconsiderate to their friends. They expect an hour of their time, a baby gift, AND they have to foot the food bill as well!!! How rude!! I would definitely not attend this shower.
2006-12-10 14:17:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's just no way you can ask that people pay for their own meal AND bring a present. If you can't come up with something you can do inexpensively at home or at a friend's house, I'd just forget it.
2006-12-10 14:07:00 · answer #7 · answered by clarity 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You are invited to Suzy's Baby shower!
Please join us at Joe's Buffet Restaraunt for presents, fun times, cake, and beverages.
Lunch is available on the buffett for $10 per person.
Can't wait to see you there!!
2006-12-10 14:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by SaraBMW 3 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Just put at the bottom of the invite:
Price of buffet: $@#.00
That way they will get the hint.
2006-12-10 14:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
BYOF
2006-12-10 14:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by It Co$t To Be Around The Bo$$ 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋