For my girlfriend's shower, I plan to have potluck party. There will be around 50-60 guests. Since there is a rather big number of people attending, it would be a little challenging for me to cook for this number of crowd. Is this an appropriate idea? How should I write it in the invitation that would express this in the most brief and polite way?
Suggestions are very welcome. Thank you so much!
2007-01-31 09:16:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You could say "Please bring a covered dish to share. Cake and drinks will be provided".
2007-01-31 09:25:09 · answer #1 · answered by zsmom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would add a note that it's potluck & ask each person to bring a certain type of dish e.g. a salad or dessert or whatever.
But I don't think its a good idea. Some people don't like showers anyway but still go to them. Having to bring a dish to pass might be just the thing to make them stay away. I know I wouldn't go.
I don't think a person should give a shower unless they can afford it. Considering how many people you are inviting I'm surprised you don't have 1 or 2 other people to be joint hostesses & share in the expense. I went to a shower recently with about 40+ people & didn't like it at all. If I know that many people will be invited, I won't go to the next one.
2007-01-31 14:03:39 · answer #2 · answered by Judith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like showers that big. It's so boring to sit and watch someone open that many gifts. And she can't possibly talk to that many people either. Just not personal enough. I would have a smaller one, and maybe suggest another friend of hers have another one for her. Divide up the guest list to a more manageable size.
And I doubt that people would like to have to bring food either. But I don't know what is commonly done where you live. You don't have to have a meal. You could just have buttered buns and plates of different sliced meats. They make their own sandwiches. Or make the sandwiches yourself. That and some chips and a cake really is enough if you have it in the afternoon, or after supper. I have been to showers in the past where all that was served was cake, mints and nuts! Plus coffee and punch. It doesn't really have to be elaborate!
2007-01-31 23:55:43 · answer #3 · answered by Cat Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just leave a note in each invitation telling the person which kind of dish to bring. Some can bring drinks, appetizers, salads, casseroles, etc. Otherwise, you might get 20 bags of chips.
2007-01-31 09:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by Cathy S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The party should probably be for a smaller amount of guests. Cooking would be hassel and you would probably really fustrated that day. Unless you get a caterer to do all the work.
2007-01-31 09:27:06 · answer #5 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The invitation should say: "I'm throwing a baby shower potluck"
2007-01-31 09:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by Tyrone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋