Okay, I am trying to create my daughter's invitations. She is turning 2. Last year, we had her party at Chili's. About 20 people came. I didn't pay for everyones dinner, just my household. Everyone paid for their own. Well, I pretty much invited only family so, it was kinda expected.
This year, the party will be at Golden Corral. This year I am inviting about 20 more people than I did last year.
How do I word the invitations that I am not paying for everyones dinners? The adult prices are 9.19 (buffet) and 1.59 (drinks). Should I include the price?
How do I do this?
2007-03-27 06:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by fwog_fwog 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I guess I should include that this is not uncommon and I have no where else to have the party other than a resturant. My house is not suitable for a party not to mention, I am close to all that are invited. So, you can leave out how tacky this is and answer the question simply!! Thank you.
2007-03-27 06:31:59 · update #1
This sounds like fun! Look at the below example and maybe you can develop this to fit the particulars of the situation.
Birthday Party for (Name of your Child)
Where: Golden Coral Restaurant at 123 Main Street, Anywhere USA
Prices: Adults: Lunch $9.19, drinks $1.59 (free refills?); you might want to consider gratuity language such as (prices do not include tips). Or if some members of the party are "sensitive" to this - then leave it out all together; most people are pretty intelligent about these things.
Date: Sunday 1 April 2007
Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Dress: Casual (or even leave this out if you think it may bother anyone).
Basically, people should not be offended by this and I hope your childs birthday turns out to be fun for you, baby, and anyone else that attends. Best of luck and I hope this helps.
2007-03-27 06:30:26 · answer #1 · answered by Gerry 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should include all the info on the invite that way no one will be surprised about it. Right after the location put the prices. We also don't have room at our place. We rented a room at the rec center and asked everyone to bring a dish. It worked out real well. Good luck.
2007-03-27 15:52:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would handle this by putting a star by the restaurant name, and at the bottom of the invitation letting them know the price of the buffet and the drink together. I would also note the the adult and children prices.
2007-03-27 13:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by GrammyJean 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say this because I don't want to come across as rude, but I think that's fairly tacky to invite people to a party and then require them to pay.
Couldn't you just have it at a park and throw a barbeque? Or have it at a place that doesn't require you to buy a meal just to enter the seating area?
But I guess if you decide to stick to that place, you'd better put the price on the invite.
2007-03-27 13:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, if you include the prices in the invitation, perhaps in fine print so that it doesn't overrule your main message, you'll be fine. At least I think that's the best way of doing it without sounding rude or something. Good luck.
2007-03-27 13:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by Edith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you invite 40 people to a 2 year olds b-day party. Thats crazy.
2007-03-27 13:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by lillilou 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My friend does the same thing for her son's birthday parties. We don't go, because we don't have that kind of extra money. Couldn't you have it at a park or a community building? You may be, unknowingly, excluding people by expecting them to pay for a meal.
2007-03-27 13:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by zsmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of having a party and expecting people to pay for it. Personally, I think it's very tacky. If you can't afford it you shouldn't have it. Have something at home and make your own food. Have games and make it fun.
2007-03-27 13:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by Margo S 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
include the prices in your invitations.
2007-03-27 13:19:39 · answer #9 · answered by lilpinay 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋