I am looking for wording for a 25th birthday party. It will be at a home and we would like to put "no presents" and "BYOB" on there somewhere. Any ideas?
2007-06-26 11:35:31 · 11 answers · asked by Crissy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Please join us on mm/dd/yyyy to celebrate XXXX's 25th birthday. In lieu of presents please bring your own beverage.
2007-06-26 11:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had many parties and there was only one time that I asked people to bring their own beverage. It was for a fireworks celebration.
On the invitation I had a picture of a ice bucket with a bottle of wine in it surrounded by fireworks that read "Please bring your favorite beverage".
Of course, I had beer, wine and soft drinks available as back up. But, to stock a full bar can be very expensive especially if you are having a large group. Not only that, you are responsible for what you serve. It was a difficult thing for me to do, but everyone was fine with it and completely understood.
(My past invites read cocktails and dinner to celebrate ....).
Some people are uncomfortable receiving gifts so I think it is o.k. to put in the bottom right hand corner "No gifts, please" or another option is to include a separate card reading "Your presence is the only gift that we request" or even a phone call.
I personally would not mention the age though. It really is not a milestone.
Good luck with the party, have fun and be safe.
2007-06-26 14:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by chillin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does ettiquette really apply to an invitation that says BYOB on it?
2007-06-26 12:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, mentioning the age is a bit crass, don't you think?
Second, a nicer way to say "no presents" is to say "The gift of your attendance is all you need to bring."
Third, then add in some line about the alcohol, which tends to contradict the line above, but hey, it's your choice. So it could be "the gift . . .bring, along with whatever alcohol you will consume. Of course we will have soft drinks, mixers and ice handy."
Good luck!
2007-06-26 11:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not exactly hospitable to tell your friends that even though you are entertaining them, they are expected to provide their own refreshment.
Do not mention presents one way or the other. To do so shows you are expecting them, which is very bad manners.
2007-06-26 12:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
N word
2016-05-21 03:04:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you basically answered your own question.
2007-06-26 11:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by FOAMY! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Come bearing beverages, not presents"
or
"Come bearing beer, not presents"
2007-06-26 11:42:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Bring liquor, not presents!"
2007-06-26 11:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please no presents and BYOB.
2007-06-26 11:38:07 · answer #10 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋