We are somewhat new to this neighborhood. This will be our second year here. Last year for my son's birthday party we invited a few of the kids that he had met for a backyard party and water balloon fight. We welcomed older and younger siblings since it wouldn't cost any extra. This year for his fifth birthday we're having it at the go-cart track. We have 40 tickets already purchased. I don't know if it will cause any problems if we only invite the friends and not the siblings this year. I'm afraid they may show up with the siblings anyway (yes they can be that tacky) and I don't want to provide ride tickets for them because it takes away from the invited kids. I also don't want to cause any hard feelings. Is there a tactful way to possibly let parents know that we will only be providing tickets to the invited guests maybe by listing the price of the rides?
2007-08-12 09:05:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
i understand your dilemma, just say it at least twice on your invitation.
like
to:
Who's party it is:
who is invited:
time:
place:
you will need:
other notes: .......,we only have a small amount of tickets so RSVP, ........,........,........etc.
2007-08-12 09:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by shade_of_a_man 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them come, and meet the parents as they arrive. Ask whether or not the other children will be staying and if they say yes, let them know that you only have enough tickets for the children that were invited, and although the other siblings are welcome to stay for cake, if they would like to participate in any of the activities, they will need to purchase a ticket.
I hate when other siblings just show up and parents expect you to entertain them as well. They shouldn't have a problem with this, and if they do then that is one less person to invite the next year.
2007-08-16 04:49:39 · answer #2 · answered by deerogre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on space and where you are holding your party. I have found that cupcakes are cheap so the more the merrier. We invite the whole class. However Size and place of the party can put a damper and limit you to how many can come. I would just set a limit and pass out invitations. I really do not think that there is a way to truly avoid hurt feelings. After the party and back at school they will talk about it. I don't want to sound abrupt but sometimes in life we get our feelings hurt. Hopefully they have parents that understand the dilemma of party invitations and will be able to explain it to them. I have had to explain it to my children as well. They get over it pretty quick and are on to something else. Good Luck and Happy Birthday to your kiddo!
2016-05-20 23:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure how to answer that, but hopefully the number of tacky extra show ups will be less than the number of invited no-show guests. If this happens, there will still be enough tickets.
2007-08-12 09:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Nemo the geek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send out invites to ONLY the kids that are invited...when the parents RSVP, if they bring up their other children say "We'd love it if so and so came, but I only have enough tickets for the children in Johnny's class" or something to that effect. I don't think they'd bring their other children to a party if they weren't invited....I never expected to go to someone's birthday if they weren't my friend
2007-08-12 17:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make the invitations personal by stating that you will be purchasing a ticket for "Joey" then request an RSVP.
2007-08-12 10:48:08 · answer #6 · answered by Suzy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the invatations put "If siblings come along/join us please birng ____$ (How ever much it cost to buy one ticket) per sibling."
Hope this helps!!!
2007-08-12 11:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by Way too many responsiblities :/ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋