I am inviting people to celebrate my birthday at a fancy restaurant, but my husband is paying for the entire bill. I know a few of my guests will be turned off by the thought of having to pay for such expensive meals, so I want to tastefully mention in the invitation that they won't have to pay. But how can I word that?
2007-11-13 05:13:53 · 23 answers · asked by PrettyMissPretty1220 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You and your family are Cordially Invited to attend my Birthday Celebration Dinner we are hosting at The Royal XYZ Hotel....!!!
2007-11-13 07:28:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
If I expect people to pay their own way, I usually phrase it that we should "meet" somewhere for dinner. But if I want them to know I am paying, I say "We'd love to treat you to dinner." or "Would you like to have dinner with us?"
As a rule of thumb though, we don't usually tell people ahead of time that we are paying for their food. We wait until the bill comes. Reason being, even the nicest people become little green monsters when they hear stuff is free. We all do it-from hotel soaps to grocery shopping with our moms. What I would do if I were you. Let your guests order as if THEY are paying for it. When the meal comes to an end, graciously grab the check and say, "Thank you so much for coming out and enjoying my birthday with us. This meal is on us!"
Your friends, if they were true friends, who didn't want to pay for their meal would've come anyway. Everyone will be excited about not having to pay. The evening will end on a perfect high note. Besides, birthdays are all about surprises, aren't they?
2007-11-13 05:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Be Our Guest Invitations
2016-11-04 11:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, when you make the invitations, you can say something like........And as a gift from my husband meals will be included at the party so all you have to do is show up!
My husband has thought of everything, down to the costs of the meal! Please come join me in my celebration.
2007-11-13 05:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by †..Jetta..† 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
On the dinner invitation you can write. We would be so happy if you will attend the birthday party my husband has planned for me, or whatever wording you use.
On the bottom put RSVP,
When you put RSVP it is automatically means it is at your expense.
2007-11-13 05:38:20 · answer #5 · answered by michelebaruch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a great idea!
Please have your husband write or type out the invitation saying,
Please be my guest at a special birthday dinner for my wife Pretty Miss, on ___________ day.
Your dinner is MY treat to you for coming to share Pretty Miss' special day. Gifts are optional.
R.S.V.P by _______
This should be clear and in good taste. If you add your name, it loses some of the impact. This way it reads like the dinner cost is your present from your hubby.
Best wishes on you special day, peace....
2007-11-13 05:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In celebration of my birthday my husband and I would like you to be our guests at ----- on ------at ----o'clock. the fact that you are asking them to be your guest is sufficient to inform them that you are paying. If you invite someone to your house you dont expect them to bring the food do you?
2007-11-13 22:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by Lord Percy Fawcette-Smythe. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Etiquette requires that you pay for the meal unless you specifically mention that you are not. Of course, few people follow the rules of etiquette these days.
2007-11-13 05:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
*toast* Thank you everyone for coming out. It means a lot to me. Because I believe in giving to the people who gave so much to me, this meal is on me.
Or something like that should work. In my lab, when someone graduated and got a job, the prof. would require that they threw a party for everyone. Which is backwards because you would expect everyone to treat the one leaving. However, they switch the meaning towards the person leaving is giving thanks to all the support their lab mates gave them during school.
2007-11-13 05:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In celbration of my birthday and as a gift to me, my husband would like to show our freinds family and acquainteces our appreciation for all the devoted years by offering this invitation to be our fully honored and complete guests for dinner at ........... Please do me the honor as a gift of yours in attending this overwhelming token of his love.
2007-11-13 06:11:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋