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Denisemang
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Time frame for birthday party?
Hi,
I have a question. I am having Ava's party (pool party) at the house. I am not sure if I should put a time limit on the party like 12-4 or 1-5?? I mean i feel bad becuase it is at the house and I don't want to make it seem like I am kicking people out... But I feel if I don't, people will think it will go on all day and night and come late or never leave. ha ha....
I figure most people will start to pack up when it starts getting colder or dark anyway.
What do you all think? Also, we are having a kiddie party. I guess the parents stay (can't expect them to drop off their kids and go home). But I also want to invite close friends without kids.. But I can't have everyone. I don't know what to do without making people feel bad? Any ideas??
TIA,
Denise
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Posted 3/5/07 12:19 AM  |
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JavaJunkie
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Re: Time frame for birthday party?
People always start leaving after cake!
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| Posted 3/5/07 8:56 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Time frame for birthday party?
Posted by lo13lo13
People always start leaving after cake!
Thats true!
For Julia first b-day last year I just put 1:00 in the invite and people just started to leave on there own after cake, some stayed untill she opened her gifts but it was just some family so it wasn't bad.
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:01 AM |
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beachgirl
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Re: Time frame for birthday party?
I would definitely put a time on it as I know from some other parents that didnt put a time on and some guests stayed WAY past their welcome time...especially if the weather is nice and everyone is hanging out.
I put 2-4 on my DD's invite and most people left at 4....we had a few hangers on but not too many...I think people are secretly relieved that you have a time frame too as you dont feel like you are running out on the party.
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:29 AM |
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Denisemang
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Re: Time frame for birthday party?
Ok, cool. I just didn't want to be rude.
Now, what time do you guys think is a good start time? It is a pool party, so I was thinking of starting a little earlier in the day then 2 or 3 becuase we want the sun for the pool. BTW, her bday is in July.
I just worry about naps, etc. But I think most naps are in teh afternoon. So I am thinking 12-4 or 12:30-4:30 OR maybe 1-5? :) I dunna know..
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:40 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Time frame for birthday party?
Posted by Denisemang
Ok, cool. I just didn't want to be rude.
Now, what time do you guys think is a good start time? It is a pool party, so I was thinking of starting a little earlier in the day then 2 or 3 becuase we want the sun for the pool. BTW, her bday is in July.
I just worry about naps, etc. But I think most naps are in teh afternoon. So I am thinking 12-4 or 12:30-4:30 OR maybe 1-5? :) I dunna know..
I would do 12-4 then. That would be more then enough time. You really can't worry about the other childrens naps or you will be going crazy!
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:46 AM |
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Denisemang
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Re: Time frame for birthday party?
Yeah, you are right. I do drive myself crazy and you just can't please everyone! ;)
Great. Thank you so much for the help.
Have you decided when you are having Julia's birthday?
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| Posted 3/5/07 1:43 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Time frame for birthday party?
I don't usually put a time frame on house parties but for DD's birthday we did plan all the activities for children (entertainment, lunch, cake, pinata) for about a 2&1/2 hour time frame and people stayed and people left but none of the kids (who the party was really for) missed anything.
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| Posted 3/5/07 2:50 PM |
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