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WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
my dh has ALOT of single friends, most of which dont even have girlfriends at all let alone wives..
ehem..
anyway  im wondering if i need to invite them with a guest to my dd's 1st bday party..
we are having family and friends, keeping it a medium size (50 adults and about 15-20 kids) and i am NOT inviting my one single friend with a date because i have in the past and she never brings anyone unless shes dating them exclusively for awhile..
there are a FEW (I mean like 2 or 3) that have gf's..but with the exception of like 3 or 4 of them, the other 5 or 6 are all single single single..
do i invite them alone, and invite the ones with gf's with their gf? Or do i only invite married couples?
Its a 1st bday, not a wedding, so im not sure what kind of ettiquitte to use.
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
You do not need to invite them with guests. As you said... it's not a wedding. Not like they won't have anyone to dance with during the song... "Hockey Pockey" or something.
If it's at a hall and you're paying per person it's ridicuous. Even if it's at your home or anywhere. This is to celebrate your son's 1st b-day. Unless someone is serious (engaged or with the signifigant other for years and you met them) there's no point.
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:15 AM |
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KateDevine
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
I'd ask DH and do what he wants me to do.
You think they'd come?
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:15 AM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
its just a birthday party not a formal event, so I say no, you dont need to invite them with guests. I would invite the ones in a relationship with their significant other, but other than that....nope no guests.
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:17 AM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Since it's a birthday party, I think you're fine to invite them solo. If they ask if they can bring a guest, I'd be ok with it.
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:20 AM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
If you know the GF's or have met them I would invite them.
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:40 AM |
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by EricaAlt
You do not need to invite them with guests. As you said... it's not a wedding. Not like they won't have anyone to dance with during the song... "Hockey Pockey" or something.
If it's at a hall and you're paying per person it's ridicuous. Even if it's at your home or anywhere. This is to celebrate your son's 1st b-day. Unless someone is serious (engaged or with the signifigant other for years and you met them) there's no point.
I agree...they don't need to bring guests
I just laughed though, did you mean hokey pokey? if not, I don't know that song/dance...
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:42 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
I wouldn't invite them with a guest. Its a 1st birthday, not a wedding
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:43 AM |
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EricaAlt
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by brownie
Posted by EricaAlt
You do not need to invite them with guests. As you said... it's not a wedding. Not like they won't have anyone to dance with during the song... "Hockey Pockey" or something.
If it's at a hall and you're paying per person it's ridicuous. Even if it's at your home or anywhere. This is to celebrate your son's 1st b-day. Unless someone is serious (engaged or with the signifigant other for years and you met them) there's no point.
I agree...they don't need to bring guests
I just laughed though, did you mean hokey pokey? if not, I don't know that song/dance...
LOL! Yes... hokey pokey.
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:51 AM |
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by eddiesmommy
its just a birthday party not a formal event, so I say no, you dont need to invite them with guests. I would invite the ones in a relationship with their significant other, but other than that....nope no guests.
ITA! If they're in a relationship, I'd def invite the girlfriend...otherwise, nope.
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| Posted 9/16/09 11:55 AM |
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MommyAgain
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by KateDevine
I'd ask DH and do what he wants me to do.
You think they'd come?
ugh..unfortunately yes  and thats the thing, the place im having it doesnt have a liquor license since its a cafe..but since were doing brunch she told me i can bring my own mimosas or whatever we wanted...
so now, my dh says "yea, we'll just pick up a few cases of beer too"
eh, its a freakin 1st bday party..i understand theyll be bored..but who drinks like that at 11am at a kids party?
eh anyway, i KNOW they will come..free beer..he!! yea lolllll
youre all right though, i will only invite with ones with a guest who are dating someone serious, or married/engaged..
the rest can Hokey Pokey together 
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| Posted 9/16/09 1:47 PM |
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pickles16
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
No...end of story...unless they are in a serious relationship fine, but no and guest just bc....
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| Posted 9/16/09 1:48 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by eddiesmommy
its just a birthday party not a formal event, so I say no, you dont need to invite them with guests. I would invite the ones in a relationship with their significant other, but other than that....nope no guests.
same here.
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| Posted 9/16/09 1:50 PM |
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08BabySurprise
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by pickles16
No...end of story...unless they are in a serious relationship fine, but no and guest just bc....
I agree! It's not a wedding - it's a 1st birthday party. They can suck it up for a few hours and mingle with the other guests.
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| Posted 9/16/09 1:50 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Honestly i would definitely not bring beer for them. So not necessary and if they don't like it... tough!
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| Posted 9/16/09 1:51 PM |
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tran92
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
its a first birthday, they can come solo and drink coffee or soda. don't need beer. we had some single solo friends come to both my dd and ds's 1st birthdays. they came and talked to whoever sat with them. they'll be fine with each other and some food.
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| Posted 9/16/09 2:07 PM |
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by nrthshgrl
Since it's a birthday party, I think you're fine to invite them solo. If they ask if they can bring a guest, I'd be ok with it.
I agree.
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
I wouldn't invite them with "dates". GFs or SOs is fine. Don't forget young single guys like their freedom and they'll blame you if the girl they're dating starts getting all broody   after seeing all the babies
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| Posted 9/16/09 2:13 PM |
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Re: WWYD (re: inviting "guests" to dd's 1st bday)
Posted by Stacey1403
If you know the GF's or have met them I would invite them.
I agree. If they are officially single, then I wouldn't bother inviting them with a guest.
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