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Etiquette question

BADASBKRCKBADASBKRCK member
in April 2014 Moms

Need some advice here. My sister in law offered her house to hold DD's birthday party... which is awesome because my house is waaaay too tiny and messy. She pretty much holds all the family gatherings there so she has an idea of whats involved and knows what she is offering. I, of course, offered to come a few hours before to help clean and decorate, and will of course be cleaning up afterwards. Originally I just assumed it was going to be a small informal party... but I just wrote up my guest list for the first time. If we include my family and his family, we will be looking at 20 people!! With that many people,do you guys think that I am asking too much of her? Oh, and should I get her some kind of gift for providing the venue?

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  • LolaX2LolaX2 member
    Since she offered I don't think its asking too much. Did she know that you would having just one party for both sides of the family? If so then I really don't think its a problem, just mention to her how many people and ask if that is too many. If its not a problem I would definitely get her some sort of thank you gift. Doesn't have to be something expensive, just something to let her know how much you appreciate it like maybe a potted plant for spring or a gift certificate to get a mani/pedi or something.

    We are planning DD's at our house with just family if everyone come it will be like 26 people! EEK! We debated 2 smaller parties but decided that is too much work and we would rather get it done all at once lol. Man I wish my kids had summer or early fall birthdays so we could do an outside party!
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  • Talltrees82Talltrees82 member
    I agree with @LolaX2 . Confirm with your sister that 20 guests is okay, so she has a chance to back out if it's not. And definitely a thank you gift! I'm sure she's not expecting one, but I'm sure she will appreciate it. That's awesome that she's offering up her place for you!
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  • smushismushi member
    Yes, definitely let her see your guest list and see what she thinks about that many people coming.  And definitely get her a hostess gift.  Who would be providing food?
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  • BADASBKRCKBADASBKRCK member
    I'd be providing food, decorations, tableware and drinks.

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