Birthday Party Invitations - San Antonio,TX

As a parent I would rather know ahead of time of a special b-day party. so I would be upfront on the invite about the cost and sibling issue. I would even type it out on a small piece of paper and insert it in the invite. I would just say that the child invited is paid for and everyone else is not. any extra tickets and food is on the adult to pay for.

They only other way is that she gets to invite 2 or 3 friends and you take them alone. She will have fun wether 10 friends are there or 2.

I do this all the time: "Parents and siblings welcomed at own expense."

We just had my daughters birthday at a place in Houston called it's---group rates are still $24.00 a person for the Deluxe package-with a minimum of 10. I told her she had to keep it at 10-no matter what and when I told her the cost she agreed. There was a guest list at the door with the invited childs name and everyone else had to pay a group rate-they require the adults to pay for the buffet. I dont feel you have to put anything about siblings or parents on the invitation-they should know you can not pay for everyone. I expect to pay when I bring a child to a birthday party. When my kids were younger I never just dropped them off and left and Im assuming other parents are like this too. Just have fun and relax!!

I agree with Stephanie's post. I would sit your daughter down and explain that she will need to invite her closest friends and even tho she may feel that everyone in class is ~ she has to work with a set number that you can handle.

I would not have an issue with stating that extra persons that the invite is not addressed to, are not covered on in the cost and will have to be paid for at the door.

I hope it's a success!

Pay for child and adult no others if they want to bring siblings they will need to pay for that child.

Have you thought about just explaining to your daughter that it will cost more than what you can afford and set a limit on how many to invite? Who are her closest friends? While it's quite understandable that you don't wish to leave anyone out, just explain that in order to have the party there, it'll be a bit more expensive. Another alternative is to have a sale, like a yard sale, bake sale, sell aluminum cans, just anything to help pay for the cost & have her help w/that. That way, she's helping to earn money to help pay for the event, explaining that if she wishes to invite all the kids she wants, she'll hafta help pay for it. I'd add what someone else suggested that the invitation includes ticket for one child & one adult & all others will hafta purchase their own tickets in advance. Hope these suggestions help & good luck.

You have gotten some good advise but I like Tina P's response. Do not assume that they will understand unless you spell it out. Enclose a ticket that you can make up on the computer for the invitee and just say all others can purchase tickets at a discounted price. If you don't spell it out then they will assume since they came along with the other siblings that they are also an invitee. Parents don't mind paying but don't embarass them and not tell them up front and they show up with no cash or card to pay to get in. That would be horrible. I would also do as stated below and ask a couple of your friends if they would attend and help your out at the party. You could pay for them since they are helping you out. Good Luck. It will all turn out fine. Have a great time and Happy Birthday to your daughter.

Typically in instances such as this, the invite will state that you will be paying for the invited child and 1 adult. If any other children or adults want to attend, they are welcome but will need to pay you in advance for their ticket so they can enjoy the group rate and sit with the group as well.

If the invited child and 1 adult goes beyond your budget, your daughter may have to reduce the number of invitees or change what she wants to do for the party. In your area do all invitees attend? We typically don't even have half of the invited children show up. But, as typical these days very few actually RSVP, so you are left with not knowing how many will actually show.

Write:

Your child will be our guest for the theater showing of Pinkalicious. Parents and sibling are most welcome to enjoy the show also--Dutch treat.

Get "One Admission" or Movie ticket invitations. Example: http://www.hooverwebdesign.com/printable-movie-ticket-par...

include on the invite: "Add'l tickets for parents/siblings can be purchased at the ticket booth" and end with a footnote "*one guest per invitation".

Maybe put in the invitation one pass to the movies? You could make it up on your computer and have it state something like, this pass is good for one child entry to Pinkalicious plus whatever else you're springing for like a kids combo.
You may even put in the invitation that you've prepaid (and do so if possible, so much easier!) for x number of tickets. You could write that if the adult and extra family members want to attend, you have secured a group rate and to contact you for the cost and to make reservations.
And, with everyone being so busy these days, you may want to ask a couple of your friends if they'd consider attending and being chaperons with their children... That way, it's not you and 30 7 year olds! Ouch