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Invitation wording help
The baby shower I mentioned the other day is being held at a restaurant, and it is the intention of the hosts to have guests pay for their own meals. What do you think is the most diplomatic way to word this on an invite? (Believe me when I say that IMHO there is no diplomatic way to word it and that hosting = paying. However, I'm merely an employee in this and have no say.)
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Re: Invitation wording help
In a logical world, not everyone would have to get lunch, or they could do their own thing before the shower--unfortunately, the "hosts" are starting the shower at 12 on the dot.
When I suggested "cake will be provided," my MIL said, "Then people will think they can have lunch where ever they want." Well, it's their money, they can! When you host a party, you pay and people will likely take you up on your invitation. If you organize a GTG and tell people they will need to pay their own way, you're not hosting anything and really have no right to be picky about people's actions.
Maybe I should do another poll: "How to diplomatically break it to my ILs and extended IL family that they're being extremely tacky/rude." Then again, I've tried explaining that hosts pay and that DH and I will help MIL if they want to host it at her house.
I know this isn't what you asked, but I agree with you entirely. Does MIL WANT everyone to have lunch there? Or does it really not matter either way. If MIL wants everyone to eat together, maybe a cross between "There are reasonably priced options on the menu" and "cake will be provided" will have enough information for everyone. The WORST is getting to a party and expecting to be fed, and then not be. While this is kinda tacky (sorry) it's not on you. Finding a way to word the invites properly without confusing people is your only job. Hope this helps!
How about something like "In addition to a full menu of reasonably priced food, cake will be provided"
Although I hate "reasonably priced" since what I consider reasonable may not match what you consider reasonable at all!
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You could always go super simple: "Buy your own damn food."
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This! Although I voted for cake will be provided. I completely agree with your reasoning Munkii, especially since the party is at 12 noon. Now, if they were having it at 2 pm then only having cake would be logical. Otherwise, they should be paying for everyone's lunch!