Entertaining Ideas
Dear Community,

Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.

If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.

Thank you.

Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.

I'm desperate... need help. A.S.A.P

I'm a brides maid and the Bride just told me that I have 1 week to organize a bach-party because he maid of honor basically messed the entire thing up.  They over charged ppl and out of 30 individuals, 4 ppl have confirmed because of the price.

She and I are very embarrassed, how do I call back everyone and make amends???

What are some cheap ways to host for about 10ppl?

Really appreciate your help.

Kim. 

Re: I'm desperate... need help. A.S.A.P

  • Don't go into what happened. "Hey Ladies! There was a mix up about Megan's bachelorette party and it's actually going to be X. Sorry about the short notice, but please come if you can - it'd mean a ton to Megan." With the girls who've paid, I might privately explain what happened while giving them their refund. 

     My girls took me to a gay bar to see the drag queens perform - it was a hoot and the only costs were cover and however much they wanted to drink.  What about a girls' night in slumber party with movies? Are there any local activities your area's famous for? (amusement park, casinos, honky tonk beach bar?) 

  • I'd just be honest.  You don't need to give them every detail, but let them know you have decided to go with a more affordable option.  I'm pretty sure most people won't complain.

    Around Philly, plenty of bars offer a 3-hr open bar for $20-25pp.  We usually per-game for an hour or so at someone's house with carb heavy food (hoagies, dips, etc.) before heading to the bar.  Everyone covers their own wristband.  Afterwards, you go back to the house and finish off the hoagies (or to your own home and crawl into bed!). 

    I also like a girls night in, usually done potluck-style.   It's nice to give people the option to sleep over if there will be drinking.  Just let them know to bring a blanket/pillow.  Not sure how formal your group it, but this has been the norm for me.

    image

    Follow Me on Pinterest
    Charlene Piacentini Carey's book recommendations, liked quotes, book clubs, book trivia, book lists (currently-reading shelf)

     
  • Hi!  All that the PP said... plus I'm not usually a fan of e-mail invites - but in this instance I think it would be a very effective way to communicate a fun new plan for everyone quickly and would set the right tone.

    GL~

  • That sounds like a mess. I agree with the pps. Send a quick email without saying too much, and see if you can do something low-key and on the cheap. People are generally pretty forgiving of mistakes like this, though it is inconvenient, and the 4 ladies who did RSVP will be glad to have their money back.
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards