Husband and his twin sister's 25th

ChristyML

My husband is turning 25 in August, and I wanted to throw him some kind of party.

I'm not worried about anything except the fact that he has a twin sister, and I'm not sure if I should throw the party for her as well, since we live in the same town. We don't have many mutual friends.

So should I throw the party for both of them (she will probably be there regardless)? Should I just mention that it is also her birthday? Should I ask one of her friends to help plan it with me? Who should I invite (just our friends, our mutual friends, both)?

Thanks! 

 

Sue-n-Kevin

If it were me, I'd probably reach out to one of his sister's friends and ask about throwing a joint party.

People who know both of them might be invited for "competing" parties.

However, are they close? Has either of them ever expressed discontent at having had joint parties in the past thrown by their families? I'm not a twin, but understand sometimes twins resent that they never have anything just for themselves. I'd also assume this is something that is reduced as they are adults and understand family & friends are busy and a joint party would be the most convenient.

If it's not a surprise party, you could also ask them.

ChristyML

Sue-n-Kevin:

If it were me, I'd probably reach out to one of his sister's friends and ask about throwing a joint party.

People who know both of them might be invited for "competing" parties.

However, are they close? Has either of them ever expressed discontent at having had joint parties in the past thrown by their families? I'm not a twin, but understand sometimes twins resent that they never have anything just for themselves. I'd also assume this is something that is reduced as they are adults and understand family & friends are busy and a joint party would be the most convenient.

If it's not a surprise party, you could also ask them. 

Thanks!

They really aren't close. I don't think they've ever been upset by joint parties though. I was hoping to do a surprise party, but I think I'll nix that and talk to both of them, just so I can get a feel for what they would want for a party.

wejustwant2:)

Re: They really aren't close. I don't think they've ever been upset by joint parties though. I was hoping to do a surprise party, but I think I'll nix that and talk to both of them, just so I can get a feel for what they would want for a party.

Hi!  If they decide to do a "joint" party you can also make it special for them by having two birthday cakes (singing Happy Birthday for each one separately) and having some of each of their favorite dishes, drinks, music etc.  I would be sure to ask your SIL what her favorite type of cake would be, flowers, food etc.

Good Luck! and please let us know what you do.

coolwhipz1

If they aren't close I wouldn't at all worry about including her. But that's only my opinion. Just because they share a birthday doesn't mean they need to share birthday parties as well.....