Prefer small or large get togethers with the girls?

sparklychic2012

We moved into a new house recently and instead of having one big housewarming, trying to get small groups over.  We had 2 couples over for dinner, now I'm thinking of doing a brunch for just the girls. 

Do you prefer a small get together for 5 where you sit down, eat and talk... or a more casual,  come and go style with about 14 people? 

kipnus

I like small groups.

6fsn

It kind of depends.  I've been in a small group where the women had known each for ages and I was new.  It sucked and I wished there were a few more people there.  I've been in larger groups that sucked.  So, I guess it just depends on the reason and the makeup of the groups.

cutiepie75

I agree with 6fsn.  Take the personalities of the other women into account, how well people know each other/if at all etc......  If you have a super friendly friend, put them to the job of assisting those that don't know people too well. 

cjspencer35

It's always nice to have smaller, more intimate get-togethers when you want to catch up with your closest girlfriends - especially if you haven't had the chance to talk for a while!  Larger groups are fun if you want to do some things though.  It gives you a chance to introduce friends to new people, maybe play match maker even, without forcing conversation.  My rule of thumb is to make sure everyone else attending will have one other friend other than myself, so everyone feels comfortable and included.  So I would say either decide what kind of get-together you want to have or decide who you want to include first, and then plan around that.