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Jessie, invitations will usually mention a "cash bar" to let guests know that the party hosts are not providing drinks. You could also add something along the lines of, "Take advantage of the happy hour special - $30 for all you can drink from 6:30 to 9:30" to let them know about this deal.

-- Contributed by: Lorie Witkop

im having a bday party for a friend and the bar is doing $30 all you can drink from 630-930. how would i word that on the invite so they know without sounding cheap

-- Contributed by: jessie

That sounds like good invitation wording, Monique. Thanks for sharing! Check out our article on Housewarming Party Ideas if you need some suggestions for your party.

-- Contributed by: Lorie Witkop

Come and celebrate Monique's New House

House Warming Party

When: October 4, 2008 Where: XXXXX Time: 4pm-until

R.S.V.P XXX-XXX-XXXX

-- Contributed by: Monique Crenshaw

Karina, "dressy casual" seems to cover the style you're looking for. In terms of the actual wording, you could say something like, "To fit the theme of the event, dressy casual, all-white attire requested."

-- Contributed by: Lorie Witkop

We need a little expert help with our party. We got 'secretly' married 5 years ago, only with both our very close family members, in a very intimate christmas eve dinner. A year ago, we broke the news to our friends and now we finally have some money saved up to celebrate with them. I'm a big "DIY" person so basically I'm my own planner, with some help of one friend. We are having a New Years Eve-Anniversary combo party this december, with a very conservative budget so I'm also making our invitations. We are planning an "All-White Party" evening for about 120 people. I don't want the party to be casual, but definately don't want it to be formal either... so this is where I'm stuck. How do I word an invitation without sounding 'casual', where the dress code is an 'all white attaire'?

-- Contributed by: Karina

Audra, I think that thanking the people who paid for it for their support would be a good way to acknowledge them without bringing money into the invitation wording. A general thanks could also work, such as, "Thanks to _______ and ___________, without whom this party would not have been possible."

-- Contributed by: Lorie Witkop

We are having a 100th birthday party for my Grandmother. On the invitation we would like to acknowledge the people who paid for it. Any suggestions withot sounding tacky?

-- Contributed by: Audra

You never know, Sommer, your guests may be grateful for the chance to attend a party without having to shell out money for yet another gift. It won't hurt to put the suggestion out there, whether you include a clever line on the invitation like people sometimes do for weddings, "Your presence is the only presents we need", or just spread the word as you talk to those you've invited. If guests do arrive with gifts, just accept them gracefully, and perhaps donate some excess toys or clothing to a local charity.

-- Contributed by: Lorie Witkop

My daughter's birthday is coming up in a month. She will be 4 years old. I would like to have a no gift birthday party. But she has been to several birthday parties in the last month and several more parties to go to in the next couple of months. I don't want to offend anyone or make anyone think that we are better than them by having this type of party. How do you get around upsetting people in this situation?

-- Contributed by: Sommer

To explain the two-month delay, a little saying like, "For a party this great, you just have to wait" can get the idea across. Because her birthday will pass by and many of the guests will want to acknowledge it, you might want to also include a suggestion to act normally on the day of your mother's actual birthday.

Another thing to consider for the invitation is how you would like the guests to R.S.V.P. to prevent your mother from accidentally finding out. For instance, should you direct the phone calls or response cards to your workplace (if it's allowed), so she won't come across them while visiting you?

-- Contributed by: Lorie Witkop

I am throwing a surprise party for my mother who is turning 60, but the party isn't til 2 months after her birthday. how should the invitations be worded.

-- Contributed by: Jennifer

Congratulations on the happy occasion, Linda! How you should convey your desire for no gifts depends on how much of a stickler for etiquette you are. It's generally agreed that no mention of gifts should ever appear on the wedding invitation itself. If you want to follow strict etiquette rules, gifts -- charitable or otherwise -- shouldn't be mentioned on a reception invitation or other insert, either. You would have to rely on word of mouth in that case. However, I don't think you will raise too many eyebrows by mentioning your preference on a separate card.

In terms of wording, you probably don't want to be so blunt as to say, "No gifts, please" but instead make sure you get across the idea that their attendance at the wedding is gift enough. Some people like to use a little play on words like, "Your presence is the only presents we desire." A common way to request a charitable donation is to say, "In lieu of gifts, the couple requests that a donation be made to __________." Since many people feel compelled to give gifts at a wedding, it can be a nice alternative. Hope these ideas helped.

-- Contributed by: Lorie Witkop

I am getting married for the second time and want to let people know that we don't want any gifts-just their presence at this joyous ceremony. How do I word this? Should it be enclosed on a separate card with the invitation? Should I add that if people want to do something, we suggest a donation to an animal shelter due to our love of animals?

Thank you for your assistance! Linda

-- Contributed by: Linda Spatuzzi
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