Thread: Question about people to invite

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HI! I was not sure how to word the thread title but here is my dilemma

I live in a pretty large neighborhood that can be clicky (sp?) This is my 3rd annual party and for the past 2 I have invited friends from the "cul de sac". Before last year, I did have some contact with these people but now I go for long periods of time without seeing any of them. I know there are expecting to be invited so I don't what to do. I don't want to feel obligated, but I don't talk to them.

Let me know your opinions, please!

Thanks

I would invite them. If you have plenty of space to have a few extra guest I don't think it would hurt to invite them. Don't look at it like you are "obligated". I went through that last year and included a few people I was kind of "do I invite or not invite" until it drove me crazy and I just said what the heck, it's not going to hurt to invite them. If they choose to not show up well it's their loss. I have several people on my list that I know will not show up but I invite them mostly to make myself feel less guilty...but I was much more picky this year! LOL.

Try not to stress too much about it and have fun!

I have the same issue only with kids. We used to invite everyone my son plays with but the list is growing and growing. We are trying to narrow it down to just the very best friends but then I feel bad not inviting the others since they all do play together. It's hard isn't it? I would say invite them unless you have lack of space or lack of food, etc. My whole reason for narrowing down was to try to save money. I am still going to end up with 50 people here. LOL The more them merrier, right? This is considering none of them have done anything that has upset you.

If it were me, I'd invite them. There are people I invite that I hardly ever hang out with or even talk to for that matter lol. But I do it to be polite. If they haven't done anything to piss me off in the past year, why not lol

Thanks for your help! You all have made up my mind LOL

Unless they are someone you dislike, then it might be good to invite them, especially if they live within sight of your house. I would not invite anyone over if you feel uncomfortable with them. Also, it's up to the host, but too many people can cause a lot of problems. I prefer parties with some elbow room. If you have a large house and outdoor activities, then that solves this issue, of course. And if you just love having your home packed to the hilt with friends and family, go for it!

My problem is I just don't have enough room for more than about 20 people. I send out invites early in September and see who can make it. Then I send out additional invites in October based on my RSVP's so I end up with 20 people. I know it can get tricky in neighborhoods, especially when people have come in the past. Hope it all works out!