Thread: Encourage words please

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Just had two cancellations for the Halloween Party and I am getting a little paranoid. We have had an upheaval of friends in the recent months and I have been afraid it will affect my attendance. These two cancellations are my worst fears come to fruition. I still have a healthy number of people coming but I can't help but be nervous. I was hoping my fellow Halloween Forum mates can provide some words of encouragement (please).

It will turn out okay.

As long as a couple of folks come, you'll have a blast. Don't freak yourself out - you're supposed to be having fun!

We had a streak of "NO" rsvps that made me a little nervous, but then it picked up with a steady stream of "YES"s. Don't worry, it's always quality of guests over quantity!

I'm in the same boat. So far we have 11 yes's, 5 maybe's, 7 no's and 18 who still need to respond....and the RSVP date is a week from tomorrow We'll still have a blast with just those 11 people, but I just wish more would come

Witch Hazel, sorry you're worrying about it. Like others said, it's the quality, not the quantity. Make sure to make the most of who DOES show. And I hope it helps to know you're not alone in your worries.

I am trying not to worry about the total lack of responses. You know, this time of year, I always promise myself I will be better with rsvp-ing to other events during the year, as I'm reminded of how worrying and frustrating the lack of response is.

I remember back in my aunt's Tupperware party days they told her if you send out 20 invites you'll get 10 people that show up. So you can expect half, give or take, of however many you invited. It always seemed to be true with any party we've ever had that wasn't a shower of some sort.

You have a couple of options ... just enjoy the people that are coming (sometimes intimate is a lot more fun - have a couple of party games planned -normally you can't play some games if the crowd is too big). Invite a few more people that didn't make the "short" list.. coworkers, neighbors down the block, etc.. maybe you will get to know some good people! Tell the people that are coming that they are free to bring a couple of guests ? Between texts, facebook and evites, oh, and phone , you should have your numbers up in no time .

Thanks everyone! Just what I needed to hear. In the meantime, I have gotten a lot of RSVP's and it brought my number up higher than I expected though I am not overlyconfident all will show. All you all are right, quality beats quantity anytime. Some of my favorite parties had the fewest number of guests. My 3rd annual one only had 7 people total and it was pretty much a flop. I guess I am nervous about it 10 years later, lol. Good luck everyone with your parties! Hope you all have a blast!!

Glad to read you are getting some 'yes' RSVPs in! I hope we get those too! For some reason we are not getting many RSVPs either way, which is very annoying!

Hope you have a fantastic party!

Make the most out of it! This is your halloween, so enjoy it!!!!!