Thread: Lame with <20 people?

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I want to have a "halloween" party Mid October, but plan on only inviting 30 people, assuming 20 will show.

Is that too lame to even bother with?



It's my one-year "anniversary" of my brain surgeries, where I had a tumor removed and some follow-up sugeries to fix my skull. So it's dual-purpose, since I want to celebrate my anniversary and Halloween.

Opinions?

Personally, I prefer smaller parties of people I actually know and want to talk to. It really depends on what you all are doing, who knows who, etc. But there's nothing lame about a small party with good friends.

Have fun.

(Congratulations on your recovery from surgery!)

We do this exact thing. No more than 35 invites maximum, expect a bit over half to show up.

I think it's much more fun, folks get to talk with everyone and mingle, games if there are any are much easier to organize...

I have never EVER wanted a large party - that would freak me right out and the chances of stuff being broken, messes, feeling crowded are much higher when you guest list goes up.

Also, you can do much nicer eats, treats and prizes if you keep your guest list smaller.

Ok, thanks both. I just have a bit of a complex when I see these amazing pictures, posts, and ideas for 200 people and I compare to my small gathering.

You're totally right though - I can go a little crazier with food, goodies, and decorations (of which we'll need to buy many!).

Don't feel bad if only half show up. Last year we only had around 5 people bother coming. This year hopefully things will be better.

Originally Posted by Girl

I want to have a "halloween" party Mid October, but plan on only inviting 30 people, assuming 20 will show.

Is that too lame to even bother with?



It's my one-year "anniversary" of my brain surgeries, where I had a tumor removed and some follow-up sugeries to fix my skull. So it's dual-purpose, since I want to celebrate my anniversary and Halloween.

Opinions?

Nothing to do with Halloween, but wanted to say Congrats on the anniversary. My daughter had a brain tumor removed too. She is approaching the 4 year anniversary!

Small parties are sometimes even better than big parties. I say go for it and have fun!

Kaye

Our house set up allows for a large group without feeling crowded so we invite about 40. Last year I think we had 25 show up. Nothing wrong with a smaller party though. I have thought about doing a small Halloween themed dinner party with family.

There are advantages to having a smaller party, and I think 20 people is not too small that your party will feel empty. You will be able to have a larger variety of games that number of people and it's easier to coordinate a smaller group. Like Frankie's Bride said, your prizes can be even better. Also, you will have your closest friends there instead of friends of friends, which is what happens with bigger parties. There is better conversation with closer friends too and you'll have time to relax and chat with them. With a large party, you'll be running around and not have much time to talk - at least that's what happens to me every year. We usually have I think 60-70, most of which leave by 10 pm because they bring their kids.

Originally Posted by Girl

I want to have a "halloween" party Mid October, but plan on only inviting 30 people, assuming 20 will show.

Is that too lame to even bother with?



It's my one-year "anniversary" of my brain surgeries, where I had a tumor removed and some follow-up sugeries to fix my skull. So it's dual-purpose, since I want to celebrate my anniversary and Halloween.

Opinions?

Congratulations on your sucessful brain surgeries!!! That is more of a reason to celebrate than Halloween, Yes I said it...more of a reason that is so often and I think a smaller gathering is a much better way to celebrate. I always like the smaller parties because you get to talk more with each person. You will have a ball and again Cheers to you girl and here 's to many many many more Halloween and anniversary celebrations

Aww, thanks everyone. My husband doesn't get Halloween, so I'm happy to have found this forum!

I went to Home Goods the other day and saw skull place card holders. I didn't get them, and I can't find them now! I regret not buying them.... But I've already bought too much this year!