Thread: Party was on Saturday - Didn't live up to last year's

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If people come whenever and stick around for a few hours, it's good.
If all the food is gone, it's good.
If something gets broken or stained, it's good.
If you find an eyeball stuck in the sink drain, it's good.

You can;t control who doesn't come or who rsvp's.

You just start the ball rolling and hope for the best.

Our bash is Saturday and while we have over 70 rsvp'd, we are expecting some will not come, as ToT'ing and trouble finding sitters might be the big issue this year...

Good luck to all who are BASHING on the 31st.

We had our party last Saturday night. About the same amount of people as last year (25), but it was quieter. Since this seems to be "across the board", I really think the economy may have something to do with the mood of many.

Regardless, we had a blast. It was good friends and family interacting with good friends and family. There was lots to eat.

Best of all, I had a ball planning and decorating. Already, I'm starting to think of next year and how I can make it better.

To all those who's party is this weekend, here's to good times, good friends, and good health.

I love the photo op. Did you make it or buy it? I would really like to have something like that at my party this year.

Our party is this weekend & I'm worried about exceeding last year's party myself. I think that we might put too much pressure on ourselves to out-do previous years. I bet your guests had a great time.

Yes I'd like to know about your photo op too! That would we a great addition to our party!

Our parties seem to be growing over the years, this year we invited just over 100 people and have 30 yeses, 20 nos, 50 maybes and around 15 not yet replied, so we could ultimately have 80 plus people!! I'm finding it hard to plan because I don't know how many people will actually show up! I decided I'd plan for 50 and if we get less that's ok and if we get more, oh well! It should be a great party, I can't wait! Soooo excited!!

I love the looks of your party.You need a nut like me to liven it up.I never have boring infact some are a little on the wild side.We had 75 and it went great lots of dancing and drinking(I carried my drink of choice around all night)if it wasn't gone it soon would be.There are 2 that will not be back next year or hubby will kill them.The party for us ended around 2.All in all the best one yet.

My party is Friday and I'm looking forward to it but also very bummed. My close friends have known about it for two months and most of them are no's or maybes. I invited around 20 people and only five have confirmed yes. I'm afraid my party games won't work and the 12 prizes I bought, well everyone will be able to have two.

However, when those that do show up have fun I'll know it was worth the over-spending and time when they all talk about how much fun they have and all the others will have to hear how they missed out!

Your party looked great, especially the bathroom! Just remember not everyone is a Halloween nut like us!

The only thing I have to say is don't leave out the boring people, I'm often shy around people but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy myself and have a good time, even if I'm not the most exciting. The boring people might just be the ones that had the best time!

Shame, looks like you put on a real good show for these people. But it's happened to all of us sadly. Mine's this Friday and i'm hoping this year will be the best as i've already had my big flop 2 years ago.

Can't imagine an adult party without alcohol though...maybe it's cultural or religious difference or something, but it just seems odd..they go hand in hand to anyone i've ever known.

What's the reason for that out of curiosity

Originally Posted by OMGDan

Shame, looks like you put on a real good show for these people. But it's happened to all of us sadly. Mine's this Friday and i'm hoping this year will be the best as i've already had my big flop 2 years ago.

Can't imagine an adult party without alcohol though...maybe it's cultural or religious difference or something, but it just seems odd..they go hand in hand to anyone i've ever known.

What's the reason for that out of curiosity

I don't think I've ever attended a party without alcohol either. I would totally respect that notion though especially if there were people with dependencies that couldn't drink or something. It sure would help to liven things up though!

Originally Posted by Buzzard

I love the photo op. Did you make it or buy it? I would really like to have something like that at my party this year.

Originally Posted by senorita

Yes I'd like to know about your photo op too! That would we a great addition to our party!

I'm sorry I didn't answer this sooner! Yes, me and my boyfriend made the photo-op. It's just a thin piece of scrap wood we bought from Home Depot for $4. We propped it up with some 2x4s, and we painted the picture and then cut out the holes for the heads. Super cheap and awesome addition to the party.

Originally Posted by Sahri21

Your party looked great, especially the bathroom! Just remember not everyone is a Halloween nut like us!

The only thing I have to say is don't leave out the boring people, I'm often shy around people but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy myself and have a good time, even if I'm not the most exciting. The boring people might just be the ones that had the best time!

Thanks I think my future Halloween parties will be reserved for Halloween nuts, though. While I like sharing my Halloween spirit, it's just too expensive and time-consuming to do it for people that don't really care about the holiday.

Originally Posted by OMGDan

Can't imagine an adult party without alcohol though...maybe it's cultural or religious difference or something, but it just seems odd..they go hand in hand to anyone i've ever known.

What's the reason for that out of curiosity

Originally Posted by dippedstix

I don't think I've ever attended a party without alcohol either. I would totally respect that notion though especially if there were people with dependencies that couldn't drink or something. It sure would help to liven things up though!

I agree that alcohol would help liven up our parties. But we don't drink, and I don't feel comfortable around drunk people. They annoy me. So I will probably never have alcohol at one of my parties. I don't think it's necessary for someone to be drunk to have a good time. Me and my boyfriend enjoy good, old-fashioned fun and we don't need to be under the influence of anything to enjoy ourselves.

It's just a personal choice. No real reason, other than what I've already stated

Drunk people annoy me too! It does stink when you get that one person at your party that's had too much.

Very impressed with your photo op. I thought for sure it was store bought! It's awesome!