Bummer. We were invited to a party but it was canceled on the 29th because the host got the flu. We had some friends over instead but it wasn't the same. One of our friends has a new Boy firend and the fist thing he says to me is "Halloween is dumb and we don't like dressing up". Needless to say we will be losing his number.

Congrats on your wedding and I am sorry the reception didn't turn out as planned.

It is unfortunate that many people did not attend this year's party but please do not deter you from having parties in the future.

Most big parties started small. The 10 that attended will probably attend your next event and they might even bring a friend.

For the next halloween party: plan it for about a week before Halloween, send out invitations and reminders, throw it on a weekend and not a weeknight, make it a potluck, or don't serve food at all and make it a cocktail party.

And remember that a party doesn't have to be packed "from the window to the wall" in order for it to be fun.

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You had such great decorations and food! What a shame your friends didn't show up to enjoy it

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thanks all for the kind words!

That stinks! And your house looked FANTASTIC as did the party area and food. I'm sorry it turned out that way.

Wonderful! I'm going to keep that in mind! I'm one of those people that's ashamed to 'loose' someone's number, but you're completely right!

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Loads and loads of congratulations on your marriage!

Look at it this way: you've lost your fake friends (saves money), gained a true husband. Isn't that worth a million friends? I know I'd be thinking that (and be uttrly depressed about the party flopping of course) But it is true! You've got yourself someone to celebrate each and every Hallowe'en with for the rest of your life! I wish you all the best!

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thank you nikita! me and the hubby have been together for 15 years and hes the only person to have never let me down! Just stinks that some of these "friends" didnt respond to my invite and havent even said anything about us getting married. I am done with them but it still bothers me that some people can be so jerky.

Im so happy to have found this site.Still cant believe how nice everyone is! ;o)

Best wishes to you both! How fun getting married on Halloween! Your party food and space look wonderful and your house looks like a very fun place to TOT! Well, all I can say is some people missed out on a fun time!

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Well there is always next year and plenty of time to gain new friends. I too know what you are going through. Every year for the past 10 years we have always thrown a party and not not many people turn out. This year alone, my wife and I had mailed out over 100 invites (mailing always seems to make it personal rather than email) but we had about 25 that showed up. Spent over 300 in food and more money in other areas. Decorating the inside of the house takes about a week (this is done during the night) and 2 weeks on the yard during the day. We always do a yard haunt which is great for the trick or treaters. This year we had well over 150 treaters. My wife and I always questions ourselves is it worth having a party because it was so much easier when we used to go out to clubs for contest. Let me add that we have 2 partys. One is for friends and the other is held on Halloween night which is for family. we do this as my wifes side of the family does not like alcohol. Just a note this is the first time I have ever posted anything.

that sucks about the party. I had a simular experience about three years ago. I have since sworn never to host one again because only five showed up.

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