After about a month of planning and decorating we had our party friday night.We invited about 25/30 people and only 10 showed. Everything looked so good.We had a ton of food and only 2 people ate anything. Soooo much food was left over. What a shame! I was so excited for the party but it didnt turn out to great. People arrived about 8 the party started at 7 and they were gone by 10:30. This was our first and most likely last party. We spent way too much money and time for what? The people that did come said how nice everything was and they had a good time but it was a flop.
I invited about 25/30 and I knew not everyone would show and that was ok because I really thought the people that were our "friends" would have stopped by but they didnt. Didnt even call or say anything. To top it off we got married the same day and thought having a halloween party would be an awesome way to celebrate. The people that I thought were our friends,sorry to say but Im done with them. I cant believe people can be so hurtful.
We dressed up to hand out candt for trick or treaters and we had such a great time! It was so much better than the party! Everyone that stopped by LOVED the house and the fact we were dressed up.Even wanted to take pics with the hubby,he was wearing a mihael myers mask lol Next year Im just going to focus my energy on the trick or treaters.They seemed to really appreciate everything. Here are some pics of the party food ect Halloween Forum - spookylady's Album: Halloween Party 2009


Thanks for listening to my story. Hope everyone else had an awesome time at their parties and halloween!

heres a video of our house on halloween night. Now mind you,my husband recorded it sooo its kinda shaky lol

I am so sorry your party wasn't what you had hoped for People just don't always understand the time, money and effort that goes into these parties.

FWIW, we don't have our parties so close to Halloween night because of just that reason. People have too many things to choose from to do on Halloween weekend and we had a bomb of a party a few years back.

Congrats on getting married! Your pics looked great!

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thanks! ;o)

Hallow spooky lady... so very sorry you had such a poor turn out at your party. Wish I could have been there! Your party sounds like a lovely set-up for all!

Could you share the food with the TOT's the next night? We had a ton of cupcakes and snacks left over from our Pot Yuck party the night before - so i just covered them for the Treaters when they came back to our house for our "Final BOO" We open up our haunt for an extra hour after the official stop time in our community. It's only an hour - and we set up a table on the driveway for neighbors to bring something to eat and I serve hot dogs and lemonade - and treats left over from our other party. It's pretty economical too. Under $50 for the hot dogs, buns and lemonade. That way - Folks can enjoy and extra hour together and really take in the hard work we put into our set up. Like you said - the TOT'ers seem to really appreciate it. . .

Sounds like a more "intimate" party on your wedding night next year will be in order and well-deserved! Just think - you can finally splurge on that French Maid costume that none of us would dare wear for the crowd! wink wink

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That sucks and sounds similar to my Saturday night party (except for marriage). Hell, i was even in bed for 1.30am.

That's a good suggestion; to schedule your Halloween party before the 31st.

I liked the video and your photos. I wish our neighbours threw such a great looking party! Better luck next year.

thanks all. This place is great.You all love halloween so much.Just like me. Maybe I should have had an online halloween party lol Maybe next year! ;o)

Awww your effort and hard worked showed through in the pictures. I am sorry it did not turn out like you had planned...at least the kids enjoyed the night and that should make you feel good. Happy Anniversary!

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I'm sorry there were not more people at your party so you could show off your work!! As long as you enjoyed it that's all that matters! We had a similar problem with our party, invited over 100ppl, we expected about 50ppl and only 25ppl showed up! But the ones that did show up had a great time so I guess it's worth it, although 4 days of decorating and then taking everything down afterwards does take it's toll!