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My party is in a week and I am so stressed!! I am starting to panick about not being ready. Also, my husbands job is on the line so he is not in the party planning mood. Then tonight he sat on the couch and it broke! I don't have the money to buy another couch, I am afraid I will not have enough seating for everyone. I have already bought a lot of stuff for the party but should I call it off??

Sorry to hear that. I always worry about some last minute emergency before our party. Last year it was the hot water heater. Thanks to Craig's list we got another one in time. A lot depends on what you can't afford for a replacement couch. Could you afford one from Craig's or Goodwill's? Those are always a good option for getting something; at least for a short term solution. Is it possible for the couch to be fixed with some wood screws and some extra wood? Would a love seat work instead and then add a couple of folding chairs?


I would try to move forward w/ the party because it sounds like you could use the enjoyment, but also because some of your guests may have bought or rented costumes...assuming your party involved costumes. If there is a will, there's a way. And remember that if you put it off this year, it will be a whole year before you can have another

If you have a lot of stuff already bought for the party I'd say go for it. Maybe ask a good friend or two who are attending the party if they could help out with some of the party preparations. That might help take some of the pressure off of you and hubby too, since he has his own concerns and as you said not much into the party atmosphere.

As for the couch, you didn't mention what exactly broke. If it was a leg, maybe you could find a way to fix it. I've attended many parties where people just brought in folding chairs or even patio furniture for extra seating. My experience has been that so few people these days host parties that everyone who goes to one appreciates the efforts of the host, so I wouldn't worry about the couch.

i feel your pain
i got the news that i lost my job on oct 1st the day i was to send out my invites
so there i was jobless (and still jobless) have an interview today so heres hoping. and had 50 invites to go out
so i decided since halloween is like my xmas i said screw it and put them out there anyways. the beauty of it was i didn't have to invite those people from work i felt obligated to invite. and so far the response is great. i even got a ton of donations from friends and family for my door prizes and contest gifts. the planning has really helped me focus and stave off that feeling of a jobless loser
stick with it u won't regret it

that sucks. I agree with everyone..... have it, but maybe ask people to bring things to help out. What about borrowing some chairs from neighbors or friends?? I know that none of my friends would mind if I borrowed from them. No one will care where they are sitting. Last year, I made a huge space in my living room and I had everyone in my kitchen! Couldn't even get through to get food out of the oven, lol. Everyone was too busy dancing, eating and visiting to sit for long anyways.

Tippy, don't let a broken couch be the reason you don't have your party. If all else fails, lay a board over some bricks. Tell your guests it's part of your party decor.
I can never get people to sit down at my parties anyway.

Thank you all for the encouragement. Hubby and I talked it over and decided to proceed with the party. A good friend of mine came over today and helped me do some decorating. We threw some old sheets over the couch and it looks great. It is sagging a bit because of the break but our theme is an old hotel so it makes it look dilapidated. I have several friends that have asked what they can do to help so I am asking them to help with food, drinks and chairs. I have a lot to do this week to get ready but my friend that came today is going to come back and help me. She has been great! Thank God for her!
Chestermolester-- I hope the interview went well and that the job situation works out for you.

Glad you are going forward with the party. We are having our next weekend too so I understand the stress. Sounds like you all could use some cheering up! Hope all goes well & your husband keeps his job. Keep us updated!

good for you, Tippy! Have a great time