Hi everyone,
This is such a busy time of year and yet again time slipped away from me and my son is having a birthday next week!!! He would like to invite some kids from school to go to a local arcade and then to our house for pizza, ice cream, etc. I was planning on having his party on the 20th, but am going to call the parents tomorrow, the 10th. Is 10 days enough notice? Or should I try to make his party a week later? I don't know the parents well.
Thanks,
Nickie
I would say 3 weeks, normally. 4 weeks is a month & is so far in advance that people might forget about it. 2 weeks is too close, and you risk people already having plans by then.
Either will work, but the two weeks will help the parents prepare. As well, if two weeks means more kids will show, you have less chance of disappointment from your son from a small turn out.
I would normally say about two weeks, but 10 days is close enough, Most parents realize how busy life can get, I myself have let time slip away. I am sure things will be fine, especially if you are personally calling rather than mailing out invites. Good Luck and Happy Birthday to you little one!
I wouldn't wait another day. I am usually available so if someone sent us an invite only 10 days before, we are most likely going to go. But, I am a little OCD and a major planner so I usually send out invites 3-4 weeks ahead, lol!
I personally think 10 days is cutting it a little close, but it depends on the turnout you want. I usually shoot for anywhere between 2-4 weeks' notice.
My friends and I, send out invites about 3-4 weeks ahead.
Everyone is very busy.
Last week my son was invited to a party... only about 7 days notice.
We could not make it. But would have liked to go.
The poor Birthday child, hardly had anyone at the party.
But the Mom knew it was planned last minute.
I don't think you have a choice in sending out invites earlier. But you need to send it out quickly. Now- Especially since you do not know the parents.
And also, with short notice, a Mom has to then go out and rush around to find a Birthday gift, and that can take time too.
Invite them now. Ten days is better than nothing but beware that it may not be in time to catch people without plans.
I normally do the invites about 3-4 weeks before so those busy people hopefully have the date/time open and can plan. I ask for RSVPs for a week before (knowing there are always straglers).
Funny you should ask....we got one Wednesday night...for tomorrow! There was a generic "come to X's birthday bonfire" with a hand written note "Y can come beforehand to a movie and then spend the night after the bonfire". A phone number that is NEVER answered was provided to RSVP. after several attempts, I left a message to have them call me back with the details regarding the movie and sleepover....still no answer from them yet. I did get some info from my kid "yeah, they'll pick me up for the movie" ..... what time!!?!?!? Where will the movie be showing?
Last year we got a verbal invite from the child who wanted my kid to meet him at the movies.....the info I got was that it was showing in a town 40 miles away... um, yeah......
Go for it.. I bet they will be fine with 10 days.. We usually do 2 weeks.
I would do it a week later :) 10 days isn't a lot of time... Especially if you don't really know the parents. IMO
Hi Nickie:
Minimal amount of notice 5 days; I think one to two weeks is most appropriate with the busy lives people need. You are always going to have kids who won't attend because of scheduling conflicts etc. no matter how far in advance you give the invitation. It's just the reality of it all!
I think 10 days is perfect, it is more than enough time for our family to decided/check if we have other commitments etc. also Summer vacation is coming up and if you wait too long it will be hard to contact people.
