Sending Evite for Kid's Bday Party

Updated on April 30, 2012
E.M. asks from Chicago, IL
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I just sent an evite for my son's 5th birthday party. I'm only inviting 6 kids. It just occurred to me that when the parent receives the email, they won't know whether or not their whole family, siblings or just the kid closest to my son's age is invited. (Since 5 yr. olds don't have email.) Of course, I already hit "send".

Here's what I wrote:

"Quinn is turning 5 and he wants you to come over to dig for fossils, play games, and crush a pinata!

Hot dogs, cake, & ice cream will be served!

Parents: you are welcome to stay for all or part of the party...or you can drop your kid off. We promise to keep an eye on 'em!"

Hopefully, the last line gets the point across...but it isn't crystal clear. Anyone ever send Evites for a kids' party? Any misunderstandings?

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So What Happened?

Thanks for the tip on putting the kids' names on the guest list...just did that. Hopefully, that clears it up. Since there are only 6 kids invited, it won't matter much if siblings come, too. Just don't want people to wonder.

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M.R.

answers from Dallas on

Even if you only invite a specific child, it's my experience that some will bring themselves and their other kids anyway. It's sort of a pain! I'm always considerate about this sort of thing, because I've thrown my child large parties, had pizza, and the parents end up eating pizza and cake too. Seems rude to me, but its happened enough times to me that I assume this must be the norm. I always just buy extra food and goody bags just in case...and keep the guest list low.

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C.P.

answers from Los Angeles on

I read it and I DID NOT know if siblings were invited. If they are, I would send an addendum. If I got that, I would assume only one child was invited.

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J.K.

answers from Kansas City on

I think it IS crystal clear that the parents aren't actually invited but can stay if they like, or drop off if they like. I think you did fine!!! I have never sent evites for kids parties, but i get them all the time for mom stuff!!!

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L.A.

answers from Austin on

Yes, this does sound like all of their children are invited..

You may want to go back to the actual invite and be specific this is for such and such child.

Usually there is a place on the invite that states who is on the guest list. Put their names in that area.

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T.W.

answers from Syracuse on

This happened to me the other day, I emailed the host directly before responding to the evite just asking for clarification on whether or not it was a "family" party or just for my child.

She ended up sending out a message through the evite to everyone. So, you basically can go back and add to the invitation.

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T.H.

answers from Kansas City on

You can send a "message" through evite than is like an addendum. It goes to all the original (or just some if you choose) invitees. Just write a little note that says oh by the way siblings are invited too...unless you don't want them invited (I'm confused honestly) then I'd leave it the way it is. I agree with Cathy that if I got this I would assume it was only for my child that is the same age as Quinn.

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