No shows at birthday party

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IunderstandMissHannigan · 21/07/2024 22:00

It was my child’s birthday party and I paid £20 per child at a local play centre. 2 siblings responded that they would go but did not turn up - the parents were apologetic but said they had forgotten and wouldn’t make it on time for any of the party.
One of the siblings had a dietary requirement and I paid an extra £11 for different food for them.

AIBU to ask that the parents reimburse me for the cost?
If you were going to do this, how would you word it?

It was my choice to have an expensive party so maybe I should just leave it. What would you do?

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PassingStranger · 21/07/2024 22:05

Don't bother having parties again. More hassle than it's worth. Choose a few children who.you know will come and take them.oit somewhere.

Thedogscollar · 21/07/2024 22:05

APurpleSquirrel · 21/07/2024 22:02

So you paid £51 for two children who didn't show?

That's what I thought. If I was their mother I'd be mortified and give you the money back.
Why are people so forgetful with so much tech around to help them remember special dates/plans.

ZebraD · 21/07/2024 22:05

I would just thank them for the apology and explain that due to their intolerances their places cost blah as you had to pay extra and for them to be mindful for future invites as it is a lot of wasted money that would have been better spent on your child. See if they offer to pay it back but I wouldn’t ask for it.

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IunderstandMissHannigan · 21/07/2024 22:04

Thank-you xx

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TheOneWithUnagi · 21/07/2024 22:03

It's annoying but I'd put it down to experience. You haven't actually lost anything as you would have paid for them if they had come anyway.

Scousefab · 21/07/2024 22:03

I would just take it on the chin and not invite them again

APurpleSquirrel · 21/07/2024 22:02

So you paid £51 for two children who didn't show?

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