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Original poster

To cancel DDs party this Sunday?

338 replies

Partydilemma48293 · 03/09/2024 14:49

DD is 3 and we’re having a party for her in 2 weeks time. Have spent about £1000 on venue hire, entertainment etc.

Originally had 25 kids confirmed as coming and this has now dropped down to 9.

Should we cancel?

IABU - no don’t canxel
YANBU - cancel

OP posts:
ManhattanPopcorn · 03/09/2024 14:58

If you can't get a refund you may as well go ahead but don't make the same mistake next year. It's overkill.

Cobblersorchard · 03/09/2024 14:57

As you can’t get your money back why cancel? My DD would have been really upset.

But £1k is quite a lot! I thought we were spending a fair amount at circa £500.

Sinisterdexter · 03/09/2024 14:57

Invite all the parents as well. Have a really good knees up.

MigGril · 03/09/2024 14:56

Don't cancel if you can't get a refund, they will still have a good time. Is there anyone else you could invite short notice?

Meditationgame · 03/09/2024 14:55

No. Have the party to end all parties for your daughter and the 9 who are coming.

Mumistiredzzzz · 03/09/2024 14:55

Well are you prepared to chuck away £1000? If no, then obviously don't cancel it. If yes, decide how disappointed child may or may not be and whether you want to have the party or not.

Izzymoon · 03/09/2024 14:55

Why on earth would you cancel?

sweeneytoddsrazor · 03/09/2024 14:55

£1000 on a party for a 3 year old ?

Londonrach1 · 03/09/2024 14:54

Wow £1000. Yes if you can get your money back .. just do something as a family...she is only 3.

Original poster
Partydilemma48293 · 03/09/2024 14:54

No refund unfortunately.

OP posts:
ManhattanPopcorn · 03/09/2024 14:53

Am I reading that wrong? £1000?
What on earth were you thinking?

Yes, cancel it.

Mumistiredzzzz · 03/09/2024 14:52

Can you get a refund? How much is your child expecting and looking forward to the party?
Can you invite anyone else?

BleedingMeDry · 03/09/2024 14:50

Can you get your money back?