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Lindaful · 2024-11-15T14:55:15+00:00

A 5 year olds birthday party, 3-5 on a Sunday? It would be fine for us but wondering if it would cause a problem for others being later in the day. There would be food.

TickingAlongNicely · 15/11/2024 15:10

Its fine. There will be some unavailable, but that would be the same in the morning, evening, after school...

Beezknees · 15/11/2024 15:10

Amba1998 · 15/11/2024 14:56

I’d be personally abit miffed at that. I think parties should be in the mornings to give people their days back. The majority we get invited to are 9.30-11.30 and that’s been the normal throughout the years at my child’s pre school and nursery but I guess it’s a one off

This is such a miserable attitude, kids are only young once. It's part and parcel of being a parent to do this kind of thing for a few years!

YorkieIsDefinitelyForGirls · 15/11/2024 15:09

Amba1998 · 15/11/2024 14:56

I’d be personally abit miffed at that. I think parties should be in the mornings to give people their days back. The majority we get invited to are 9.30-11.30 and that’s been the normal throughout the years at my child’s pre school and nursery but I guess it’s a one off

Miffed? Seriously?

MuggleMe · 15/11/2024 15:07

Definitely. I much prefer a party where the food is at roughly actual meal time.

KnickerlessFlannel · 15/11/2024 15:07

Yes, sunday afternoons are perfect. Morning parties make me groan!!

doodleschnoodle · 15/11/2024 15:05

9.30???? E

Sounds good to me, OP! DD1 is 5 and times are starting to get more varied now, from earliest 10-10.30 to the 4-6 kind of slot. All fine with us! Tire them out before bed too.

EmraldSky · 15/11/2024 15:03

Amba1998 · 15/11/2024 14:56

I’d be personally abit miffed at that. I think parties should be in the mornings to give people their days back. The majority we get invited to are 9.30-11.30 and that’s been the normal throughout the years at my child’s pre school and nursery but I guess it’s a one off

who attends a party at 9.30am??????! 2-3pm start is perfect for a sunday

sprigatito · 15/11/2024 15:01

Amba1998 · 15/11/2024 14:56

I’d be personally abit miffed at that. I think parties should be in the mornings to give people their days back. The majority we get invited to are 9.30-11.30 and that’s been the normal throughout the years at my child’s pre school and nursery but I guess it’s a one off

I can't think of anything worse than a children's party at 9.30 on a weekend 😂 but I am not a morning person and neither were my children.

LlynTegid · 15/11/2024 15:01

Assuming everyone can walk to and from the party or travel by car, fine. Might be limiting if public transport is needed (outside London anyway).

eddiemairswife · 15/11/2024 15:00

When I (and later on my children) were small birthday parties were always in the afternoon. I don't know why people started having them in the mornings.

SockQueen · 15/11/2024 15:00

Totally fine. Much prefer afternoon parties!

User54614664 · 15/11/2024 14:59

That sounds perfectly normal. Almost all parties we've been to have been afternoon ones. We used to do 3pm parties ourselves but decided to change because it gets dark so early in winter. It feels like small kids have more energy in the morning and there's more chance of getting some fresh air before and after the party if there's still daylight. But obviously not a huge issue for most people

AutumnLeaves24 · 15/11/2024 14:57

It would be a great time for us!!

Amba1998 · 15/11/2024 14:56

I’d be personally abit miffed at that. I think parties should be in the mornings to give people their days back. The majority we get invited to are 9.30-11.30 and that’s been the normal throughout the years at my child’s pre school and nursery but I guess it’s a one off

sprigatito · 15/11/2024 14:56

It's fine! We've been to lots of parties at that time. Perfect time for a birthday tea as well, I would be delighted not to have to give mine dinner afterwards 😊

Threecraws · 15/11/2024 14:55

Would be fine