Birthday party and siblings

[flatwhitecappucino]

What’s the etiquette. Birthday party soon and sooooo many people have asked if it’s ok to bring their sibling.

I have told them they are welcome to but as it’s a package they have to pay for them for entrance to venue and their food as that’s in the package which I’m already full for. Entrance to venue is £4.
I’m surprised I’ve even had one parent say I’m just going to drop all siblings off I assume it’s ok for them to join in the party.
Er no? Or is this not normal. I’ve been asked for 7 siblings so far. The party’s m not cheap so even if I wanted to (and I can’t because the numbers have a genuine max anyway due to venue size) the cost would mount.

Its a 5th birthday party if that makes any difference and normally parents stay so I’ve also shelled out money for the parents to stay as apparently they don’t have to.

I genuinely think a lot of these situations are caused by courteous people trying too hard to not be ‘blunt’.

Q: Can DD’s sibling come?
A: Of course, but you will need to pay entry/food separately
Q: DD can’t come if her siblings can’t.
A: Siblings are welcome but need to be paid for. I can’t afford to double my numbers in siblings and everyone wants to bring them.
Q: Ok well we can’t come then.
A: That’s a shame, oh well

@Spiceupyourlife thanks I agree. Except I’ve done all 3 of your actions now and just venting because I’m still surprised.

@Spiceupyourlife I also predict more will just turn up in day so I am indeed planning to passively stay out the way!