Please help me word a party invitation

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I am writing inviations for DD's upcoming 8th birthday party. It will be roller skating and we have to provide our own food and drink. We can have 50 people skating at any time, although we won't invite that many (DD doe not have 50 friends to invite!).

I want to say this

"There is plenty of room for brothers and sisters to come and skate too, but there will only be food for DD's friends."

DH says it sounds rude! How do I word it better, but not end up feeding 50 people??

I agree with DH, if inviting siblings then they should be fed too. Easier to just invite who you actually want there and if under 50 there’s more room for them.

‘If the rest of the family would like to use the rink while the party is going on there is plenty space. The venue are happy for you to bring refreshments to enjoy.’

But tbh I sort of agree with your DH and PP. Might be better to just let them enjoy having it to themselves and if any extras turn up it’s no big deal.

I don’t think you would be rude, as such - just potentially a bit awkward. I’d maybe refer to ‘invited children’ as opposed to ‘friends’.

Although, I’m with pps in that I’d probably just leave it at your DD’s friends, unless a parent specifically requests to bring a sibling. More room for the party guests and I always enjoyed a party as it meant time away from little bro / sis! Also, it could end up being a bit hairy with a range of ages there - imagining 12 year old whizzing past four year olds etc. Sounds a fab party either way, hope your DD has fun!

Fair enough! I’ll leave it. Siblings will come anyway.

Sorry but I agree that it's rude. You either invite siblings and feed them, or don't invite them at all.