Paying for a party

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My dd was asked to a 5th birthday party recently at a softplay centre.

Turns out there were only 5 of them that were asked so not a big enough group to have an official party arranged at the centre. The Mum provided cake and snacks, and we all brought a gift, on arrival we were asked to go to the desk and pay for entry.

I didn't mind paying, but I think if it were me I would have just payed for the group if I had invited children to come.

I would be interested to know what others think?

Wow - I think that’s really rude and not a party.
that’s a meet up and should be made clear you have to pay before accepting an invitation

Yes I’d have paid! If she really couldn’t she could have let you know / asked if you minded in advance

Yeah, very rude at a party.

Yes should have been made clear