A friend had mentioned an outdoor event back in the new year which took place recently. She had already purchased the tickets and there was a large group going, I purchased the tickets and said at the time how will we get there and back and keep me posted on the arrangements.
Fast forward a few weeks ago and the tickets have come through on email and I mention transport to be told it had been arranged by someone else and there wasn't space for you. Felt extremely pissed off with friend who tried to twist it and said should have mentioned transport ages ago as if it was my problem we were not included. Decided it wasn't worth falling out over, booked a hotel and shuttle transport to venue and decided to just enjoy the event.
Event date arrives, have seen friend a few times in between, check what time they are all leaving home and try to get there at same time stupidly didn't agree a meet point but feel sure we would spot our large group of friends...and we did... say hello to be told that they have now secured VIP wrist bands, suggest we try and get close to the enclosure and mingle that way oh and by the way they are selling VIP tickets over there if you want to buy them! One of group works for event organisation and has secured free upgrade. We've paid £140 for a hotel because you forgot to include us in transport and now want us to pay extra for something 12 of you have got for free - you have got to be joking! We just smiled said have a great night and walked away.
Now the issue, it is the friend's significant birthday tonight and I still feel really fucked off and will find it difficult not to say anything but it is her birthday and all of these people are going to be at her party this evening.
What would you do?