Inviting whole class to birthday party

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Purely theoretically, if a parent decided to invite the whole class so no one would be left out and got 15 yeses and 2 noes and then felt a bit poorly so booked an entertainer to help and then a few days before the party got 3 more yeses and then got a note from the entertainer about numbers (saying max 18) and considering there might be 2 more days for other last minute yeses from the 10 non replies left and
Party bags
Food
But
Great helpers, big enough hall
However
still not feeling great and GP sending for further tests

Would I they be unreasonable to cross fingers, make more party bags and hope for the best and not mention it to the entertainer beforehand

Would depend on how many over 18 you could possibly be - whole class so 30 kids, only 2 definite nos so possibly 28 kids?

And on the type of entertainment - magician, DJ etc might risk it for a few extra. Something like face painting or making balloon toys for everyone - no.

Can you ring to see if it's possible to pay extra for extra DCs?

I would anticipate the 10 people who haven't replied to all turn up. I'm also curious about the entertainer having a max of 18 children.

I think you're going to end up with at least 22/23 children, and a very cross entertainer.

I’d contact the entertainer and ask if there’s any room for a few extra numbers. If they’re firm in their numbers then you have no option but to tell any CF last minute RSVPers that unfortunately it’s too late and the party is now full.

Make sure you don't get siblings sneakily dropped off too - there are some real CFs out there when it comes to children's parties.

tell any CF last minute RSVPers that unfortunately it’s too late and the party is now full.

This is what I did! They had over a month to reply, so I didn't feel bad.

I would anticipate the 10 people who haven't replied to all turn up. This is in my experience accurate, unfortunately. Along with the siblings.

Thank you for everyone for extremely helpful replies. I might see how I feel after the consultant appointment this afternoon before I decide which way to go.

Sounds like my choices are telling the entertainer if numbers are over on the morning of the party (it's late afternoon) and being prepared for her to drop out. Or telling last minute rsvps that I can't go over the booked numbers as I'm not well enough to do the entertainment on my own (can't do it, can't say no to kids aaaagh)

I could say to entertainer I have had 18 yeses but also some non replies so there may be extras.

I'd do it. I don't think anyone else will turn up. If anyone late RSVPs just say sorry his space has been filled now.