To rearrange party

[Toarrie]

Sent out invites to DCs party and they came home saying there is something else on that day which we didn’t know about. DC is not attending but knows that some other children who we’ve invited will be. It was to be a small party so currently looking like almost half cannot attend. DC is upset about it. We can rearrange it but will it look silly to send out new invites before we’ve had rsvps?
oh I just hate this kind of thing!

Does it matter if only half the people attend

No not to me. But DC is upset as their closest friends are among those not able to attend

How old are they and are your dc friends attending?

If it's only a smallish gathering why can't you just contact the parents, explain the situation and rebook the party date. Doesn't anyone communicate anymore?

I would rearrange and not worry about looking silly. It would be sillier to know there’s a potential solution (rearranging) and not doing it for fear of looking silly.

Rearrange

As it’s only a small number of parents, and they haven’t rsvp’d yet, get in quick and change the date. People will understand. It’s fine.

Of course I can communicate I just wanted to make sure I was thinking of doing a sensible thing!

Rearrange and don't stress about it. The friends who can't come will be pleased too.

Absolutely rearrange. Nobody will bat an eyelid.

For future years/events a tip I found useful was to message a 'head's up' to the parents of birthday child's closest 2-3 friends to make sure the date worked, before booking anything/sending wider invites. Whatever happens, some kids won't be able to make the date, but this way ensures that the closest friends are there. Doing this would instantly have flagged the chosen date as a 'no' and been much less hassle for you.

Hope your DC has a fantastic party 🥳