Child's birthday party invites

[Kellythekidd]

sent out DS birthday invites a week ago have had three replies so far out of 16 invited. RSvp is next week.. we only invited the boys in the class as the venue has a max number and I didn't want to leave only a few in the class out (plus they are only p1 so friendship groups aren't formed yet) anyway he does play with some of the girls so I would like to invite the girls but just no room.

if I don't get anymore RSVPs after the date I was going to invite the girls but I'm a little worried other boys will show up and I'll be over the max numbers so should I sent a reminder invite to the boys who haven't replied before inviting the girls or will people think I am a pushy asshole.

never had this issue with my eldest people replied 😩😩😩 also the same day I sent DS invites out he came home with an invite for a party the day after his (which I'm assuming is an all boys party too)

Hi
Did you send out paper invites? If so id add the mums/dad's to a WhatsApp group and ask on there.
Sometimes paper invites go missing/destroyed etc.

Hope DS has a lovely party!

Send a reminder the day before the rsvp date, saying you need to finalise numbers with the place by 4pm tomorrow or whatever, then whoever doesn’t reply isn’t coming and you can then invite others.

Yes paper invites

I have no numbers as they only started school a few weeks ago, I thought like me most parents would be quite happy to get an invite so we could get to know each other too exchange numbers etc.

they were put in their homework folders as that's how I received the other invite for the other child and I had sent them into the teacher she was lovely about giving them out.

I’m having the same problem. RSVP date is tomorrow and there about 5 who haven’t got back to me! I won’t be inviting anyone in their places, but I just need to know if they are coming so I can let the venue know about numbers and food/allergies. They might just turn up which would be fine if the venue allow it, but it’s still a bit rude to not just send a quick message. And if the venue don’t allow them in because their food hasn’t been ordered that will be a little bit awkward. Luckily I won’t have to pay for any no shows.

It is so annoying I reply right away whether I can go or not. I understand if people don't know but a heads up would be nice. I am just worried about coming across desperate sending another note