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Asking friends to join on weekend away for DH birthday?

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TwinkleTwinkleX · 26/01/2026 18:45

It’s my husbands big birthday this year and I was thinking of booking a fancy family hotel for it. He had previously chatted to his close mates about going with them and their families (not as a bday thing) and they were keen but never pinned down dates. Do you think it would be weird / pressuring to message them separately and see if they fancied it that weekend too.. maybe as a surprise? Thing is that I def wouldn’t be able to pay for their rooms too so it’s just if they happen to fancy it. They have money from what I gather but even so it’s a lot with kids etc. I was thinking I could treat everyone to champagne/ a meal there but do you think they would expect me to pay for the whole weekend?

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Swaytheboat · 26/01/2026 18:47

It sounds expensive, and I don't think they are that keen if they haven't wanted to be pinned down to a date so far. So adding in the pressure of it being a big birthday and they may feel obligated. Also if kids are coming will that change the dynamic? I'd have this as you two and then do something cheaper as a group.

Pinkcheerios · 26/01/2026 18:48

I would ask your husband what he thinks

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