Joint party for 2 4yr old boys - silly idea?

[EmmaCB1]

A friend and I are thinking of having a joint 4th birthday party for our boys.

With our combined budget we would afford an entertainer, and we'd hire a local church hall so it would be on neutral territory. But are there any disadvantages? I'm slightly worried that they'll both be a bit miffed not to be centre of attention, although maybe they're too young to think of that. What do people think? Thanks in advance for any advice.

DS has had 3 joint parties with his friend, and been to a few others - no attention worries at all at any of them. Make sure each child has their own cake though so they blow out their candles.

Its lovely doing shared parties - have fun!

We've been to joint parties and never thought anything of it from a guest's point of view. Seemed sensible and will probably try to do the same next year, if I can find anyone to share with.

There was a very heated discussion on here about 4 children sharing a party though!

Joint parties are the way to go - halves your costs as many of the friends are shared. I can't imagine the birthday boys having a problem with it.

DS1 shared his 3rd birthday party with 3 others (actually, that went too far - it was absolute chaos)!

Thanks everyone. I warmed to the idea, but then my friend chickened out so now I'm going it alone!

A party for 4 3year olds - that's just madness. Serious respect!

Joint parties rock. fab idea. We shared a 3rd and 4th party for our boy and his mate. worked a dream, hired a hall, split catering costs but one family got everything food wise, teh other got all the games/activities organised.

Am seriously thinking about suggesting it to 2 of boys school friend mums, 3 kids with Birthdays in 10 days and basicly the same group of friends.

My children loved having joint party with other children (just clarifying not with each other), at ages 3-5, at 6 both said they wanted one that was only their day.