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How to RSVP to a child’s birthday party

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DancingintheDark17 · 01/04/2023 08:57

Hey,
My son is currently in primary 1, the year where whole birthday parties are rife.. He’s already had many invites, which we attended, however I really struggled how to write his RSVP mainly because these are children or parents that I do not know. I tried a few different formats introducing myself and accepting invite, the msg done the job in advising our attendance however I feel these seemed a bit awkward, and really wanted to find a suitable way to reply, so any examples would greatly be appreciated.
This mainly came about as his latest invite is on a day where I have plans (belated birthday celebrations) and my ex (his dad) is busy, so I’m still looking into suitable child care arrangements for him, however he really wants to go as it’s a close friend from school, but I do not know this child or their parents. My hope is to get someone to watch him on this day, that will also take him to the party, but I won’t know for definite until nearer the time. Due to not really know these people I’ve struggled to find a way to introduce myself and explain our situation, as im trying to arrange things to ensure he can attend class, however there may be last minute changes which will mean he’s unable to attend.. I don’t want to confuse the parent, but I also want her to know he will try to go but need to wait and see etc..
i would be fine msging a friend or an aquintance about this, however not knowing them at all gives me the fear and worries me a bit too much.. again any help here is appreciated. X

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Meandfour · 01/04/2023 09:00

Hi it’s Jane, Bens mum. Thank you for inviting Ben to Jacks party. His dad and I have plans that day so I’m just trying to organise for somebody to bring him to the party as he would really like to go. I will let you know by Friday. Thanks, Jane.

DancingintheDark17 · 01/04/2023 09:01

* whole class * (they usually invite all of p1 aswell as p1/2, but I’ve noticed out of over 40 kids they’ve been lucky if a third of them actually attend),

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Meandfour · 01/04/2023 09:01

For when you can attend;

Hi it’s Jane, Bens mum. Thank you for the invitation to Jacks party, he would love to come. See you there, Jane.

DancingintheDark17 · 01/04/2023 09:02

that sounds perfect, tbh I think I was completely over thinking it. Thank you x

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DancingintheDark17 · 01/04/2023 09:04

The invites don’t have names on them, so would you assume they would know who my son is? Although he’s told me all about birthday girl, I wasn’t sure if they would be confused by just saying I’m child’s mum.. again over thinking but first child problems lol x

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Meandfour · 01/04/2023 09:05

DancingintheDark17 · 01/04/2023 09:04

The invites don’t have names on them, so would you assume they would know who my son is? Although he’s told me all about birthday girl, I wasn’t sure if they would be confused by just saying I’m child’s mum.. again over thinking but first child problems lol x

Yes, write your sons name. Then you can introduce the both of you at the party.

MajorCarolDanvers · 01/04/2023 09:06

'Thanks for the invite to Jack's party. Jill would love to come. Carol (Jill's mum)'

Don't overthink this.

Save the no to your phone god future invites/play dates.

DancingintheDark17 · 01/04/2023 09:08

Thank you, I’ve copied your comment and just changing names to send today.. i work full time so aren’t around at pick up etc so don’t really know other parents, but do try make sure he attends all parties etc, just little harder when I don’t actually know who they are lol x

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DancingintheDark17 · 01/04/2023 09:09

I was thinking about this, as it’s highly likely he will be attending however I wasn’t sure if they would be annoyed I said yes but cancelled last minute, as feel terrible for the kids and parents arranging for certain numbers x

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