https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:38:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showerparty-pp-cost#post-2553274 Fri, 20 May 2016 13:20:35 +0000 MaryM 2553274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I threw DH a surprise party for his 40th at a restaurant. </p> <p>I chose a restaurant that had a back bar (away from the main bar) that we could reserve mid afternoon when they're not busy anyway. No rental fee that way. </p> <p>I think we spent about $8-10 for heavy apps. </p> <p>Instead of supplying all the alcohol (it was right after we got married. We'd just given them a LOT of free alcohol!) I worked out a discount/happy hour deal so people wouldn't have to pay full price for drinks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/showerparty-pp-cost#post-2553267 Fri, 20 May 2016 13:13:43 +0000 regberadaisy 2553267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Because it's incredibly beautiful out, work is slow, and I'm bored.</p> <p>How much is reasonable to expect to spend pp for a bridal/couple's shower / engagement party if you're hosting it at a restaurant? And, of course, yes to booze!</p> <p>If you've thrown one recently, how much did you spend pp? Did you have to pay a venue rental fee? Meal or just light apps? Alcohol? </p>