https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:10:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166410 Mon, 04 May 2015 12:39:59 +0000 Smurfette 2166410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: yeah those aren't late times at all. My parents are in their 60s and don't go to bed till 11 at least.</p> <p>I think 7 is good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166389 Mon, 04 May 2015 12:27:29 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2166389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone. @birdofafeather: @shellio: I'll definitely let folks know via invite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166323 Mon, 04 May 2015 12:03:19 +0000 shellio 2166323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 7pm is a reasonable start time not to serve dinner, especially if you have appetizers. It is always helpful to specify on the invite what type of food/drink/bar etc people can expect, regardless of timing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166303 Mon, 04 May 2015 11:57:59 +0000 Mamaof2 2166303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>8pm!</p> <p>Although dancing and drinking makes people hungry so have lots of food regardless </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166296 Mon, 04 May 2015 11:55:50 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2166296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: these aren't stodgy older people. If the start time was any earlier the dance floor would probably be empty given there would still be light outside. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166275 Mon, 04 May 2015 11:51:16 +0000 regberadaisy 2166275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: haha yup! My iLs are gone by 7pm and usually in bed by 8 or 9. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166270 Mon, 04 May 2015 11:49:01 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2166270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: really? My ILs are in their 60s and would have no problem with a 7 or 8pm party. </p> <p>I think 7. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166268 Mon, 04 May 2015 11:48:47 +0000 birdofafeather 2166268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>7 sounds good to me! i wouldn't expect dinner (i never would for an adult birthday party unless explicitly stated!) and you can make it more clear on the invitation too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166262 Mon, 04 May 2015 11:46:59 +0000 regberadaisy 2166262@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uh... I think all those start times are too late for that age group. I think do a afternoon dance party! Maybe like a 2pm start time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/start-time-for-adult-birthday-party#post-2166254 Mon, 04 May 2015 11:42:23 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2166254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom has a milestone birthday coming up and I want to do something special for her. I'm toying with a ladies brunch or luncheon OR dance party. I think she would enjoy a dance partya bit more because she's single and typically laments she doesn't have a dance partner at other functions. Now, at her own party everyone would feel it's okay to dance with her. A dance party triples the guest list and to keep costs somewhat reasonable I would like to serve just sips and snacks. How early could I start the party for people not to expect a full meal? The oldest guests will be in their late 60s.</p> <p>Sips &amp; Snacks: would lean on the heavier side of appetizers with something like a mashed potato bar or ham &amp; biscuits bar </p> <p>Full Meal: I'd keep it simple with crowd pleasing soul food. </p>