https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 15:13:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party/page/2#post-829726 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:50:18 +0000 boiledpnut 829726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: yep! $10 to cover their costs!</p> <p>The parents are hosting the party. I'm just baffled! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party/page/2#post-829704 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:45:22 +0000 mrsjazz 829704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would only attend something like this if it was a special fundraiser for a good cause that my friend was supporting. Other than that, nope. I don't mind bringing a side dish, but providing drinks and money? I'll stay home then. And if this was a really good friend I would say, "What are you smoking?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party/page/2#post-829672 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:39:19 +0000 tororojo 829672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope...unless you're in college or attending a nice dinner at a nice venue, I think paying to get into a party is ridic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party/page/2#post-829635 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:29:44 +0000 sarac 829635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would never! I had close friends who put out a donation box at their wedding, and I found that to be the height of classlessness. Charging a cover for a small party is even worse. You throw the party you can afford, period. If that's a potluck in your backyard or the local park, fantastic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party/page/2#post-829558 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:15:33 +0000 2PeasinaPod 829558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely wouldn't go...and I would tell DH not to go either! That's just wrong to charge people for a party you're hosting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party/page/2#post-829545 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:13:36 +0000 meredithNYC 829545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah... nope. I agree with others that you should host the party you can afford. And if that means hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks, then so be it. Asking for a side dish is one thing, but charging is ridiculous. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party/page/2#post-829359 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:38:45 +0000 ShootingStar 829359@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's really crazy. I would never charge someone for a party! When we have get togethers we often say that we'll provide lots of heavy apps, dessert and soda/drinks, but if you want a specific beer or alcoholic drink, to bring it (because we don't drink much). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829313 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:28:20 +0000 plantains 829313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$10 whaaa? Hellz no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829304 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:25:27 +0000 Reese 829304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As PP mentioned..sounds quite college-esque. Hosts buy a keg and a bunch of BBQ and everyone pitches in (agrees because the person with the biggest place is hosting the bash). </p> <p>As an adult, if you can't afford to host a party then don't. Its a little "t-word" to have your guests pay for your party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829299 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:23:59 +0000 runsyellowlites 829299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I'd go, even for a good friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829298 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:23:51 +0000 littlek 829298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@boiledpnut: they are charging you??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829290 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:22:24 +0000 tequiero21 829290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm wondering if the is the only time she's doing this. Or maybe she went to a party that did this so she thinks its a good idea or something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829217 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:02:39 +0000 MrsH 829217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, tacky! I wouldn't go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829199 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:00:47 +0000 swurlygurl 829199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably would - I wouldn't like it, and I would totally be rolling my eyes the whole time, but I'd still feel obligated to go if it was a friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829191 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:59:10 +0000 ladyfingers 829191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uh, no. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829094 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:35:42 +0000 honeybear 829094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, if this is a good friend, I might consider showing them what hospitality means by inviting them to dinner at my house with no strings attached. Sometimes leading by example is the best way to effect change. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829045 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:22:15 +0000 dookie32 829045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They have a lot of nerve calling that a party. I wouldn't go- if you can't afford to provide food &amp; drinks for your guests then you shouldn't host anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-829012 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:11:13 +0000 SugarplumsMom 829012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eh, no. Are they young and just turned 21 or something? Makes no sense otherwise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828983 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:03:30 +0000 oliviaoblivia 828983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's not a party, it's a fundraiser. I could see charging money if she was roasting a while pig or something like that.</p> <p>The only time I've paid for a party at someone else's house, we ordered a boatload of sushi grade fish and hired a chef to prepare sushi for about thirty friends. The bill for fish alone was like $600. It was awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828975 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:02:06 +0000 honeybear 828975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't go, because that isn't an invitation, it's a solicitation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828960 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:59:37 +0000 avivoca 828960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I probably wouldn't go. It seems kind of tacky to charge cover for a party at someone's house, bring a side and have to bring my own drinks if I choose not to have alcohol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828956 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:58:49 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 828956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's alot of little things to contribute. I'd skip it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828933 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:51:20 +0000 MrsLilybugg 828933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only if there was a moviestar guest host that they had to "rent", like Alexander Skarsgård (Eric from TrueBlood) or something! HA.<br /> Other than that, no way I'd go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828922 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:48:44 +0000 prettylizy 828922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soooo strange. I doubt I'd go. I have friends who will on occasion rent kegs and everyone chips in to cover the cost, but it's not really 'required'. I always offer to bring a dish but hate being 'forced'. And not supplying drinks is rude imo. I likely wouldn't go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828921 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:48:34 +0000 MamaMoose 828921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I don't understand why they expect you to cover the cost of what they are providing and then to ALSO pay to provide a side and your own drinks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828914 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:46:25 +0000 mrsjyw 828914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828909 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:44:12 +0000 Ra 828909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Totally wouldn't go. As PP's said, if it were a crab feast or something I'd understand, but a BBQ? If you can't afford to throw a party then don't have a party. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828908 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:43:46 +0000 Ash 828908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This seems silly! I wouldn't go and I wouldn't send dh either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828900 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:41:03 +0000 Colee 828900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Asking for a side dish is perfectly acceptable, but a $10 cover to go to the party??? A house party? And all they have is beer, no water or drink alternatives??? Sounds like a frat party to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-to-this-party#post-828755 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:02:35 +0000 LuLu Mom 828755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think bringing a side dish is fine, but charging to attend a birthday party is ridiculous! The only time I've been charged is when the husband rented a party bus as a surprise for his wife and we all chipped in to cover the cost, I was fine with that but if it's at a person's house I think that is ridiculous, if you can't afford to host a party, don't. Have it at a bar where people buy their own drinks/food. </p>