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I'd say ideal would be around 1:30 to me. If I were told that dessert was going to be served, I would plan my lunch around that I'd either eat a big breakfast or an early lunch, then enjoy dessert. For my little guy's first, he could only handle an hour or two of everyone before being overstimulated/exhausted, so I think keeping it on the shorter end isn't a bad thing.

We are having a november party as well; we did 4-5:30 because I didn't know if LO would drop to one nap by then and he often naps 3-4. But we're serving a meal. So.. if I were you I'd probably do 1!

We did 11-2 - my daughter was still taking two naps so I did the party in between. We did serve lunch because of the time so I voted 1 for you. I think that gives people the chance to eat first, especially if you note it's a dessert party on the invite. I also think LO will be so excited by the cake and people that they may stay up later than normal too

i voted 4pm.

most of the kids will probably nap around 1pm if they're on a one nap schedule. we have gone to parties that started at 1 and it's been ok, but most parties start in the morning (10:30) or in the late afternoon after naps (4:00pm).

Another thought, depending on your guests, is to do it open house style...so people can come and go as they need to. We couldn't do a 1 pm party because of the nap, but we'd come between 3 and 4, if that makes sense.