How about a WEEK night party?

DH is shooting down the idea of a 70th Bday party for his mom because our funds are low.

But, a Thursday night party would probably be really doable.

The last 2 parties his family invited us to were on Sunday nights, when we had to go to work the next morning. So, how different from that would a Thursday night be?

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I think its even easier to skip work on a Friday than on a Monday. So a Thursday party should be fine. What time would you plan it for?

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I guess that would be ok. If she is 70 wouldnt like a sunday brunch be the same price? Maybe earlier would be better for her also

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i think that would be fine... just make it from 6 pm - 10 pm or something...

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Posted by Soon2bMsZ

I guess that would be ok. If she is 70 wouldnt like a sunday brunch be the same price? Maybe earlier would be better for her also

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His price for the Sunday wasn't high, but it's just not doable. We're looking at having 80 people (100 to invite) at $35 per person (after tax and tip). It's a great price, we just won't be able to come up with that and a DJ, etc.

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Posted by orchid24

i think that would be fine... just make it from 6 pm - 10 pm or something...

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the tough part is making sure that everyone can get there after work. Maybe 7 to 11 would work out better.

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How many entrees are offered? A few people have said if you are willing to cut back on some of the food they will lower the price.
$35 P/P is a great deal!! Why didnt you get married there?
Plus DJs are ALOT cheaper when its not a wedding.

Maybe you can cut back the guest list? I know thats hard but its the best way to save $$

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Posted by Soon2bMsZ

How many entrees are offered? A few people have said if you are willing to cut back on some of the food they will lower the price.
$35 P/P is a great deal!! Why didnt you get married there?
Plus DJs are ALOT cheaper when its not a wedding.

Maybe you can cut back the guest list? I know thats hard but its the best way to save $$

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Well, he was going to have it served 'family styly' with:

1st: antipasto
2nd: pasta
3rd: salad
dinner: 2 selections (each person gets both)
dessert: cake

soda, wine, and beer throughout the night.

coffee/cordial bar for dessert.

It is a great deal. It's a nice place, but it ain't no Leonard's.

Lowest price on a DJ (not wedding) is still $400.

Can't cut the list- MIL is one of 7 children. So, that's were 60 of the people are coming from. the other 40 are her IL's.

ugh. money.

Great price, but it would ALL be on DH and I to pay for...