Christmas Party Cost?

strawberriquen

On Dec 11, I am invited to a Christmas party at a hall, which is being "hosted" by a friend.  She is charging $25, which includes a meal and the DJ.  I feel that when you are the host of a party, you should be the one paying for the people you invite.  I know when I throw a party, I always provide my guests with something to eat, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and some good background music.  What is your take on it?

taraz579

yeah, if you're 'hosting' a party, you're responsible to provide food/drinks for the guests.  That's sort of odd...

Did she send out invitations & all?  If so (versus just word-of-mouth) that's really rude....

aleighk1

You shouldn't have to pay to attend someone's party. That'd be like you inviting someone to your wedding but making them pay for their own food. So rude.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

I agree with you.

I'm "hosting" a wine tasting party next month, and I was even wondering about that. I'm encouraging people to bring bottles of wine to share, but it's not required and I'll be providing lots of food, wine, and other beverages. but I think bringing a little something to share is different. Charging is just not cool. And what if she gets extra money? Will she keep it?

sister2groom

Having people bring a bottle of wine to a wine-tasting party is completely different, it's actually a better that way I think because that way you get to try wines you might not otherwise think to bring or haven't heard of.

But yeah, $25? I feel like that's verging on the cost of a benefit, minus the part where you actually give money to charity.

ootmother2

I remember parties like that when I was in college.  Everyone kicked in $10 for booze.

Not at all appropriate for an adult social affair

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

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[QUOTE]Having people bring a bottle of wine to a wine-tasting party is completely different, it's actually a better that way I think because that way you get to try wines you might not otherwise think to bring or haven't heard of. But yeah, $25? I feel like that's verging on the cost of a benefit, minus the part where you actually give money to charity.
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</div><div>Right? I think it's a good idea, as long as people don't all bring two buck chuck. But I'm so used to buying everything and telling people not to worry about bringing things!

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