I love my best friend more than anything in the world but I need some help. She is expecting in December and wants to have a diaper party baby shower in mid-late October cookout style in her backyard with a guest list of around 150. She wants it co-ed. Wants to host beer. She does not want to open gifts infront of anyone (calls it boring). And wants games like corn hole and beer pong. We are mid-late 20s. She also is very concerned about costs but has said she will rent tables, chairs, and outdoor space heaters if need be. I think this idea is insane.
I offered to host it and have it at the local hall. I really feel she should open her gifts infront of everyone because I know I would personally be offended if she just took the gifts home and I did not get to see her reaction. Plus I think it helps sort out what she still may need for closer to due date baby gifting. I think her idea is downright rude and going to cost more than hosting it at the hall. The option I also offered her was have her DH cook out at the house for the guys while the ladies do their thing and if she is feeling up to it have everyone go back to the house for a cookout if the weather permits. I think telling your guests they can only go inside to use the restroom when last year on that weekend it was snowing is kind of rude.
What is everyone else's thoughts?
