Invite wording (again)

Argh, this 'getting guests to pay their own meal' request is doing my head in :reface:. I've got a strong suspicion that my Uncle (my most unfavourite lol) will call / email me and ask to pay for all the meals.....ARGH!

I'm trying to be a bit unique in the invite wording though - any thoughts on these, or if you've got some other suggestions i'm open to it!

It's Joe's 70th Birthday
Now he's over the hill
Instead of giving him a gift
He'd rather you pay your food bill
'Host Bar'

OR

It's Joe's 70th Birthday
So we'd love to see you there
Instead of giving him a gift
He'd prefer you pay your fare
'Host Bar'

Both of those sound fine, not offensive at all. If said uncle calls, just say "No, I'm not paying for everyone. Did you not read the invite?" I'd leave it at that.

I like the second one, I think it scans better. And yeah, uncle can pay his own way or eat at home in front of the telly :)

I like the second one as well hun. I agree with purplepixiw pay or stay home! x

The second one sounds great :)

Yeah I agree with the previous posts about your Uncle. It is quite a done thing to pay for your own meal these days. Good luck with the party!

I'd go with the second one too.

You could always use humour in regards to your uncle. You could say "sure I'll pay for yours, if you pay for mine"

Second one it is then ladies :)

Thanks a million!!