I don't think is rude to ask people to pay depending on the event, I have been to barefoot birthdays and they are great and I have paid - generally most birthdays have been to where have paid for activity, meal etc have said 'no presents' - so is like paying to go is the present. Far better to be able to invite all you want than have to leave people out because of money IMO.
Thanks so much for your replies. I really appreciate the feedback.
I am planning on paying for the bowls and dinner but wanted people to buy their own drinks. Is that ok?
As for the partners, if it is partners of people who I work with, do I need to invite them? Some of them I have never met before. The partners who would be invited would be friends who we are close to as a couple, not just individually iykwim.
DH I did a surprise party for him had about 60 people and I hired out a function room at a restaurant and we had finger food and kareoke. Everyone paid own drinks. Was a great night!!
My 30th I had a dinner with about 16 friends (some were partners) and we had a semi set menu (eg was 5 choices of main and 4 of desert) and everyone paid own way. Was so nice to have my closest friends all together!! DS1 was 8 months old at the time.
Had a 30th as it was my first ever milestone birthday celebation.
Had a party at home with great friends, probably around 20 people at our new home and didn't mind if they had partners I was not 100% familiar with. We paid for the lot, had a small speech and my DH purchased a CD with a special song he thought I would like and he was right. Still play it
No right or wrong when it comes to birthday celebrations as long as you enjoy yourself, sounds like you have a great night planned!
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