My gf invited my husband and I to her birthday party. I accepted without hesitation as she is a closer friend. We then get a group text message saying were going on her friends boat and that we each need to bring an appetizer and drinks to share with the 12 people going. I was annoyed can someone not host some snacks and booze for a party they are “throwing” for themselves? (Middle of the day not around a meal time)
I let it go and was looking forward to celebrating until last night when I received a separate group text message from the birthday girls bff saying that she requested additional items: including sprinkles cupcakes in lieu of a birthday cake, certain types of candy, decor for the boat, jello shots etc. I was flabbergasted!! Shes not even providing her own birthday cake for her guests?
Some context- shes turning 51 not a young person on a budget, is spending 3 weeks in Europe this summer, etc.
I have such a bad taste in my mouth as I personally would never entertain this way, my husband is pissed and over it doesnt want to go, and I so badly want to give her a piece of mind but dont want to ruin the friendship… AIO??
EDIT: thanks for all your responses. Some really funny ones and some great perspective. Im not going, I am pregnant so im just gonna roll with that.
OHHH!!!! I forgot another glorious detail- SHE REQUESTED ALL GUESTS DRESS TO A SPECIFIC COLOR THEME- PINK WHITE ORANGE YELLOW ONLY. Men included. I CANT.