Planning to host a BIG 21st birthday party on a boat and looking at a guest list of around 100 people!
While it is exciting as you can imagine the cost is A-LOT and will take a huge hit on my bank account if I’m the only one who pays for it.
While I understand as a host I should not ask guest to help chip in but in this economy and while also trying to save up for a house deposit if I don’t ask for help the party will likely not happen ….
So what I’m thinking is that I’m more than happy to pay for the ENTIRE boat (hourly rate / staff / cutlery ect) which would cost around $3000 however in the invitation that I will send out (so there is no shock) I will be asking guest to pay $25 each to cover all the food and drinks needed for the party.
The invite would sound roughly like this -
“Hey all I’m hosting a massive boat party for 21 that you’re invited too! If you’re free please let me know so I can add you onto the guest list. There is also a $25 fee that will ONLY be used towards the food and drinks needed on board that will need to be paid prior to being added to the guest list. Very excited to see you on board!”
If you received that invitation from a friend would you consider it rude? Or is the fee pretty small and you wouldn’t mind
Any help or feedback would be SO helpful