Birthday party help!!?

The only invites that people respond positively to in my experience is a wedding. Parties rarely get responses, and sometimes people do just show up. I hate using the RSVP thing - it puts you into a weird head space, makes you question what you are doing. One party I had I just gave up trying and only a few people showed up. Another party I just put the invite out and figured if one person showed up that would be fine, and everyone showed up. Have you considered what day your party is, is anything else going on that day? And do you have a friend who could pass the word for you instead of you inviting people - that might help. Leave it alone for now and just send out a reminder about 2-3 days before the party re-inviting everyone. Of those who said no, they may change their mind. Be prepared for maybe 8-10 people showing up based on your existing number. But try and drum up some friends to pass the word.

Look, honey, I'll tell you something that may sound harsh but it's the naked truth: people only give attention to the invitations of fact, you know, those printed on paper and sent in envelopes...that show the hostess is really taking the party seriously. Not sure if this is cultural, but here where I live it works this way. If I send a text message invitation (really?) people will not give me attention and vice-versa.

The invitation shows how your party will be. I just received an invitation to a tea party, it's in shape of a teacup and there's a tea bag attached inside. All beautifully done, I wonder the effort that the hostess is putting in this party, if the invitations are so adorable, the party will be even more! Understand? invitations generate expectations and gives hints on how the party will be: theme, colors, shape, formal, informal...

Now, what is expected of an invitation via text message? People don't take seriously, they think it's a joke.

So my suggestion is: send real invitations! Do them yourself, printed from your pc, handwritten, anything...but show that you're committed to offering a party and receive your friends.

Check out these free printables: http://www.freeprintableonline.com/categories/birt...

Add more intresting stuff send invattations again say thats theres free prizes.. Raffle ect and best clothing gets prize! Sell something like a phone or something buy one off ebay, in good condition before birthday and email them again