My sister-in-law is having a birthday party for her son where we have
to pay for everything (it's a mini-train park - so we pay for
admission, rides & hotdogs, etc). Now we find out in the invitation
that it's a group birthday party for her son and 2 of her closest
friends' sons and everyone is supposed to bring a dish. I am not sure
what the etiquette is for something like this, but I was offended by
the entire invitation. I had already verbally agreed to come to the
party months ago when she told us to put the date aside, but now that
I know the details, I don't want to go anymore. It's going to cost a
small fortune for us and our two kids. And the potluck thing is
uncouth if you ask me. Potlucks for group social get-togethers are
fine, but for a special occassion party - it's just wrong!!!! Any
party where is expected that you bring a gift (birthdays,
housewarmings, baptisms, weddings, bridal showers) - you should NOT
have to bring food, too! People rarely offer to bring something for
those types of events, so why would someone have the nerve to expect
it and do***ent it in an invitation? Anyone else had this happen
before? Are prices so high for parties now that every event is
becoming a potluck?
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