I NEED OPINIONS, PLEASE!!!

[amilliaonblast]

my babyshower is coming up and its being held at a restaurant. Now I know we are planning on buying drinks and a few appetizers, but not full meals for everyone. It just came to my attention that its tacky not to buy meals for everyone.. but I mean we plan on covering the drinks and appetizers. What do I do?! Please give me your opinion on this situation, I'm starting to stress myself crazy over this. Your help would be gratefully appreciated.

[alaysha]

If someone was rude enough to ask id point blank say something like "good heavens no! We got a baby coming soon and cannot afford that at this time. Plus we ordered appetizers and we have cookies and cake. But if you are still hungry I'm sure a waiter could get you something if you wanted to place an order."

[amilliaonblast]

THANK YOU!!! :)

[KTowne]

No one would be that rude, trust me!! Say, if you'd like a full meal, you're welcome to buy one. People usually don't eat a ton at baby showers anyway!

[chelseasarnes]

If someone asks just politly say back, "we bought appitizers and thought it would be enough, but I guess not!" Haha just say it jokingly kinda...don't stress about it though! I kind of wish I had that same idea!

[amilliaonblast]

Thank you all for your input. So was there any awkward moments asking if we are buying meals, how did you get through that? I'm just trying to prepare myself for anything that may happen. I'm so hormonal.lol

[alaysha]

Its not a wedding. I think most people will look at more like a birthday party style thing at a restaurant than anything. Whenever a friend of mine says they are having their birthday at a restaurant I am fully prepared and expecting to buy my own meal.

[mommyofaria]

I didn't pay for anyone's meal...I had mine at a buffett

[KTowne]

Not at all, I would be very surprised if you bought everyone meals, I think appetizers are a great idea!

[dgrayson6]

I don't think it's wrong not to pay for the meals.  Maybe indicate at the bottom of the invitation what food is provided so they aren't surprised.  I've been to a work baby shower at a restaurant and we all paid for our meals.

[peaches421]

That's an awesome idea. It's kinda like a happy hour baby shower minus the alcoholic drinks. Thanks for the idea :)

[proudmommy120612]

Do you have a buffet stlye restaurant in your area? I was thinking of doing this and having mine at a restaurant called golden corral and for $10 you can eat all you want their more of a southern food restaurant but they have everything from pastas to salads to all kinds of desserts also.

[amilliaonblast]

You don't think people will be upset that they don't get a meal out of it? I mean, there will be food available the appetizers, cake, and I'm making cookies. But I just feel like I may be looked at as a cheap fool by expecting a gift and them to buy their own meal.. The only reason why I'm having it at a restaurant is because my house is too small and I wouldn't feel it'd be comfortable for my mom and my boyfriends mom to have it at either of their houses because they aren't the best of friends. We figured it'd be more logical to have it at a public place, no one will feel uncomfortable and there wouldn't be cleaning up.. I'm just worried people will be upset.. But I feel with drinks, appetizers, cookies, cake, and a small party favor I should be in the clear, you know? I just cannot get this off mymind :/

[KTowne]

I think that's a great idea!!! Just appetizers, you're not supposed to spend 400 dollars on a friggen full curse menu for everything, honestly I might steal that idea because I've been wondering where to do mine!