VenusInFurs Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I'm having a party soon and i've been trying to make it a really big thing because i'm currently living in this massive houseshare and i've invited loads of different people and told them to bring a few friends but... I'm thinking hardly anyone will turn up. I don't have many close friends but I have loads of aquaintances, and the vast majority don't know me that well at all. Also, I live quite a bit away from where a lot of the people i've invited live (in london public transport terms) One person I was really sure was coming doesn't know if they can because of work. I'm also starting to think people who've 'confirmed' on fb might not come. Several of the 'maybes' have said they are definately coming but then, why the **** say 'maybe'. Facebook sucks. Tbh, this thing is more of a hassle than something that seems fun at all, and i feel like calling it off but it's too late. I know that at least 10 - 14 people will definately be there (at least I hope so!), but i've been hyping it to everyone as a huge party. I guess if it really does suck then it will be a 'character building experience' or some crap like that. Well, that's the most positive thing I can think of to come out of throwing a **** party. Any words of comfort/wisdom? Any experiences of this? Much appreciated LS!
Mary3 Posted October 26, 2009 Posted October 26, 2009 I would have said it was a small get together that way if hardly anyone showed up you would be okay.
Curious-One Posted October 27, 2009 Posted October 27, 2009 if not enough people show up who cares. Think about it this way.. 2 years from now will it matter how many people showed up to your party??? NO! So i wouldn't worry about it because its not a big deal. Make sure you have fun with people that do show up.
EmmaLou Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 Sometimes it's better when there's less people, it's a bit more intimate and there'll be more alcohol to go around. I've learnt never to have high expectations with big parties, and sometimes you can take it personally... when really, sometimes people have a job getting to their best friends party. Please don't worry, just relax and enjoy it!
Awesome Username Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 I'm having a party soon and i've been trying to make it a really big thing because i'm currently living in this massive houseshare and i've invited loads of different people and told them to bring a few friends but... I'm thinking hardly anyone will turn up. I don't have many close friends but I have loads of aquaintances, and the vast majority don't know me that well at all. Also, I live quite a bit away from where a lot of the people i've invited live (in london public transport terms) One person I was really sure was coming doesn't know if they can because of work. I'm also starting to think people who've 'confirmed' on fb might not come. Several of the 'maybes' have said they are definately coming but then, why the **** say 'maybe'. Facebook sucks. Tbh, this thing is more of a hassle than something that seems fun at all, and i feel like calling it off but it's too late. I know that at least 10 - 14 people will definately be there (at least I hope so!), but i've been hyping it to everyone as a huge party. I guess if it really does suck then it will be a 'character building experience' or some crap like that. Well, that's the most positive thing I can think of to come out of throwing a **** party. Any words of comfort/wisdom? Any experiences of this? Much appreciated LS! I had a friend in college who threw parties so big that it boggled the mind, and was able to do it in an urban environment. One thing she told me was that for every huge party you throw, there is at least one that flopped at first. Big party throwing doesn't just happen - you need to throw them often for people to catch word of them and eventually more people will show up. It's kind of like if you're in a band; you have to keep playing and eventually you will have a lot of people coming to your gigs! So whatever you do, don't take it personally if not a lot of people show up to your party. It isn't a reflection on you, and if 10 people come to your party and you don't usually throw them, that is actually a good number. What I've noticed is that people who have big parties who throw them often have the best ones. People who don't often throw parties that have a party with tons of people will have a throw stuff, beer-spilling cops at your house fest. This is because they don't know the rules of your house and you personally yet. Hope for a small-medium turnout.
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