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[torysmom]

I'm not seeing open house anywhere, so these people should assume that if they didn't get an invite, they can't come. If the invite wasn't address to "sue" and guest, then SUe shoudlnt' being a guest.
I think unfortunately you are just going to have to deal with it on a case by case basis as people RSVP. If they say they are bringing a guest and you don't want them to, youll have to figure out a way of telling them, no guest invited. I'm not sure what you can do about people showing up to the party without you knowing unless you have a bouncer:-)

Good Luck!

[Queen Mum]

I shoudl have let the word out that people should bring cash instead of gifts! LOL (No, we do not want /expect gifts!)

[Emsdancemom]

WOW!!! I am shocked that so many actually RSVP'd. I would worry if that many said they were coming that twice that many would show. Of course you usually have some who say they are coming who don't.

[KBeachy]

You might want to send out another email to the invitees telling them to bring their invitation, persons wo one will not be permitted to enter seeing your being charged per head.


Or post on the outside of the door: "By invitation only!"

I like this idea...but I think you should go with what nene and laura have said.


I hate these situations, I hate when uninvited people show up to things. People's ignorance to ettiquete makes me sad...

[AlwaysHappy]

Ok, so it sounds like what you are actually having is a "Come and Go Reception". If you are just serving small samplings of food where people walk around and socialize, rather than a sit down dinner, I think I would bite the bullet and not say anything. I know I'm the odd ball out, but being from the South, I would never put up a sign or tell them they have to bring their invitation to get in. As far as the post members trying to crash it, the post should let the members know that the room is reserved for a private reception. Let them put up a sign if they want to. This is just my opinion because I would absolutely die, rather than offend someone. Again, that's just me. You may never see some of these people again, but I think when you leave, you should leave these people with good memories and an even better impression. Let be said that you threw one hell of a party. LOL


Basically, you have to make a decison you can live with. With that being said, good luck on whatever you decide to do and Happy Retirement.

[baltoscrapper]

I'm going to Barbs house!!


I;d say just add some peeps to the list and let it go....it's not like you throw this retirement thing more than once. I'm all about making the good impression before leaving your old town and old life. It won't be thousands of dollars...maybe a hundred or so?