Would it be too much to invite 50 adults for a party at our house in this situation?
Here’s the set up: we have 1000 square feet on first floor (open floor plan), plus approx. 1000 square feet in backyard/patio space. The event would be in late May/early June, so hopefully not too hot to be outside (although who knows if weather will cooperate.) Catered with a bartender, so no need to use the kitchen space/island, so folks could sit and gather around there as well. Thoughts? Reactions? |
Sounds lovely. |
How many bathrooms do you have? Are you on septic? |
Probably OK, as long as it ends up like this:
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Only one on first floor, but two on second. Not on septic. And that got me thinking of logistics. But actually, guests arriving later may have to drive around a block or two to find parking, but otherwise early evening parking isn’t so bad around us. |
Went to a lovely catered party at a small house. 50+ guests. Most folks congregated outside around the bar. They had some tables and chairs set up outside.
Remember when we were teens and packed upwards of 100 people into a house for a keg party? Anything is possible as long as the vibe is fun ;0) |
Do it! If people are uncomfortable some will just leave early, and that will free up space. |
I think it’s fine and will be lovely. I much prefer to mingle than sit. I might try to get a tent just in case it rains. |
We have a pretty open first floor, and of that open space a smaller section is the kitchen, and that's where everyone hung out at our last party. So the question really is - how big is the kitchen area? |
Smack dab in the middle of the house (definitely not my preferred layout). Which is why I won’t be do any cooking. |
Oh, you asked how big it is. Pretty much 1/3 of the first floor. |
Consider posting a sign about the two upstairs bathrooms and checking with your caterer and bartender to confirm they have enough space for what they need. Sounds fun. |
Okay, thanks! |
Rent a nice luxury bathroom trailer. I went to a lovely wedding in a backyard that rented these. https://www.majoreventtrailers.com/ |
Sounds lovely. But if it's catered then the caterer will need to use the kitchen. |