Mimosas at Birthday Party

[Anonymous]

Asking for thoughts!

We had a birthday party for our kindergartener recently, an "all class" affair (though she has a small class). It was a late morning party with some games/crafts and a face painter. We had snacks set out that we hoped would appeal to both kids and parents, including mimosas and a few beers in an ice bucket for the grown ups in a little station distinct from the kid stuff. I just figured if a bunch of adults had to hang out with other adults they don't know and watch kiddos for a few hours, a little Prosecco wouldn't be the worst idea. We served pizza and cake before everyone went home.

When I pointed to the snack and drink stations, I got several "oh, really?" and raised eyebrows in regard to the drinks. Not everyone, of course, but enough that I started feeling self-conscious.

This was my first time throwing an all-class party. Did I do something weird??

[Anonymous]

They are weird and rude for acting that way. If you don't want it...don't have it!

[Anonymous]

No - Ive seen it and not seen it, but its definitely not weird in DC. Maybe the late morning part surprised some people, but I don't think its weird.

[Anonymous]

I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

[Anonymous]

I would have thought booze at a late morning kid birthday party is a bit weird but wouldn't have judged you or said anything to your face. The mimosas are a bit less weird than beers.

[Anonymous]

People are weird. We had a bday partynfor my 5 year old with 3 friends. All brought 3 year old siblings and the parents stayed. So it was like 6 adults and we drank mimosas and champage while the kids roamed around the house. It was fun. Noone had an issue. But i would not do this for an all clqs party just close friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

[Anonymous]

It is weird and not the perception that one should want to put out at a children’s birthday party.

[Anonymous]

Who were the designated drivers of these children?

[Anonymous]

I'd think nothing of it. After all- a mimosa is champagne watered down with OJ. Not a high alcohol content. ;

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd think nothing of it. After all- a mimosa is champagne watered down with OJ. Not a high alcohol content. ;

Then it doesn’t need to be served.

[Anonymous]

Nope you sound fun and cool. Parents seem weird, at least in my circle.

[Anonymous]

We always had mimosas and bloody marys at our kids bday parties prior to kindergarten. By kinder, it was families we did not know well so we stopped -- and most people dropped off anyway. For the people talking about driving, the vast majority of people can safely drive after one drink.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

This is my thought- too easily people drink and then drive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would appreciate mimosas at a kid's party! Some people are judgmental about alcohol being anywhere in the vicinity of kids though.

I think it's more judgement about serving alcohol to people who you know are driving away from your home with children in their car.

OP here--maybe this is it. The party started at 11am and went to 1:30pm, so with all our snacks and pizza, I just associated that with brunch time where plenty of people may have a mimosa over brunch and be fine to drive. But sounds like some folks, going off this thread, have different standards. Totally get it, to each their own. But good to know from other responses I wasn't acting completely nutso.

Thanks all!