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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op - just do what works for you. The down to earth people won't care and you can weed out the pretentious people who do care. Make this about celebrating your husbands birthday and not about worrying about etiquette. [/quote]

I consider myself pretty down to earth and chill.  That said, being invited to someone's spouse's bday party and being asked to foot the bill would leave a sour taste in my mouth.  Etiquette isn't some stuffy outdated way of behaving; it exists for a reason and for these exact situations.  That said, there is no reason for 17:25 to be so mean about it.  She indicated she is willing to change her initial plan and she didn't really know better.  Anyway, 17:37 and those who gave similar advice (including myself earlier) are right on.  You can throw a super chill party on a budget of maybe $150.  Go buy some cheap wine (there are decent tasting Chilean red wines for around 9 bucks and you can get a cheap sparkling like cava or prosecco for around 10 bucks) and some Bud Light and for food some of those Giant Simply Enjoy brand frozen appetizers, a cheese platter, crackers, and a small sheet cake.  Turn on a little music, light a couple candles, and I think you will have a lovely time.[/quote]

OP here.  What about board games?  Do people tend to play these at parties like this?  I guess I'm concerned about the party atmosphere/mingling because not all the couples I would invite know each other.  I don't have a social circle--just know different people from different places--i.e. work, volunteering, etc.  Is that a problem for a party like this?[/quote]

So when I've thrown parties with people who don't necessarily all know each other most of the time I would say that everyone just chills and ends up sipping, nibbling, and chatting with one another.  That's why the booze is crucial.  Social lubricant is important when people don't all know each other and gets conversations going.  As far as board games, I would  play it by ear.  Games like Taboo and Pictionary are really fun group games so you could have something like that ready to go and ask folks if the moment seems right if anyone is up for playing.[/quote]

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