Not Sure How to Phrase Party Invite - Awkward

"Child's name and 1 parent admission is on us. You are welcome to bring the entire family, however the admission at the gate is $ per person "

Just put on the invite that you are inviting said child plus one parent, and that siblings and spouses are welcome at the cost of $12 each. I have gotten invites like that and did not find it odd at all, and was happy to know the cost up front should I need to bring my other son along.

"Child Plus one Parent Complimentary, all additional guests, $12." Not offensive at all, gives people a warning and a choice. Not everyone RSVPs so don't leave it to chance.

My son had his 8th birthday in Oct at an indoor natatorium. Cost was flat fee for the room, plus certain $ amount per child for swim. I put nicely at the bottom of the invitation "Invited child's admission covered only". Below that in smaller font I put the cost for parent/sibling swim. Several of our friends brought siblings and none had any problem paying for the siblings themselves. Be nice but be upfront about it.

Why not give an option by saying admission for 1 child + 1 parent others welcome at your expense. I hate that people expect single parents or a parent works odd hours to find a babysitter so the other child can go to a party I'd be more then happy to pay my other Child admission to a party if I have to pay a babysitter to watch him anyways I'd rather he have fun with us.

_________is having a party at LEGOLAND! AT________TIME ON ___________DAY. WE WOULD BE SO HAPPY IF ______AND ONE PARENT COULD JOIN US. (DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS-Please, only one parent and child). Remember to bring your lego skills! PLease RSVP BY________DATE SO WE CAN ACCOMODATE YOU._________Number.

Thank you!

Looking forward to seeing you!

Hope this helps--you have to be honest and blunt so they get it.

You can add "additional guests (regardless of age) $12 each" to the invitation.

You may also be able to give the staff a list of invited children and let them know that only the listed guests and one adult should be charged to your party. All others they should collect the money upon entry.

I agree with Stephani. Be straightforward, let them know how much another sibling will be. Most parents will be honored that you invited their child to such an expensive party. We know how much these things cost.
Alsos I wouldln't even think about goodie bags. THey are going to Legoland, how cool is that.

If you are sending these invitations out I am assuming you don't know these families. So I would absolutely tell them the that you will pay for the invited child and 1 parent. I would also tell them if they want to bring others then they will need to pay X amount at the gate to get in. If you are getting a group rate they may not get the same fee/charge as you.

_______'s birthday party in on ______ at ____am/pm and is at Lego Land. I will be paying the entry fee for this child and 1 parent. If you'd like to bring other children or adults please plan on paying at least $12 per extra person.

I usually only invite people we are friends with or that I know from the kids classes to expensive birthday parties like this and since I talk to them frequently I don't do RSVP's, no one uses them anyway and people show up and expect to attend even if I have to pre-pay for the activity.

I would put something like "due to limited space at the facility for our party, we ask that you only bring your child and one parent. If you have any questions, please call me at (phone #)." That way you are not making it about cost, just about space.

I like Lynn M's suggestion about giving the people at this place a list of confirmed party goers and Amy J. stated it best! Combine the two suggestions and I believe you are good to go.

Maybe you can word the invitation - "Child's name" and your parent are invite to ______'s Party! Legoland may even have their own wording for a situation like this - I'm sure it's very common.

LOVE Molly's invite. It is still nice but clear.

I wouldn't put it on the invite. I would tell people when they called to RSVP.

I would go with Jen C's advice and tell em to just RSVP you in advance because don't you have to pay Legoland that before the party? And isn't the cost of admission WAY over $12 normally? I just remember going there a few years ago and it being quite a lot to get in :P How fun though :D

Like word at the bottom to RSVP with the amount of people coming and anyone besides one parent and "said" child have $12 enclosed because it is a very discounted price for their admission or something. Geez, I see what you mean. or you could tell them over the phone.

yep-I would go with stephanies advice. Chances are good that both parents and other siblings would want to come along to spend time at Legoland so you need to cover yourself.

I've put "No siblings please" on some of my invitations.

If you are straight forward as Molly's invite reads you will get a much more accurate count, and also add that anyone not RSVP'd by a certain date will be called to make sure of their intentions. As I had to pay upfront for a party and any additional shows were at full admission price and I had to turn them away because it would have been about 250.00(if they had RSVP'd it would have been 50.00). An invite is directly for who it is presented to. So you can say it is for the child and one adult, though unless you really want the parents to stay, you could limit it to kids only and let Legoland do it;s job of helping them create and have fun.

I think the up front approach is best but if you are uncomfortable you can write it like your son is saying it. Something like " Hey friend you can bring your mom or dad but please leave your brothers and sisters at home so we can have fun".
This can be a huge problem so cover yourself whatever you do.
Good luck!

How about just stating Only the child and one parent all others must pay their own way.