'I'm sick of buying drinks at engagement parties - don't host if you can't afford it'
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- 02 May 2023
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A woman has spoken of her frustration at always having to buy her own drinks at engagement parties and reckons engaged couples just shouldn't throw one if they can't afford it
A woman says she's been left fed up after repeatedly having to buy her own drinks at engagement parties, and says couples should only bother hosting one if they can actually afford it.
According to this woman, she's attended two engagement parties recently, neither of which left her impressed. Both of these parties were held in pub function rooms with a minimum spend, where those invited were expected to buy their own drinks to "make up the number".
Although she doesn't necessarily believe the newlyweds-to-be should splash out on an unlimited bar tab, she says she would have "at least put on a few platters and provide a welcome drink" if it was her getting engaged.
Taking to Mumsnet to ask others for their opinions on the matter, she declared: "If I couldn't afford to do that then I wouldn't bother having a party in the first place!"
Although she "would never expect" all her drinks to be covered, she does believe some food should be provided, and that guests shouldn't just be directed to the pub menu, adding, "If you can afford a drink for everyone that's lovely too."
She continued: "If I couldn't afford it I would just do something smaller at home with my dearest and dearest. Not throw a big party. Surely the wedding will be the celebration anyway?" Read More..
