Birthday party question - how many people come vs. decline?

[sue_g]

When you have a birthday party for you dc, how many people come vs. decline or what percentage? (i.e. 20 invites, 15 came; 10 invites, 8 came)

Thank you.

[HIU8]

I've normally had almost all come (if 20 then 1 or 2 not come). This year DS will be inviting 12 kids to his party. I'm hoping most will come.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Depends on the time of year I have it. I'd say 60-90% come though.

Beth

[crl]

Depend on the time of year and how well we know the invitees. With a summer birthday and not knowing the parents (kid in school) we have had less than half come. When we knew all the parents, we have had 100 percent come.

Catherine

[Globetrotter]

IME, it is unpredictable! Expect fewer people during the summer holidays or holiday weekends/Christmas.

When I invited all the boys in class, vs. just close frirends, all but one came! I was expecting a lower turnout, to be honest :)