etiquette question

[KpbS]

I asked 2 couples over for dinner on this Sat. 3 weeks ago. I am reciprocating their invites and my turn is long overdue. This morning I get an invite for the same evening for a mutual friend's birthday celebration. All 3 couples (us and the 2 invited over) are all invited and make up half of the birthday party. I know they want to attend the party (and come to dinner) and I am wondering if I should offer to reschedule? So awkward...

[baymom]

That is sort of tricky, but I do think that I'd offer to reschedule--with a specific other day proposed, not a vague future date.

[edurnemk]

I agree. Offer to rescheduled for a specific date.

[hellokitty]

Me three. I'd offer to re-schedule.

[ha98ed14]

Me four! I think because ALL of the couples were invited, it is not as awkward as you may think. I would be GRATEFUL to you for offering to postpone so we could go to the party.

[Mommy_Again]

awkward? not at all. You're being a thoughtful hostess. Say something like "I know we all just received the invitation to A's birthday party, and it sounds like so much fun. Since we can do this dinner anytime, would you all want to go to the party together and reschedule dinner?"

You could offer to still have them over for a drink before the bday party starts.

[LMPC]

Fifth vote right here!