Is it too late to plan a party for February 22?

[awkwardpenguin]

I would gauge availability with some of the people you'd really want to be there and then send out invites ASAP. I think it's plenty of time for most people, some will already have plans but that's always true.

[SJ]

It would work in our circle. I'd check with a few key people first, and be prepared for some to stop by early or late depending on other plans, but I'd go ahead!

[bunch]

I'd do it.

[MadamePresident]

Seems reasonable for a casual party. My husband and I also have birthdays that are 10 days apart, but I'm a year older.

[Roc A Bee]

Totally cool in my circle. Maybe ask the top 5 people you want there for availability, and go from there.

[hbomdiggity]

I was just invited today to a bday party for feb 9th. So no, don't think it's too late.

[Deleted]

As long as the guests are local, I think you're fine.

[WOT?*]

You should be fine. My daughter is planning her wedding for February 9. They decided on the date last Tuesday. If she can make that work, you can make a Feb 22 shindig work.

[Deleted]

Absolutely it's fine.  

[cricketwife]

Do it! I always face doubt when I have parties. Maybe it's too early to invite people? Maybe it's too late to invite people? Maybe nobody will come? Maybe they won't like the food. But people always come and have a good time. People LIKE to be invited to things. And yes, some will have other plans already, or cancel at the last minute. No big deal. It will be fun!

[stellarose]

Ms.Starry - DH and I are planning a 30th bday party for me as well...and we had the same question whether it was too late to invite people for the 23rd.  

I have an additional question....how many people do you invite to a house party?  We are new to the neighborhood and going through our facebook list is adding up.  We live farther out in town, but definitely hard to gauge how many people to invite.  I don't want to over take the neighborhood, but we also want people there too.  

[rubytue]

February = sure! Under 3 weeks notice in the summer and it would probably be too late. At least in my circle June-August book quickly! But in the winter, its a lot easier because people don't have as many plans.

[Deleted]

Should be more than fine. I actually find I get the best turnout for events planned 3 days ahead.

Have fun!

[aurora]

We sometimes start calling people to invite them over on Saturday morning for a Saturday night (casual) get-together, so I think 3 weeks is plenty.

(We actually have had some pretty big crowds with this method.)

[chessie]

Dont see why not, but might cause issues with some peoples work schedules I am sure.

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Feb 1, 2013 20:42:40 GMT -5 Roc A Bee said:

Maybe ask the top 5 people you want there for availability, and go from there.

I agree with this. If your top 5 people can come I think it would still be a good get together. I like smaller groups though.

[h]

I think it's totally fine. We host and get invited to casual house parties with a week's notice all the time. Heck, We invited some people yesterday to come over for the Super Bowl tomorrow and have 12 people coming.