If you received a birthday invitation...

[minerswife17]

and the party was from 12p-2p, would you assume lunch was being served or should I write it on the invite? If so,  does it sound tacky to say "lunch will be served? "

[gastro]

Yes I would think there would be lunch. You could always say something like. "We are celebrating x's birthday. We'd love for you to join us for lunch and cake!"

[gennyu]

I would find a way to work it into the invite, e.g., "Come for pizza and cake at ...!" or "Come to play, stay for sandwiches at ..."

[mamaalysson]

Mar 10, 2015 17:56:41 GMT -5 gastro said:

Yes I would think there would be lunch. You could always say something like. "We are celebrating x's birthday. We'd love for you to join us for lunch and cake!"

This is exactly what I said on DS'. But snacks. Just mention it on the invite.

[minerswife17]

Great. Thanks ladies!!

[lala]

Mar 10, 2015 17:56:41 GMT -5 gastro said:

Yes I would think there would be lunch. You could always say something like. "We are celebrating x's birthday. We'd love for you to join us for lunch and cake!"

This. But yes, I'd assume. 

Though, we went to a party recently that started at 12:30 and there was no substantial food. 

[Skyesthelimit1212]

Don't forget to add, If you RSVP and then don't show, you'll receive a bill for your family's uneaten meals.  

[cabbagecabbage]

I'd add it. There is so much variation out there these days, I feel like I can't assume anything anymore when I'm a guest.