Is it ok to ask the guests to pay for their meals?

We are hosting a baby sprinkle at a restaurant. We have found a restaurant that has an inexpensive dinner choice on the specific night. We don't have enough money, as hosts, to pay for everyone and are planning on asking the guests to pay for their meal. Is this ok?

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Is it ok to ask the guests to pay for their meals?

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Jan 27, 2010

Yes
by: Sonya

Rule of thumb is that guests pay for their own meal when the shower is being held at a restaurant, and the hostess(es) provide appetizers and/or drinks.

One of the main reasons people choose to have a shower at a restaurant is to offset the cost of food, and your guests should be okay with that.

Just make sure you note in the invitation exactly what the guests will have to pay for, and what you will be providing for them.