Danestress Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 My sisters and I are hosting a ladies lunch tomorrow to honor my mother's 70the birthday. I have a private room at a really nice restaurant. The guests are us and her closest friends. I am taking a cake from a bakery, which the restaurant will serve for a cutting fee. Otherwise we are just having people order off the menu because it seemed better to us than trying to have a set menu. I am splitting the cost with my sisters. Do you think we should arrange in advance for (1) wine with lunch or (2) a few bottles of champagne with the cake? Or should we ask if our guest would like that? I'm not sure if most women would drink at lunch. My sister and I are all sort of flexible, so I just want to know what you all would expect as guest. I don't want to make it akward by asking if people want to order a glass because they will all say "No" because they are the kind of friends who won't want to spend our money, lol. But at the same time, I don't want people to feel obligated to drink at lunch. These women would mostly all be people who normally would be drinkers at dinner. But lunch? Survey says? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What a nice thing that you are doing for your mom. I don't think you need wine or champagne. I had never been offered either at a lunch event. I think ice tea with lunch and some coffee with the cake would be perfect. Have a great time! Your mom is going to feel so honored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melis108 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I like the idea of having champagne with the cake. It sounds like a great party! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I wouldn't drink with lunch either, but I think a champagne toast with cake is an excellent idea! My mom would have loved it. Have fun--what a wonderful thing you and your sisters are doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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