FabSwingers.com mobile

Already registered?
Login here

Back to forum list
Back to Ireland

Play party deposit

Jump to newest
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs

So I’m thinking of organising a little play party at my place . I’ve organised a couple before but stopped doing them due to the frustration of ppl cancelling last minute . I was thinking to look for a refundable deposit this time around in an attempt to make spaces secure .

I’ve put a lot of time and effort in in the past , getting nibbles and drinks in and having ppl cancel last minute or changing their mind just puts a damper on things.

Do ye thinks it’s reasonable to ask for say a 50€ refundable deposit ? If they cancel , they lose their deposit… what’s peoples thoughts on this ?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *oung3sumCouple
3 weeks ago

tipperary

We would have no problem paying for a party and wouldn’t even want it to be refunded but it’s the problem of having to send the money and the privacy aspect. That would put us off. Hope this helps

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

Yes it’s reasonable, just wonder if someone bottles it would €50 be the deciding factor as to whether or not they show up 🤷‍♂️

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"Yes it’s reasonable, just wonder if someone bottles it would €50 be the deciding factor as to whether or not they show up 🤷‍♂️"

Probably not but at least I won’t be out of pocket

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"We would have no problem paying for a party and wouldn’t even want it to be refunded but it’s the problem of having to send the money and the privacy aspect. That would put us off. Hope this helps "

I only invite people I’ve already met so there’s some kind of rapport there and some trust which makes that kinda process easier x

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago

I presume you mean a “non-refundable deposit”. I would have thought that would be standard anyhow? I had tickets for Vanilla and I couldn’t make it- I never even thought to ask for the money back.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *oung3sumCouple
3 weeks ago

tipperary

If only inviting people who you already know then if they don’t show up then no more invites for them

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs

[Removed by poster at 08/07/25 22:30:31]

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *oger_81Man
3 weeks ago

Glasgow

Seems pretty reasonable thing to ask. Go for it.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"I presume you mean a “non-refundable deposit”. I would have thought that would be standard anyhow? I had tickets for Vanilla and I couldn’t make it- I never even thought to ask for the money back. "

It would only be non-refundable if they don’t show up . If they show up they’d get it back . I can understand big events like vanilla doing it , it expect it , but I’m only having maybe 10 -12 ppl in my home . Nothing big x

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By (user no longer on site)
3 weeks ago


"I presume you mean a “non-refundable deposit”. I would have thought that would be standard anyhow? I had tickets for Vanilla and I couldn’t make it- I never even thought to ask for the money back.

It would only be non-refundable if they don’t show up . If they show up they’d get it back . I can understand big events like vanilla doing it , it expect it , but I’m only having maybe 10 -12 ppl in my home . Nothing big x"

But would you still not charge them something for the nibbles and cleaning up etc? I would expect a donation to be made TBH. I’ve had some people around and one woman had fake tan- destroyed my white sofa!!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *heGeneral24Man
3 weeks ago

Limerick City


"So I’m thinking of organising a little play party at my place . I’ve organised a couple before but stopped doing them due to the frustration of ppl cancelling last minute . I was thinking to look for a refundable deposit this time around in an attempt to make spaces secure .

I’ve put a lot of time and effort in in the past , getting nibbles and drinks in and having ppl cancel last minute or changing their mind just puts a damper on things.

Do ye thinks it’s reasonable to ask for say a 50€ refundable deposit ? If they cancel , they lose their deposit… what’s peoples thoughts on this ?"

Sounds fair 👌 . Best of luck with it LL 👍 😀.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ACOLCouple
3 weeks ago

Limerick

You shouldnmake it a non refundable amount. Because people will still take you for a ride (no pun intended).

Lina.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *olo Couple EireCouple
3 weeks ago

Limerick

Think it's reasonable to pay a deposit as it shows who would be serious enough about going. Think once it's made clear to people that it's non refundable then everyone is on the same page.

Definitely a good thing to have met people before hand so you can invite or not invite at your disgression.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *eadMeisterMan
3 weeks ago

near you...

[Removed by poster at 08/07/25 23:42:34]

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *eadMeisterMan
3 weeks ago

near you...

The deposit should be non-refundable to help cover hosting costs...could be refundable only if the event doesn't happen.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *elaxednodrama79Man
3 weeks ago

cork

Hiya..yep....very reasonable...and I would deduct pro rata what you spent yourself...will ensure far less dropouts, and you will cover your own costs...all the best with it 👍

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"I presume you mean a “non-refundable deposit”. I would have thought that would be standard anyhow? I had tickets for Vanilla and I couldn’t make it- I never even thought to ask for the money back.

It would only be non-refundable if they don’t show up . If they show up they’d get it back . I can understand big events like vanilla doing it , it expect it , but I’m only having maybe 10 -12 ppl in my home . Nothing big x

But would you still not charge them something for the nibbles and cleaning up etc? I would expect a donation to be made TBH. I’ve had some people around and one woman had fake tan- destroyed my white sofa!! "

I never really thought of it that way tbh 🧐 yeah I guess you’re right

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"You shouldnmake it a non refundable amount. Because people will still take you for a ride (no pun intended).

Lina."

Yeah I’m only really realising that now going thru some of the comments x

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *iggsMan
3 weeks ago

dublin laois limerick

If you need a dj/ karaoke for your party let me know. Im not in your friends list but wud love to come.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ildAtlanticSecretCouple
3 weeks ago

around Clare, Galway, Limerick

You should charge a certain amount that covers the food and drinks ice etc..... and if the couple or individual shows up refund them half that amount you certainly shouldn't be out of pocket if god for bid something happens your property and it's not easy to organise anything and most are will and to pay for someone else to do the donkey work so ya it's a good idea

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ilthyNightsCouple
3 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

You can definitely charge for a deposit as it's a great way of ing out who is serious and who isn't. Are you incurring costs for putting on the party? If you are the figure it all out and spread the cost over the number of attendees, and ask for that amount up front. It's reasonable that anyone who is attending pays their portion of the cost involved.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *aveFrankelMan
3 weeks ago

Kilkenny

Interested in this

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ilthyNightsCouple
3 weeks ago

East / North, Cork


"Interested in this "

If you were invited would you pay the 50euro in advance for a ticket?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *appytoadsCouple
3 weeks ago

West Dublin

Same happened to us people letting us down last minute, 50 euro I feel is reasonable

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *electableicecreamMan
3 weeks ago

The West

If your inviting 10+ people to your place there's gonna be some investment of your time and money and I don't think anyone you'd like to have around would mind making a contribution.

If it was me I would go non refundable and cover the costs of the laundry, food, a few mixers and a buffer for breakage. You'll have admin, prep and cleanup time too and there's no reason you shouldn't be rewarded for that.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ilthyNightsCouple
3 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

Waterproof sheets, buy them for every bed. You can thank me later

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *agneyandhutchCouple
3 weeks ago

lucan

We'd be in support of paying a deposit and like previous posts, happy to include a contribution to your expenses.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *og-ManMan
3 weeks ago

somewhere

Non refundable deposit is the way to go with balance to be paid a week before the party

That way you have some time to organise extra people to attend if you're let down

There's always people that dont make it

Some because life sometimes just gets in the way and they genuinely can't make it

Others because they're acting the bollox

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *axyzWoman
3 weeks ago

Dublin

If you host any parties for free in future just let me know 😁

It's out of the equation! Nonrefundable deposit for those ones who's canceling. First of all your time is valuable on top of the expenses.

Best of luck with your future parties!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"Interested in this

If you were invited would you pay the 50euro in advance for a ticket?"

I have this guy blocked so I dunno where’s he’s getting his invite from 🤣🤣

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *r VersMan
3 weeks ago

letterkenny


"Interested in this

If you were invited would you pay the 50euro in advance for a ticket?

I have this guy blocked so I dunno where’s he’s getting his invite from 🤣🤣"

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ink-panth3rMan
3 weeks ago

kilkenny

When would it happen roughly if you dont mind me asking

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"Non refundable deposit is the way to go with balance to be paid a week before the party

That way you have some time to organise extra people to attend if you're let down

There's always people that dont make it

Some because life sometimes just gets in the way and they genuinely can't make it

Others because they're acting the bollox "

Yeah sounds like a plan going forward I think

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"If your inviting 10+ people to your place there's gonna be some investment of your time and money and I don't think anyone you'd like to have around would mind making a contribution.

If it was me I would go non refundable and cover the costs of the laundry, food, a few mixers and a buffer for breakage. You'll have admin, prep and cleanup time too and there's no reason you shouldn't be rewarded for that.

"

Yeah that’s fair enough

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *iablo soloWoman
3 weeks ago

over younder

Any parties and socials we attend we have always had to pay a fee by revolt before attending....listen everybody an their aunty are having socials an making a nice little earning out of it!! I would definitely charge something, I think €50 is acceptable. You will always have someone say it's too much but from what I've experienced €50 for a play party is very very good.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"Any parties and socials we attend we have always had to pay a fee by revolt before attending....listen everybody an their aunty are having socials an making a nice little earning out of it!! I would definitely charge something, I think €50 is acceptable. You will always have someone say it's too much but from what I've experienced €50 for a play party is very very good. "

Looks like I’ve been missing a trick all this time 🤣

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *iablo soloWoman
3 weeks ago

over younder


"Any parties and socials we attend we have always had to pay a fee by revolt before attending....listen everybody an their aunty are having socials an making a nice little earning out of it!! I would definitely charge something, I think €50 is acceptable. You will always have someone say it's too much but from what I've experienced €50 for a play party is very very good.

Looks like I’ve been missing a trick all this time 🤣"

For sure, get on it like a car bonnet

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *aveFrankelMan
3 weeks ago

Kilkenny

Yes

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *aveFrankelMan
3 weeks ago

Kilkenny

Just seen that! No idea why since we never spoke

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *oveat1stfeelMan
3 weeks ago

around here somewhere

Tbh , anyone that hosts a party , should not be out of pocket, to me it's an insult to the person that has gone out in lots of ways to host if the people that have been invited dont turn up or turn up with their hands hanging the same length to get everything free,sorry, totally wrong.

Try organising or hosting a party , for whatever , then you'll see the work that's involved & maybe the person is thinking all the time " did l forget something or leave something out "..

Best wishes OP in your endeavour, hope everything works out for you .

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *inger_SterlingCouple
3 weeks ago

Dublin

Yeah I think the idea is pretty sound, especially after all the effort and what not.

-D

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *arko070Man
3 weeks ago

dublin

Definitely deposit is good idea.Any organised party I went to always required none refundable deposit.This is best way to cover the time and effort done by organisers.

The outstanding balance was paid 2 days b4 event .

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *ornywife20Couple
3 weeks ago

North Cork

Know a couple who use yo run regular parties . Always charged to cover expenses pay on the night. But they had to go pay in advance. To many messers not showing up.

If they make a small profit it goes to a local charity.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *slanders2023Couple
3 weeks ago

east galway

We actually paid full price for a party last weekend after canceling at last minute. It's only fair, if a party organiser limits spaces and has costs them goers should pay. Hope it's heps

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *lternative lifestyleCouple
3 weeks ago

Louth


"So I’m thinking of organising a little play party at my place . I’ve organised a couple before but stopped doing them due to the frustration of ppl cancelling last minute . I was thinking to look for a refundable deposit this time around in an attempt to make spaces secure .

I’ve put a lot of time and effort in in the past , getting nibbles and drinks in and having ppl cancel last minute or changing their mind just puts a damper on things.

Do ye thinks it’s reasonable to ask for say a 50€ refundable deposit ? If they cancel , they lose their deposit… what’s peoples thoughts on this ?"

Its your party you are the one who decides. But yes charge a non refundable deposit or fee simple as that. We host small events, but never charged a cent, that was drink and food! But that's our choice! But if you intend to do it regularly then set it up no different to a business, seperate emails, telegram accounts, method for payment etc. Then have your pool of money and budget. If you make something this time you may need it next time! Then you have your own play budget for a trip to PDI

Best of luck with it! Your too far for us

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 
 

By *imerick lady OP   Woman
3 weeks ago

suburbs


"So I’m thinking of organising a little play party at my place . I’ve organised a couple before but stopped doing them due to the frustration of ppl cancelling last minute . I was thinking to look for a refundable deposit this time around in an attempt to make spaces secure .

I’ve put a lot of time and effort in in the past , getting nibbles and drinks in and having ppl cancel last minute or changing their mind just puts a damper on things.

Do ye thinks it’s reasonable to ask for say a 50€ refundable deposit ? If they cancel , they lose their deposit… what’s peoples thoughts on this ?

Its your party you are the one who decides. But yes charge a non refundable deposit or fee simple as that. We host small events, but never charged a cent, that was drink and food! But that's our choice! But if you intend to do it regularly then set it up no different to a business, seperate emails, telegram accounts, method for payment etc. Then have your pool of money and budget. If you make something this time you may need it next time! Then you have your own play budget for a trip to PDI

Best of luck with it! Your too far for us "

That’s a pity . Very hot profile 😜

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
Post new Message to Thread
back to top