Hosting a work party, but people want to bring too many guests...?

I work part time as a bartender at a local concert hall. We always have a Xmas party, but this year our usual location wasn%26#039;t available. After discussing with everyone, it was decided that my apartment (where I live with my boyfriend who also works there) would be the best option. I warned everyone that my apartment isn%26#039;t very big and that we have elderly neighbors so we couldn%26#039;t be too loud or rowdy. Since there would only be about 10-15 people attending, it was decided that this would be fine.

Well, I sent out the Evite and while I don%26#039;t mind if people want to bring one guest, there is one person who will be bringing FIVE people with him. And not family, either, but his buddies who I have never met. It seems as though some people are starting to think that this is going to be a drunken throwdown and I%26#039;m afriad other people will show up with extra people as well.

Is there a way to tactfully say these people are not allowed? Or should I cancel? I don%26#039;t want to lose my lease!

Hosting a work party, but people want to bring too many guests...?

Simply tell the people something like this:

%26quot;I am flattered that you are so excited about my party and want to share it with your friends, however, this is a small and intimate event. I would like to keep it that way. It%26#039;s fine to bring a guest, but we would like to keep the party cozy and not overcrowded.%26quot;

Then hope they get the message. People are so rude. Why can%26#039;t they have their own darn party and invite who they want? Oh, I know...then they would have to pay for stuff and actually do the clean up. Moochers!

Hosting a work party, but people want to bring too many guests...?

Just simply come right out and say that due to the limited space, everyone may bring 1 guest! This guy who says hes bringing 5 is rude %26amp; inconsiderate, if he cant comply with your wishes, tell him not to come!

Other Replys:send everyone a e-mail saying, I hope you can come to the party. SPread the cheer in my small apartment and invite your family and one guest at most. Please dont bring more than ____

guest so there will be enough food for everyone. Have a great Holiday!

Other Replys:at my work parties you are only allowed to bring one guest per person and usually people only bring their significant other. we aren%26#039;t just allowed to bring random friends. just tell him that since it is a work function you would appreciate if he only brought one person since it%26#039;s for work people and not just a party.