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At my husband's recent party, I put on the invitations that I would provide wine and that they could bring any other drink they would like to have. So try to let them know what will be available and that they can BYOB if they choose to. Turns out we only opened one of our bottles because our guests chose to bring and drink their own - which was fine with me!! :)
My husband's party was also a suprise - hmmm - just having everyone there before he arrives, letting him know something is planned, but not the details of the party. Matt thought just he and I were going to dinner - hee hee - all his best friends were there wating for us!
Golf - my dh got the funniest thing for his bday (not sure of the cost) a caddie jumper with his friend's name embroidered on the back. It was hysterical! Pretty sure he got it on-line. You could decorate with golf balls - the kind he uses so he can have them later - & tees in bowls or glasses. I am sure Parties Plus has golf themed stuff and they are pretty reasonably priced.
hth
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