[RoxyBlue]

Hmmm, I still use email, but then, I'm old fashioned that way

Your problem with getting a response to an invitation is all too common. A lot of folks just don't seem to get the concept of common courtesy when it comes to an RSVP. I suspect part of that may be the amount of overbooking of life events most people deal with, which results in a hedging of bets when it comes to deciding where to go on any particular day.

I'm inclined to side with poplarhouse on making a phone call, and further suggest sparing yourself the effort of making a beautiful invitation that goes unanswered. As for the costume theme, the missus is correct that it may be seen as restrictive by your guests, particularly those who aren't inclined to wear a costume in the first place (another common complaint from hosts of Halloween parties). However, nothing wrong with encouraging it when you call, perhaps telling them you want to get a group picture for future posterity, one that will grace the pages of Facebook along with the animal memes, of everyone at their witchy best in keeping with the party theme

 

[RoxyBlue]

I agree you've given a lot of options for costuming, now that I see your note. Won't solve the problem of people not responding to the invite or folks still showing up in street clothes, but you gave it your best shot If it doesn't work out as you hoped, you can always go back to the status quo next year - and maybe consider taking repeat-offending non-responders off future guest lists.

 

[RoxyBlue]

I actually put 5 photos up but can't see them. Does anyone else see them?

The links to the photos are showing.