Parents are going to have some disappointment as well, since they counted on their ideas being incorporated into the day. But you know what? Now, the day gets back to being what you wanted!

Maybe you said yes to his mother's plan for gold chargers on the tables, since she was pouting and being all guilt-trippy. Now, with a good reason to scale back, her gold chargers get off the table, and you get the tabletop design you wanted.

When you explain the money scenario to parents, they most often understand and - sensing your disappointment - allow you to cut from their idea list without hassle.

Smooth this process by suggesting they use their great ideas at a party of their own in the future.