I found out who ruined the surprise. (My dad’s 70th birthday)

With so many people invited somebody was bound to spill the beans! How long do you have the venue?

Very bad idea to share the email address and Diana should had sent a txt message to keep the "surprise party" a surprise.

He will love to see his family and all of his friends tomorrow. I hope that it is as wonderful a day as possible and that you take alot of pictures and then print them off and make a little memory book for him.

I think these days it's getting harder and harder to keep surprise parties secret. Unfortunately, it's too easy for digital information to be seen by the very people we are trying to keep from seeing it. I'm sorry to hear the surprise was compromised, but you did almost pull it off. In the end, I just hope your dad enjoyed his birthday "surprise."

I'm glad it won't spoil the party. I hope everyone has a good time.

Maybe I'm an A-hole...but I would be super annoyed. Things like that are a special occasion and alot of effort goes into planning them. It went from what could've been a fantastic surprise to a failed surprise part. I agree that the more people invited the higher the chance of the beans being spilled! And now that I think about it, this person probably didn't realize that you all have a shared email account.

That reminds me so much of when my family and I flew in from the Philippines for my aunt's 80th birthday in LA—we were meant to be the big surprise. Word must’ve slipped somewhere along the way because she found out before the day, but honestly, the joy on her face when she saw us was just as heartwarming. The surprise may have been spoiled, but the love and effort behind it still shone through. It’s funny how these things work out: the planning, the secrecy, the little hiccups—and yet, in the end, it’s the presence and the memories made that matter most. Just like your dad’s party, I’m sure what will linger are the laughs, the stories, and the feeling of being surrounded by the people who care most.

It must have disappointed you that it is no longer a secret.

I hope everyone has a good time.

Great that his siblings are able to make it too

That is going to be one grand hullabaloo, surprise or not.

I can't wait to hear about it!

I hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed.

Even though the surprise is gone, I think it will be a fantastic time for all. Good friends, family, and yummy food, you should all have a great time together!!

Well at least you know it was not the kiddos or anyone really close who slipped up. I hope it is tons of fun.

Wow! 10! That would be a load of fun x 10. Good luck with the party. He'd surely enjoy it.

My husband and I share an e-mail too, but I am the only one that really checks on it.

I'd be a bit disappointed too. Surprise parties can be hard to keep secret especially if there are quite a number involved.

I hope it will be a good party!

It's tough to keep a secret especially when so many people are invited. Someone will spill the beans. Hope that all goes well with the party and you all have lots of fun and memories. I am sure that your Dad is going to love it.