I have never been to one but thinking about it this year if it happens.
From reading this thread it sounds like most of the posters here goes alone without a significant other. Can someone who attends these bashes regularly tell me what the percentage who attend brings a wife/girlfriend vs coming alone.
Not sure about percentage, But there were a few that brought their Wifes/Girl Friends...Myself Included
This was at the Dinner...
When it came to the Hanging out, it was just the Guys.
My 2cents is...It only makes sense to bring the wife / Girl Friend, because the Room is paid for, and so is the Dinner ( Bash Party )
Your Out of pocket would be an extra Plane Ticket and Meals in Between
and of Course...Gambling.