I responded to his email finally with what I hope to be the best compromise, in the best interest of S18
Clearly he wants family and friends together (the reason is not important, although STBX will know VERY clearly not to do that again)
So I suggested that we can rent out space in our local restaurant and have everyone there. We have rented their room before and it works out well, is not expensive, will be neutral and I won't have the prep and cleanup. It is a win/win.
I expressed my frustration and the fact that he had no right to put S18 in the middle like that. I suspect it will fall on deaf ears but had to be said.
