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This is what I remember. And if I recall, it also had a bit to do with the parents paying for the wedding. So because the parents paid for the wedding, they have more of a say on who gets invited. And this is where the numbers start ballooning. These are the parents' friends, but they still get invited. So the compromise is that the ceremony is where everyone goes, and the reception is where the guests are cut down to more the couples' friends and family, not acquaintances.If you want to hear brides debate the issue, there's a fairly hilarious debate here at the knot.com. The official answer is "No, it's rude and tacky." The comments have the brides who want to/have done it all in a twist. "But the ceremony is the most important part! That's an honor to be invited to!"
This is another good reason for the bridal couple to pay for their own wedding.