Anonymous wrote:One time I had a friend who got married and could only afford an afternoon cake-and-punch buffet as a reception.
I have not spoken to that bitch since. Here's a hint: if you can't afford to host a wedding up to your friends' standards, don't invite them. DUH... that's not obvious?
OP here - being invited to an afternoon cake and punch buffet sounds lovely.
The invitation I received didn't really seem like a warm, friendly welcoming invitation. It was a list of stuff I needed to bring. It just seemed like it was - hey, if you want to come over and watch us eat outside, you can join us. And if it is raining, DO NOT COME OVER! We can't let anyone inside. It was not a - hey, we'd love to see you. Please come to our cookout. Really, hotdogs and hamburgers are not very expensive. How awkward it will be for all 6 families to share a grill - oh, that was my steak I brought; who brought this chicken burger? Not to mention bringing a cooler with lots of food and drinks plus chairs, etc etc. It just seemed like a big hassle and just not a since invitation to me.