Ceremony-only Invites

Absolutely not to both of those questions.

I’ve never seen that done before and I honestly don’t think it’s a good idea. If there are people you don’t feel comfortable inviting to your reception then I would not invite them at all. I think it could cause you more trouble that way because I’m sure those people in question will be offended.

No. Invite them to both the ceremony and reception or do not invite them at all.

I think saying “absolutely not” is very overdramatic. You would certainly not be the absolute worst person, but you wouldn’t be a good friend if you did this. You either trust them enough to invite them to both or don’t invite them at all. Good luck!

View Quoted Comment I agree with this. Not a horrible person but if I got an invitation that was ceremony only and not the reception I wouldn’t bother going.

No and no.

View Quoted Comment Absolutely this.

There isnt really a good way to do that. If they're gonna bring problems, they should just stay home.

No and no. If they all love and respect you, then they will figure out how to co-exist for an evening.

We have some similar guest pairings for our celebration. We are inviting them and leaving it up to them to behave.

Absolutely not!

No. If people come to your wedding, they will likely spend money on a gift. They may spend money on attire and travel as well. You can't deny them entrance to your celebration after the ceremony. It's a big insult. ("Come to my wedding!... Thanks for the gift but you are not invited to the party afterward.") 😣

You just have to trust that everyone will act like adults on your special day. Anyone who doesn't can be shown the door.

Nope, it's all or nothin.

I don't think that will work. The people may assume they are invited to the reception or if they know they aren't , be extremely insulted and then you lost a friend

No. If they're a problem they're not your friends and shouldn't be invited to either the ceremony or reception.
While I don't think it makes you worst person I think its a bad choice.

I would skip inviting them. Inviting someone to your ceremony and not reception is pretty rude in my opinion.

Your wedding is not about who expects what. This is your wedding. You invite the people you are closest to in life, and that you can't imagine spending your day without. It makes no difference who gets along (or doesn't) with who. Unless of course you are worried about violent outbursts taking place.

If these friends are special enough to you that you want them there, then invite them. Your other family and friends will have to act like adults for a day, and respect you and start no drama at your wedding.

Inviting them only to your ceremony says you don't value the friendship enough to make them welcome to the party. That's rude.

My FH has a friend who is inviting lots of people to their ceremony and only a certain amount to the reception due to budget constraints. You may get backlash from those only invited to the ceremony and know there is a reception afterwards, so if you decide to do that, I would expect it. I wouldn't do that personally, but it is your wedding.

Sorry, but no, they must be invited to both or none.