Internet Users Are Absolutely Appalled By This Wedding Invitation That Split Guests Into 3 Different Groups

Wedding invitations are usually meant to make people feel included, but this one did the opposite. A photo of a wedding invite has been circulating online because of its unusual guest list, and plenty of people had strong opinions about it.

The invitation, shared by New Yorker Marie von Aue, reportedly split guests into three groups based on how close they were to the couple. That detail quickly turned a simple wedding announcement into a debate about etiquette, fairness, and how far couples can go when planning around pandemic restrictions.

And once people saw the categories, the reaction got loud fast.

Here's @von_owie's original Tweet:

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Trying to make wedding plans during a worldwide epidemic has forced a lot of couples to get creative.

Anna from The Celebrant Society told Bored Panda that people are trying to make the best of the current situation. We're living in exceptional times, and they're doing their best to involve family, friends, and other loved ones in such events.

“Guests should really try to understand that couples are doing their hardest to follow guidelines, recommendations, and instructions from their venues and vendors while also trying to celebrate their union. It’s a time for everyone to strive to be understanding, compassionate, and flexible.

“Vendors have seen booked-out calendars dissolve into full lists of cancellations for months ahead. There’s no endpoint right now, and we’re just trying to stay afloat until life returns to some semblance of normalcy.”

People had a lot of different opinions about this; some were absolutely appalled by it, while others found it completely normal:

People had a lot of different opinions about this; some were absolutely appalled by it, while others found it completely normal:

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That split reaction says a lot about how personal wedding drama can get.

And if you’re thinking “family pressure,” this is similar to the couple battling in-laws over wedding money and a controlled guest list.

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A few more people weighed in, and the comments only made the debate messier.

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Some readers thought the invitation was practical, while others saw it as cold and overly complicated.

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Making any kind of decision about your wedding often attracts a lot of criticism from those involved, which is why wedding planning can be a real hassle. People will even argue aggressively about a stranger's decision that has absolutely nothing to do with them, and the replies above are the best proof of this.

Nevertheless, it's true that getting married during this pandemic is not the best idea. Many restrictions will have to be applied, which will undoubtedly diminish the fun for everyone. While some countries have banned weddings entirely, others have implemented strict rules by limiting the number of guests allowed.

Adding all of that hassle to your wedding planning will only complicate things unnecessarily, so it's no wonder that the Tweet below seemed so ridiculous to people.

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