A wedding invitation is usually a joyous occasion, but for Mary von Aue and many others, it turned out to be quite the opposite. The bride and groom’s note, which Mary considered insulting, has caused a social media uproar. People are now questioning what could have driven the couple to send such a disturbing message to their cherished loved ones.
Instead of a simple and heartfelt invitation, this couple opted for a lengthy explanation. Sadly, their words only served to highlight their cruelty and unusual behavior even more. The invitation, emblazoned with the words “Important notice,” started off with the following opening lines:
“Dear friends and family,
Please understand that our venue has limited capacity for our wedding day. As much as we would love to have all of you join us, we are forced to split our guests into groups to comply with these restrictions.”
The unconventional wedding invitation then proceeds to explain the different groups to which their guests would be assigned.
“Group A, please RSVP as soon as possible. If any seats become available, we will be able to extend invitations to additional guests.”
The note continues with the less desirable groups, B and C, which face added constraints.
“Please monitor our wedding website for updates on available space. If you are unable to attend, kindly decline via the RSVP function on our website.”
Due to COVID-19, the couple had to adhere to social-distancing guidelines and limit the number of attendees. This is why they requested that guests not bring their children to the event.
“If possible, we kindly ask our guests to hire babysitters for the evening and leave their children at home. Though we adore your little ones, we want to accommodate as many guests as possible. We also request that our single guests forgo bringing a plus one, if feasible. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.”
Interestingly, the invitation concludes by indicating which group the recipient belongs to. Mary von Aue was fortunate enough to be assigned to Group A.
While some may find this wedding invitation controversial, others sympathize with the couple’s plight. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is no easy task. One bride shared her support in the comments, stating, “I was scheduled to get married in November but have now postponed until 2021. Planning a wedding during COVID was a nightmare. Personally, I understand and agree with this arrangement. The only thing I don’t understand is why they have B and C instead of just B, but otherwise, it seems reasonable.”
What are your thoughts? Has this couple gone too far, or are they simply doing their best to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic?
