The couple put guests into A, B and C categories.
Deciding who makes the final cut when it comes to a wedding guest list is no easy task...
And one couple has inadvertently drawn criticism online after they chose to sort their guests into categories A, B or C in order of priority.
The couple have faced backlash after the invitations emerged on Reddit - however some argued it was understandable, especially during these times.
Guests who were first choice were placed into group A, with others told they were in group B and would be able to attend if people from group A weren't able to make it.
The invites have been labelled rude. (Image: theavantgourd/Reddit)Then there were those in group C, who were back ups for group B people who couldn't make it.
Invites clearly state which group guests have been placed in and read: "Dear friends and family, please understand that our venue is limited in the number of guests we will be able to accommodate for our wedding day.
"As much as we would love to have each and every one of you join us on our big day, we are forced to split our guests into groups to ensure we do not surpass our capacity restrictions."
Group A are told to RSVP as soon as possible so their spaces can filled if they are unable to make it, and groups B and C are told to keep an eye on their website for updates, as reported by the Daily Star.
It adds: "If possible, we encourage our guests to hire a babysitter for the night and leave your children at home.
“As much as we love kids, we are doing our best to make space for all the guests we can.
"We also ask for our single guests to forego their plus ones if possible. We appreciate your understanding."
People on Reddit were quick to question why the couple didn't just send out invites to their first choice guests and wait for them to answer - instead of categorising their friends and family members.
One person said: "Covid or not, being put into prioritised 'groups' and then telling everyone which group they’re in is rude.
"I don’t want to attend a wedding that I'm only going to be invited to if someone else can't go."
But others saw no problem with it, arguing: "Yeah, this seems completely acceptable due to Covid-19 restrictions. I would not be offended to be in B or C."
What do you think?
