I was just wondering if I'm supposed to only invite the parents and people in the wedding party or everybody who is invited? Since we're having a destination wedding am I supposed to include all the invitees because they have traveled far? Is this a nice gesture but not necessary? And if I only invite the wedding party, am I supposed to include the spouses, girlfriends/boyfriends, children etc?
I have a feeling that some people are going to want to come just because they want to feel involved and will offer to pay their own dinner just so they can be there. Is this ok?I personally, would like to keep the group small so it is more intimate and I can thank people properly rather than in a large group. I'd like to keep it to the parents and the wedding party with the spouses and their children. Is this mean?