How To Handle...?

"I'm sorry but due to COVID restrictions, we have limited capacity and cannot extend you an invitation." (It doesn't matter if this is true or not, you just need a line that's easy to repeat and shuts them down fast)

I agree with Jasmine and I’d only mention something if they ask you directly.

I wouldn't mention it if you are asked to say I am sorry but due to restrictions we are not able to invite you however we do look forward to going out with you to dinner to celebrate

"We unfortunately weren't in a position to invite everyone we wanted. We'll have to catch up and celebrate later!"

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Thanks Jacks! I like that better than using Covid as an excuse since I'm not getting married until towards the end of 2022!

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Thanks for the input! I was not going to bring it up to people unless they asked. I don't like that people have expectations that they will be invited to something just because they know you.

Omgggg this made me so uncomfortable, but I was just honest and said we both have large families and are limited with space in the venue. I was also surprised with how many people I haven't spoken to in ages started reaching out casually asking questions about the wedding.

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Thats what I'm going through, people I haven't spoken to are asking about the wedding - I'm like thinking - I hope you aren't expecting an invitation! I'm only inviting my closest family and friends. I really don't want a bunch of people I haven't talked to in the last even 2 years there when they have not made an effort to talk to me or make plans to hang out.

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Exactly same here. I also don't post anything on social media regarding the wedding. I know it can be tempting, but I found early on that that opens up a conversation with many people I'm not close to and think they're invited or wanting to be invited even though we're not close lol. We had to tell extended family & friends that we're unable to do plus ones because we both have large families. Our wedding is like 250 and that's with limiting friends. The only plus ones are people in a relationship. It can be superrrrr uncomfortable, but they were all understanding.

Don’t engage the conversation. They know they are being inappropriate by asking.

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Yep that's what we used to tell people to say in the "before times". Have a happy wedding!