Sorry, but.... we're not that close

I've been engaged for over a year now and a lot of people have congratulated me on my upcoming nuptials.  I'm very grateful for these warm regards but I have been puzzled by the percentage of well-wishers who seem to expect an invitation to my wedding.  From passive aggressive to overly eager, I've heard a wide range of expressions--all from people whom I hardly talk to.  It's one thing if we were close in the past but just fell out of touch; I can kind of understand expecting to be a part of the most important day of my life if we were good friends one upon a time.  But these are people who are acquaintances at best.  We never talked on the phone--come to think of it, we never had an actual conversation. We never hung out--not ONCE.  I don't know their parents or their middle names.  I don't know what they studied in college or what cities they're from.  I don't know if they're in a relationship or single.  In essence, these people (not just women, either!  I'm talking about some men too) are little more than strangers.  Some are not even on "acquaintance" level.

While it would be nice if I could invite everyone I've ever said hi to and smiled at, I just can't.  The cost is exorbitant to accommodate important people; why would I spend money on extra invitations, stamps, space, for people I don't give a shit about?  And why do they expect to attend?




You know my mom's boss, Jessica?  Yeah, neither do I.  And that's exactly why I don't expect to get an invitation to her wedding.  I. Don't. Know. Her.  It's quite simple, really.