This takes B-listing to a whole 'nother level.
http://www.uexpress.com/dearabby/2017/7/9/sisters-lifelong-rivalry-escalates-into-silenceDEAR ABBY: Recently I was listening to a couple talking about who and who not to invite to a wedding because seating was limited.
I'm wondering whether there would be anything wrong with sending out a letter stating that although they would like to invite everyone, seating is limited. Explain that, of course, immediate family (parents, siblings and their spouses) would be invited without exception. However, the remaining seating would be on a "lottery" basis. If people accept the invitation, they would be in the lottery and then notified of the results.
Is this acceptable? I think it would solve a lot of problems. Just wondering. -- JUST A THOUGHT IN OHIO
DEAR JUST A THOUGHT: If I were you, I would forget this concept. Depending upon the size of the guest list, I strongly suspect it would offend anyone who didn't "win" the lottery.