There are lots of people there that would like to say congrats, but due to distance and budget restrictions I was not inviting most of the people she wants to invite to this party. I do believe they would be excited for me but I can't afford to invite them hoping that they won't come due to distance to be safe on my budget. I know that the protocol is no invite for the wedding, no invite to the shower. Could we do a local to mom party that is just a congrats party? Is there any protocol for an alternate celebration that would allow me to introduce Glenn to the family and friends that mom wants to celebrate with?