Inviting church members?

smilely485

I am having my wedding at a country club that only holds 130 people. Our guest list consists of primarily our family members because we both have huge families and just a couple of our bestest friends. My problem is that I feel so bad about not being able to invite some of my church members. I know they will be so hurt if they aren't invited. But I just don't have any more seats available nor can I afford to add anymore people anyways. Does anyone have any advice about what I can do for my church members? I want to invite them to the ceremony but I know it would be so rude to invite them to that but not the reception. What do I do??

hlq2011

As PPs have said, the church is open to the public, so anyone can come, and it is the practice of many churches to announce the upcoming ceremony in a bulletin the week before.

It's perfectly acceptable to host a small reception in the church hall immediately following the ceremony, and then for invited guests to move on to the actual reception.  Whether that poses a logistical nightmare, however, is something to think about.