We're getting married at a hotel and would love to reserve a group of tables the next morning for our immediate family and bridal party for breakfast. However, "exclusive" group of people (we're strictly talking parents, siblings, nieces, and nephews) is almost 50 people. We'll be just about maxed out on our budget and though we want to make clear these guys are all welcome to join us for breakfast, we can't afford to cover breakfast for 50 people. Is there anything wrong with spreading the word that we'll be reserving tables for immediate family, but that each family is responsible for themselves? I'm worried they'll assume the tab is covered unless we tell them it's not, but outright saying "BTW, we're not paying" seems a little rude to me too. Am I just overthinking this?
Edited because I initially spelled breakfast wrong because I have not had enough coffee today, apparently.