OK, every once in a while something comes up that just makes me say "WHAT???" and this is one of those things. Check it out and tell me what you think. Is this tacky or am I just clueless?

Here's the situation:

A couple at my parents church got married last weekend. The bride had 2 showers, one given by each side of the family. So far, nothing shocking.

Then, there was the "A and B List" inviting of the guests. It was announced in the church bulletin that everyone was invited to the ceremony along with time and date info but the disclaimer "reception by invitation only" was included. This reception was a regular wedding reception with catered food, etc. and was held at some banquet facility right after the ceremony. I give that a big TACKY, but sadly, I have heard of similar things being done by other people.

Finally, there is a second "reception" that they will be having next Sunday after church. The couple will be providing a main dish and beverages and are asking the church members to bring dishes to pass and desserts. I find this tacky too, but here's the kicker: The couple is requesting that the church members bring GROCERIES as gifts. Yes, the couple wants the church members to not only bring food for their second "reception" but they want gifts of groceries as well. I cannot believe the gall of this couple to ask for groceries!!
They are not poor, he owns his own business that is doing well, they already have a house, etc. Not that it wouldn't be tacky if they were poor but at least it would be coming from necessity, not greed.

So what do you think, fellow MyCouponers? Is this tacky? Would you attend such a thing(my mother has decided she will not as have several others)? Have you ever heard of such a thing?

(I'm thinking they should be cast into Etiquette Hell.....)

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