Some WW couples post that their weddings which they are paying for, will not accommodate all their parents' friends. Thereby, the parents try to persuade the couple into attending more parties, but only their side invited.
Does this not exclude one side of the family, negating the idea of a joined family? Aren't they telling you your original vision isn't good enough?
Or if you, yourself, are throwing 2 parties-- what are your reasons for not including everyone in the main wedding?