The wedding-industrial complex has put pressure on engaged couples to throw absolute blowouts, and the proceedings get expensive. Some people have the balls to straight-up ask people for money, or specify how expensive a gift they expect.
When invitations come with conditions, they take away the pretext that the wedding isn't a gift grab or an attempt to break even on the party, and the shamelessness is honestly refreshing.
1. The bride who demands guests don't look hotter than them and a gift of $75 or more.