case in point. i think it’s inconsiderate and you are placing the importance of a date over the convenience of your guests, meaning you don’t really give a dang if your friends and fam are there to share the day or not. telling! same with destination weddings, i guess. unless everyone you know is wealthy.
I think part of the point is to limit the number of guests. Sure you invite them but you make it as inconvient as possible so they don’t come but do send presents.