Control freak is a definite possibility. But, really, my first thought was cheapskate. Truth is probably somewhere in the middle.
I had a friend who was not the most wealthy person and they wanted to have a big wedding. They didn't pull anything like telling people not to bring dates. They had gumbo, crawfish, red beans and rice, chicory coffee, ice cream and cold beer. It was probably one of the best weddings I have ever been to. Awesome.
All of it was homemade (except the beer and ice cream)
It was real and real fun!
And NOBODY was denied a date!!
It may not have been stuffy enough for some here but . . . . .