Is this even a thing?

[stapletonsguitar]

We got an invitation to an evening wedding do (friend’s son) and it’s an hour or so drive away. We were touched they’d invited us and said yes.

Mentioned to someone else and they said “oh that’ll just be a courtesy invite, they’re not actually expecting you to go as it’s an hour away”. Do people really send those? I’m now second guessing myself and thinking maybe they don’t actually want us to go!

No, the couple would not have invited you as a courtesy. Our dc's friend invited us, 4 hours away, so we didn't go, but one hour is nothing.

The person who said that to you sounds like a sourpuss.

No that’s bullshit

It's only an hour away, what on earth is she on about ?

No, your invitation is a real one not a courtesy one, don’t worry.

A courtesy one is when you know the person can’t attend (eg an older relative too frail to travel) but would hate to leave them out all the same.

No it's not a thing. Your friend is bonkers