What's with all these invites?

[Army Wife'79]

OK I'm really grouchy about this. This week I got two wedding invites and two high school grad invites from people who I haven't seen in many years (but are on the annual Christmas Card list). I haven't seen the bride since she was in 6th grade, and the 2nd invite, I haven't seen the groom since he was maybe in first grade. The two H.S. invites are kids who wouldn't know me if I walked by them in the mall. I haven't seen either sets of parents for 10 years and 2 years. These are all people we were stationed with over the years but it's not like we see them on vacations or anything. I did NOT send these people invitations when my kids graduated H.S. and will not be sending them invitations to my son's wedding next year. It just feels like a "shake down" for gifts.

I think if the honorees (bride/groom/graduate) would not recognize the person being invited, they should NOT send them invitations to special events. Your thoughts?