There is nothing more American than telling people what they can and cannot say.
What the fuck is wrong with people?!?? If you can't afford your lavish, $200/plate wedding without expecting your guests to pay for it, then don't fucking have a lavish, $200/plate wedding, you spoiled, entitled, pathetic brats.
One thing to note in regard to pricing: resell value. Your Windows laptop that cost $1000 is worth about $150 in 2 years. A Mac laptop is worth at least 60% of its original cost.