Is a potluck okay if I can't afford to have a big party?

Is a potluck okay if I can't afford to have a big party?

Dear Miss Manners,

I would like to give a big party for my soon to be married daughter, but I really can’t afford it. Would a potluck be alright, and if so, how would I word the invitation?

Thank you in advance for your advice.

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