Invite them all.

Agree with auntthelma. Someone will always have more than you and someone will always have less. Be proud of what you worked for!

Agree, call it open house or wine and cheese, or cocktails, whatever, and enjoy everyone's company. Your friends can sort out the rest, and if they can't, they aren't really worth having as friends.

Absolutely invite them all. And, hey, free drinks!

You don't call it a house warming and that way, no one feels they need to bring a gift. You are supplying food and drinks, so it should be easy for anyone to attend.

If they don't want to come, they have that choice.

Anybody can choose to not come, but a good friend will be happier for your pleasure in this than sad for their own misfortune in light of it. They know you're rooting for them too.

Call it a friend appreciation party. Tell them you're serving them wine and cheese because you want to show them you are thankful for their friendship. Try to steer clear of talking about the house too much in front of the ones that are struggling financially. I'm sure they will appreciate your kindness. It is kind of you to even be thinking about how they will feel about your house so I'm sure your hospitality will shine more than any of your material possessions.

Look at it like this, you are friends with them all for some reason and I hope they all care about you. You can share and provide a social evening for all your friends. Current circumstances don't limit someone's ability to enjoy nice things. Don't underestimate your less financial well-off friends or insult them by excluding now.

IMO if you think think these people don’t belong for some reason that is your hangup I often have parties where all sorts of people come and have a great time and have made many new friends this has nothing to do with social status only a bunch of friends getting together

There's another way to look at it too. When my hubby was out of work, we were happy to go to a milestone birthday party at a family friend's mansion. We were served all manner of luxury foods we couldn't afford on unemployment benefits. Do that. It will be appreciated.

I did not for one minute think those people were too posh or anything. I just enjoyed the night.

we are no longer in that situation, but I still remember those nice catered nibbles.

You might invite some of the people who worked on your house too - people who aren't such close friends but give the others new folks to talk to (and perhaps buy services from). Not everyone will sort everyone out, but if they do, woo hoo - you are doing your part to keep the wonderful social mix that is America - where people can be friends with those of all backgrounds!! (this is unusual and wonderful and we should celebrate it!). If there is one who talks about uncomfortable things, speak to him/her before the party privately and ask her directly to avoid the subject at your gathering. . you can say there is someone else you have invited whose feelings might be hurt so you would appreciate it if she didn't bring that up . . I've had guests who wanted to talk politics to the point where others felt they might have to defend their perspective . . when I declare my party in advance a no politics zone, they respect it - so try that. Being direct is fine.

Also .. generally the people you expect to be snobbish really aren't and like you better for just being you - they might be too insecure to be them.

Given their situation, they may not be able to get out very often and socialize and this is a casual and inexpensive way to enjoy themselves. They would probably enjoy seeing your home and be happy for you.