WWYD? Shabbos simcha and non-Jewish/non religous guests

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Here's my predicament. I am making a shabbos simcha in several weeks. I have many non-religious and non-jewish friends and co-workers that would love to be part of my simcha. My concern is, they will be driving up to my house on Shabbos
I didn't officially send them an invitation for that reason, but they know the date, and will probably show up regardless. I cannot allow (or control) the chillul shabbos from the non observant ones, and it won't look right having cars come up to my simcha shabbos from the non Jewish ones...
what would you do in this situation?

Even if you have Jews driving to your house, you will know that for those hours they are with you they will not be doing any melachos, and you are sharing with them a small piece of what shabbos can really be.

Non-Jews aren't a problem.

Jews: Invite them if they live in the area and COULD come without violating Shabbat. Otherwise invite them and offer to help accommodate them in the area. They can choose not to and still come but you have done what you can to see that they don't violate Shabbat.

Enjoy their company and make them feel welcome. It could encourage some to become frum.
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