A French startup has launched a service that allows strangers to buy wedding invitations. There are those who hate going to this kind of celebrations – but apparently we have to like them so much that they are willing to pay to do so.
A Parisian couple became the first to use the app from, an unprecedented service that allows any stranger to buy tickets to watch your wedding and participate in all celebrations.
This is a new trend in the way couples Finance your special day – At the same time they offer unique experiences to paying guests, says the British newspaper.
In his marriage, which will take place later this month, in a farm in the field east of Paris, Jennifer48 years old, actress, and Paulo50, who works in construction, will receive the 95 family and friends – along with 5 strangers who paid to attend the event.
The couple, who met in an application of meetings during the pandemic and have an 18 -month -old son, discovered the concept at a wedding fair in Paris.
“I thought: ‘wow, this is impressive‘, having people who don’t know in your wedding, ”explains Jennifer.“ We brought the pamphlet, we thought about it and decided’why not? ‘ If we can see profiles in advance in the application and choose who to acceptit can be quite original to do. ”
The paying guests –A couple and three single men“You can participate throughout the celebration, since the garden ceremony to the outdoor drinks with live music, followed by a vegetarian dinner sitting and dance.”
Os authorized penetrators must follow the dress code defined by the bride and groom – “chic and elegant” – and were personally evaluated by the couple before approval.
Although the financial contribution helps with the decoration and dress costs, Jennifer emphasizes that Money is not the main motivation. “It is also because we thought that could be funand we are outgoing and open to sharing things, ”explains the actress.
The couple also hopes that extra single men Help balance your guest list, which includes more single friends.
Among the paying guests are Laurène29 years old, toy manufacturer, and her husband, landscape gardener. “I don’t have a big family, I don’t go to many weddings. It’s great to be able to try a wedding and traditions different, even if they are unknown ”.
The couple of Guests Mysterywho married only a month ago, plan to “behave As if they were real guestsAnd take a gift.
Invitin was founded this year by Katia medicalan old model who became a businesswoman. He had the idea when his five -year -old daughter asked him why they were not invited to weddings.
Lekarski realized that, with so many applications to connect strangers in different activities, Weddings could offer another experience shared.
So far, six couples have been enrolled in the service, especially in the Paris area. The ones with pay between 100 and 150 euros per ticket, although prices variate according to the place.
A startup receives a commission and imposes strict rules: appropriate clothing, punctuality, Moderate alcohol consumption and no photograph sharing unauthorized.
The concept is not entirely new In the world. In India, the foreign tourists offer access to Traditional wedding celebrations -Presenting them as cultural experiences. However, Invitin addresses local people looking for unique social experiences.
Lekarski says his biggest challenge It is finding couples interested in sharing your marriage to strangers – and strangers who want to pay to do so. Most interested couples have between 25-35 yearsAlthough an older couple plans to renew their votes through the platform.
The paying guests They are not required to interact extensively with the couple, since “A marriage has its own ecosystemwhere guests start talking to each other naturally, ”explains Lekarski.
Although Laurène and her husband are enthusiastic about the experience, they have a Doubt about a particular detail: “We would like to be in group photography, but I’m not sure how it would work; after all, it’s a little bizarre.”
Yes, which is a little bizarre, there is no doubt.
