The Hustle Daily Show People would pay to attend your wedding
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Oct 3, 2025 A French startup is letting strangers pay to attend weddings, sparking debates on social norms and financial benefits. Hosts explore motivations for ticket buyers and share quirky anecdotes about past wedding experiences. They also touch on the rise of friendship apps and cultural loneliness, placing ticketed weddings in a broader context. The concept of paying for social experiences isn't new, as they discuss paid attendees at funerals. Will this unique trend catch on in the U.S.? Tune in for a fun exploration of love, finance, and cultural shifts!
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Ticketed Stranger Attendance
- Invitan connects marrying couples with strangers who pay to attend weddings, charging roughly $116–$174 per ticket in France.
- The service lets couples offset costs and gives attendees a social experience without existing ties to the couple.
Rules And Vetting For Paid Guests
- Paid guests get full ceremony and reception access but must follow rules like dress code and no publishing photos without permission.
- Couples vet attendees and aren't required to socialize with paid guests during the event.
Use Tickets To Solve Specific Gaps
- Consider selling a few tickets only to fill gaps like gender balance or venue minimums to avoid altering the wedding dynamic.
- Vet and limit interactions so paid guests add value without becoming a focal point of the event.