Couples in Europe are selling tickets for strangers to attend their weddings

The idea was born to Katia Lekarski, founder of Invi, earlier this year, while renting her home in southeastern France for guests attending a wedding.

Her five - year - old asked innocently: “Why don't we get cold at weddings?

Then I thought -- there's a lot of people who rarely get invited to the wedding, but would like to have one.

By turning it into a paid experience, couples could compensate for some of the high costs of the marriage bond, while it won a commission for connecting both sides.

Now, Ivlin lists several couples selling wedding tickets for 150 to 400 euros each, and many eager guests are willing to pay.

I thought that selling tickets to your wedding to strangers looked interesting» told The Guardian Laurene, who paid to attend the wedding of an unknown couple.

I don't have a big family, so I can't go to many weddings. It is wonderful to experience a different wedding and customs, even if they are strangers. I'd love to see the decoration and the music, and celebrate on the dance floor»

For newlyweds, motivation changes. Some want extra money. weddings are known for high costs while others do it just for fun.

Jennifer, 48, and her husband Paulo, 50, will have about 100 close and family friends at their wedding at a rural villa in the Paris area, but they will also welcome some strangers to this innovation.

The «has nothing to do with money, although it helps with expenses such as decorations and dress», Jennifer said. And it's also because we thought it could be fun, and we're extratroverte and open to share stuff».

Couples can control potential guests through the Invit app, and the platform implements strict rules for participants: dress properly, arrive on time, drink moderately and post photos only with permission.

France is not the only place that embraces the pattern of weddings paid for attendance. In Italy, Wedding Privè , founded by David Genoves and Luca Manelli, offers luxurious wedding experiences for 1,000 to 5,000 euros. Aiming at rich tourists, the company allows them to plunge into traditional Italian wedding customs from witnessing vows to participating in celebrations while the bride and groom cover a considerable part of their costs.

There's always some reservations, which is normal because it's something new”, Genoes told Si Viaggia. “That's why we explain everything in detail and make sure that guests are instructed and translations are offered in real time. We also make sure that the couple's safety and special day are protected from any concern. ”

With both ends, the idea is the same: guests benefit a unique and memorable experience, and couples ease the financial burden of their big day. It is an unusual lucrative situation that is turning the wedding industry upside down./Periscopi/