It’s no secret that weddings today cost and arm and a leg, so when one French couple was presented with the ability to sell tickets to their wedding to recoup some of the expenses, they jumped at the chance. Jennifer and her husband Paulo are using an app called Invitin to sell tickets for $175 to their wedding in Paris. For those wincing at the thought of allowing strangers access to the most intimate moment of their lives, Jennifer says the app uses a filtering process to ensure paying guests meet certain standards. Five paying guests have purchased tickets to Jennifer and Paulo’s wedding through the app and will join the couple’s friends and family. Ticket holders are permitted to enjoy the full day of festivities, including a posh dinner, drinks, live music, and the wedding ceremony itself. Invitin is a start-up project that was founded in France by Katia Lekarski in April 2025. It allows users to simply browse weddings and book a seat, allowing thrillseekers to discover different cultures and venues through the institution of marriage. Lekarski says so far six marriages in Paris were due to make use of Invitin. Those who have chimed in on social media call the process “tacky,” with some commenters saying you shouldn’t have a wedding you can’t afford without inviting strangers.
