OpinionOpinion byIvy CarruthNZ Herald·7 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM5 mins to readStrangers pay to attend weddings as new travel trend grows. Photo / UnsplashStrangers pay to attend weddings as new travel trend grows. Photo / UnsplashKEY FACTSPlatforms now exist to pair vetted strangers with couples who have spare seats at their wedding.Not a Wedding Crasher is one such website that matches couples with unknown guests to fill any empty seats. It launched early this year.
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