VOICED: Sponsored marriage: trend or media invention?

The transcript discusses a wedding that was largely sponsored by local businesses due to media involvement, particularly a French TV station. The couple received free services like photography and catering, which were usually expensive. The media's role was crucial in attracting sponsors, and the event highlighted the growing trend of reality TV influencing real-life events. The couple's experience suggests that media sponsorship can significantly reduce costs, but its sustainability depends on continued media interest.

What was the primary reason the couple received free wedding services?

• Their personal connections with local businesses

• The involvement of a French TV station

• A government grant for weddings

• Their extensive social media following

How did the TV station's involvement benefit the couple?

• It provided them with a free honeymoon

• It helped them find a wedding planner

• It offered them a cash prize for their wedding

• It increased their media appeal, attracting more sponsors

What was the caterer's contribution to the wedding?

• Decorating the wedding venue

• Providing a free wedding cake

• Offering a free dinner for 110 guests

• Arranging the wedding music

What is a potential downside of relying on media for wedding sponsorships?

• It leads to a lack of privacy

• It guarantees a lower quality of services

• It increases the overall cost of the wedding

• The media might not always be interested

What was the estimated cost of the wedding without sponsorships?

• €5,000

• €11,000

• €9,000

• €7,000