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French Groom Turns Wedding into a Billboard

A French entrepreneur funded his wedding by selling ad space on his suit, a creative move that attracted brands and went viral on social media.


French Groom Turns Wedding into a Billboard

A French entrepreneur managed to turn the pressure of his wedding into a source of profit through a creative idea that caught the attention of social media users. Instead of resorting to traditional methods like using his savings or cutting costs, the French businessman, Dagobert Renou, launched an unusual initiative: selling advertising space on his wedding suit, turning his wedding day into a commercially sponsored event. The idea, which may have seemed fantastical to some, began to materialize when several brands responded to his proposal. Last July, Renou announced his intention to attract sponsors to fund his wedding, considering it a legitimate advertising expense. This unique experience quickly became a phenomenon on social media, as he managed to sell most of the available advertising space in just a few weeks. He then proceeded to have the advertised suit made by a tailor. By the wedding day on October 25th, the groom was able to wear a suit decorated with the logos of 26 different startups. After the event, he wrote, expressing his gratitude: "A big thank you to the twenty-six companies that helped us finance our wedding, it was a great day.". The idea received widespread praise, with followers hailing Renou's creativity and marketing sense, describing it as a "genius move" and a "smart initiative." One user joked: "I missed this opportunity, but I'm looking forward to seeing if similar chances will arise in the future." Another went so far as to question the authenticity of the story, saying: "No one will believe this story is real and not the product of AI." A third user expressed admiration for the business collaboration during a personal event, saying: "I loved the idea! A great way to celebrate community bonding.". Some users also shared jokes about how this idea represents the "perfect solution" to the challenges of expensive weddings, which confirms the idea's impact and continued circulation as a trending topic on social media. This reflects the spirit of teamwork, even at weddings.