In a bold move to save money, New York couple Nova and Reemo Styles famously charged their wedding guests a fee to attend their celebration. Each guest had to pay $333, saving the couple an impressive $70,000 in wedding costs.

How guest fees have changed the wedding business

The Styles married in June 2023, and their unique approach to wedding expenses has sparked discussion on social media. Nova explained her reasons by comparing their wedding to a first-class concert experience.

At first, Reemo was skeptical that guests would actually come, but in the end, 60 of the 350 invited guests paid the fee and came. However, the couple faced opposition, as around 80% of the guests declined the invitation.

What the guests received for their contribution

And what did attendees get for their $333 ticket? The Styles offered an unforgettable experience that included a seat on a double-decker tour bus, a delicious steak and lobster dinner, and a 12-hour adventure exploring New York City.

More and more couples are thinking about guest fees

The Styles are not the only couple to cause a stir with wedding guest fees. Another man, Hassan Rahim, recently announced plans to charge his guests $450 to attend his wedding. He claimed that many of his guests declined the invitation despite spending between $100,000 and $200,000 on the venue and other wedding supplies. Rahim agreed with Nova’s sentiments, suggesting that if people pay for concerts, they should pay for weddings too.

However, doubts remain over Rahim’s claims as no verifiable information about his wedding or fiancée has surfaced. His Instagram bio reveals that he is divorced and previous TikTok videos show him joking about moving house and buying a house.

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The debate surrounding wedding guest fees is growing. Rahim’s video has garnered over 60,000 comments on social media. What do you think about this trend? Is it a smart financial strategy or is it going too far?

As couples look for creative ways to manage wedding costs, the debate over guest fees is likely to continue. Whether you agree with the styles or not, their story has certainly made waves in the wedding industry.