# Marital Vending Devices The 'Autowed Wedding Machine' is a One-Step Solution to Pricey Nuptuals By Emily Evans | Published 2011-06-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autowed-wedding-machine References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/41291/) & [conceptshed](http://www.conceptshed.com/projects/autowed-wedding-machine) Summer is officially known as the season of weddings and they certainly can be pricey, unless of course the 'Autowed Wedding Machine' is involved. This pink-colored gadget is the perfect solution to [expensive nuptials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding), as it provides users with a one-stop shop for everything you need on your wedding day. Granted, the 'Autowed Wedding Machine' may not be as glamorous as a big fat wedding, but the cute pink color is a nice touch. The novelty machine is displayed in 'Marvin's Marvellous Mechanical Museum', located in Detroit -- however, these machines can be made to order complete with rings and a marriage certificate. **Implications** - As a direct result of the recession, many couples are weary of the [high cost of tying the knot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-knot-budget-advisor). Businesses that can create affordable alternatives to pricey events like weddings or other big ceremonies will continue to find success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Wedding Alternatives:** Creating affordable alternatives to pricey events like weddings or other big ceremonies will continue to find success. - **Nuptial Cost Reduction:** Finding innovative ways to reduce the cost of weddings and provide one-stop solutions will be disruptive in the wedding industry. - **Novelty Wedding Services:** Incorporating novel and unique elements into wedding services, such as vending machines, can offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the wedding industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wedding Planning:** The wedding planning industry can disrupt traditional wedding norms by providing more affordable and unique options. - **Event Planning:** In the event planning industry, introducing unconventional services like the 'Autowed Wedding Machine' can provide disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Vending Machine:** The vending machine industry can tap into the wedding market by developing specialized machines for weddings, offering convenience and cost-saving options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Stranger Wedding Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin.md) - [Laundry-Themed Nuptial Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-launderette-of-love.md) - [QSR Drive-Thru Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdrive-thru-wedding.md) - [Rentable Wedding Florals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rentable-wedding-bouquets.md) - [Vegas-Themed Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegasthemed-wedding-package.md) - [Wedding Day Emergency Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-day-emergency-kit.md) - [AI-Powered Wedding Planning Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-yours-by-the-knot.md) - [Wedding Payments Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-paper-coin.md)