# Mass Weddings 700 Couples Wed in Joint Ceremony By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-10-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mass-weddings-700-couples-marry-in-joint-ceremony References: [coolthingsinrandomplaces](http://coolthingsinrandomplaces.com/bizarre-mass-wedding/) This month, in the Republic of Artsakh, 700 young couples celebrated a bizarre [mass wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-themed-wedding) which saw them joined in holy matrimony at the exact same time. The huge combined ceremony was [sponsored by the government](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatawedding) in the hope of stimulating growth for their small country. With 700 honeymoons underway this October, I'm sure the nation can expect a marked population increase to begin around the middle of next year. **Implications** - An effective way for businesses to encounter success within the industry and appeal to large numbers is by [providing incentives for their clients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davids-bridal-2). In doing so, companies will attract a wide audience of consumers as they are offering more than a simple product or service to those who choose to invest their time and money in their organizations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mass Events:** Businesses can consider hosting or sponsoring mass events, such as weddings, to attract a large audience and promote their brand. - **Government-sponsored Events:** Governments can sponsor large events and offer incentives to stimulate growth in their country or region. - **Community-building Events:** Events that bring together communities, such as mass weddings, can be an opportunity for businesses to promote social responsibility and build brand awareness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Businesses in the travel and tourism industry can consider offering packages or deals to incentivize participation in mass events. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can focus on creating unique and memorable experiences for large events, such as mass weddings, to attract clients. - **Government:** Governments can sponsor and promote large events as a way to stimulate economic growth and attract investment in their region. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Wedding Crasher Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-crasher-wedding.md) - [Free Gym Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gym-weddings.md) - [Stranger Wedding Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin.md) - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md) - [Inclusive NFT Marriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closeup-city-hall.md) - [Low-Cost Distillery Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding.md) - [Newlywed Pancake Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-pancakes.md) - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md)