# Branded Wedding Vows Hotels.com is Exchanging a Honeymoon for a Couple's #HotelsSponConVows By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-vows References: [travelandleisure](https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/win-a-free-honeymoon-hotels-wedding-vows-contest) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/hotelsdotcom/status/1161983417354993665) In a recent episode of [Hulu's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-bacard) Four Weddings and a Funeral, characters walked down the aisle and had their [entire wedding sponsored](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whatawedding) by Hotels.com, with the bride sporting a branded veil and the couple sharing their special wedding vows like sponsored content. To celebrate the release of this comical episode, which many Millennials are sure to appreciate, Hotels.com is now giving real couples the chance to share their own #HotelsSponConVows for the chance to be awarded a $15K [dream honeymoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot). As the average couple spends thousands of dollars on their wedding and then puts down thousands more for a honeymoon, this unconventional ask from Hotels.com promises to treat travel lovers to a trip of a lifetime—as long as they are able to plug "Hotels.com" into their wedding vows to one another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Branding in Weddings:** The trend of incorporating branding into wedding ceremonies and vows presents an opportunity for businesses to collaborate with couples on their big day. - **Sponsored Content Weddings:** The rise of sponsored content weddings, like the one featured in Hulu's Four Weddings and a Funeral, creates opportunities for brands to tap into the wedding market through unique advertising strategies. - **Unconventional Honeymoon Giveaways:** Offering unconventional honeymoon giveaways, such as the chance to win a dream honeymoon by incorporating branded content into wedding vows, can attract attention and engagement from millennial couples in search of unique experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Wedding Planning Services:** Companies in the wedding planning industry can explore partnerships with brands to offer branded wedding experiences and help couples incorporate sponsored content into their weddings. - **Travel and Hospitality:** The travel and hospitality industry can collaborate with hotels and resorts to create memorable honeymoon packages that incorporate branded elements, appealing to couples seeking unique and Instagrammable experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can assist brands in developing creative strategies to leverage the trend of sponsored content weddings, helping them connect with couples and promote their products or services in a unique and memorable way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/times-square-this-valentines.md) - [Newlywed Pancake Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-pancakes.md) - [Personalized Honeymoon Booking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeymoon-booking-platform.md) - [Unique Hotel Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts.md) - [Dip-Themed Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-themed-wedding.md) - [Laundry-Themed Nuptial Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-launderette-of-love.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md) - [Branded Free Wedding Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-married-at-serendipity3.md) - [Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-wedding.md)