Not a Wedding Crasher (“NAWC”) is a marketplace that connects vetted guests with couples who have open seats at their wedding. Instead of letting those seats go unused, couples can welcome respectful guests, offset some costs, and share their day with people who genuinely appreciate the experience.
At this time, weddings listed on Not a Wedding Crasher are located within the United States. We’re intentionally starting in the U.S. to ensure a thoughtful, well-supported experience for couples and guests, and we plan to expand to additional countries in the future.
There are many reasons:
The ability to toggle between a guest account and host account is on our product roadmap. At this time, a user will need to use separate email adddresses to have each type of account.
A mobile app is on our roadmap, but today Not a Wedding Crasher is fully accessible through our website on both desktop and mobile devices. As the community grows, we plan to introduce a dedicated mobile app to make discovering weddings and managing guest requests even easier.
Browse available weddings, choose an event, request a seat, and get verified. Couples then review your profile and decide whether or not to approve your request.
Guests complete:
No. Acceptance is at the full discretion of the couple. You’re only charged if accepted.
Yes, applications are free. You only pay once accepted and you confirm attendance.
Each wedding listing specifies what’s included. Examples:
Yes, but each guest needs to be signed up on the platform, submit a seat request, and get verified. The couple ultimately decides who is invited. We suggest including a note with your request that you would like to attend with a plus-one (who also requested a seat and is verified on the platform).
Each wedding has a cancellation policy set by the couple. Typically, cancellations within 72 hours of the wedding are non-refundable.
Couples use NAWC to:
Couples receive applications and can review:
Approve or decline with one click.
Absolutely. Couples can customize:
No. All communication occurs through the platform unless a couple chooses otherwise.
Yes, if the guest violates guidelines. A refund is issued automatically.
We use Stripe Identity to verify government IDs and match them to selfies. Additional platform-level screening helps ensure safe participation.
Yes. In addition to automated verification, there are human checks for red flags or policy violations.
All hosts undergo verification and must provide:
Suspicious listings are not published.
Yes. Specific location details are not visible until a guest is accepted.
No. Creating an account is free for both guests and couples.
Guests pay the per-seat fee set by the couple. This is usually based on food, beverage, and overall experience value.
Payouts are issued via Stripe Connect, typically five days prior to the event date. Not a Wedding Crasher earns revenue through a platform fee applied to each confirmed guest seat and is deducted before host payouts.
No. It’s pay-per-event for guests and free to list for couples.
Guests are expected to be respectful, follow event rules, and engage with the celebration in a positive way. Think: friendly, appreciative, and low-maintenance. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for more information.
Only if the couple permits it. Each event clearly states the photography policy.
Couples can assign seating or allow open seating based on their preference.
The couple’s rules apply. Many weddings have firm arrival cutoffs, especially for ceremonies.
Violations may result in:
Yes. All users agree to the platform’s Terms of Service, Code of Conduct, and Privacy Policy before booking.
Yes, as long as it complies with platform rules and nondiscrimination guidelines.
Dedicated email and phone support are provided. Please email us at support@notaweddingcrashing.com.
