The idea of sponsoring a wedding may have your head spinning, but it's growing in popularity. 

赞助结婚？这个想法你听了可能有点儿晕，但现在愈发流行。

 

Some enterprising couples have invited more than close friends and relatives to their weddings -- they've also welcomed corporate¹ sponsors. 

一些有事业心的伴侣结婚时不仅邀请亲朋好友，还邀请赞助商。

 

Sponsored weddings have really started to gain popularity in recent years, where vendors² provide free or discounted services in exchange for ads in the couples’ wedding invitations, programs, placecards, etc. 

赞助结婚近年来日渐风行，赞助商提供免费或打折的婚庆服务，作为交换，新人婚礼的请柬、婚礼流程、和婚宴桌牌等上面要为赞助商打广告。

 

As wedding costs climb higher and higher, things like sponsored weddings and website donations are bound to become more commonplace. 

随着婚庆消费不断增多，赞助结婚和网站捐赠等方式越来越普遍。