Vegas' quickie wedding chapels could go out of business forever if the Wedding Machine from Concept Shed ever takes off. The Wedding Machine is a custom device built to help expedite the often long and drawn out process of getting married.
The machine has a motion sensor that invites passing pedestrians to get married. The machine has four different marriage options -- straight, gay lesbian or BFF -- and costs one British pound to use. After you insert your pound, the machine plays a small snippet of "Here Comes the Bride." You are read brief vows and prompted to press the "I do" key. After the formalities, rings are dispensed and you are married! A receipt will then print giving you a 10 percent discount for a divorce attorney.
While the Wedding Machine from Concept Shed seems to have been made in good fun, I wonder how far we actually are from marriage services becoming automated like this. I'll bet dollars to donuts that this shows up in Vegas sooner rather than later.
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Trend Themes
1. Automated Wedding Services - The concept of automated wedding services, like the Wedding Machine, can disrupt traditional wedding chapels and expedite the marriage process.
2. Motion Sensor Technology - The use of motion sensors in the Wedding Machine opens up opportunities for incorporating this technology in other industries, such as retail or entertainment.
3. Personalized Vending Machines - The Wedding Machine's customization options for different types of marriages suggest a trend towards personalized vending machines catering to specific needs and preferences.
Industry Implications
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2. Entertainment - The use of motion sensor technology in the Wedding Machine opens up opportunities for creating interactive and engaging experiences in the entertainment industry.
3. Vending Machines - The concept of personalized vending machines, like the Wedding Machine, can be applied to other industries, such as food and beverage or retail, to provide customized products and services.