[[{“value”:”Fake weddings bring all the shaadi vibes—minus the couple, plus pure Gen Z fun.
India’s metro cities are seeing a quirky new addition to the party scene: fake weddings. These over-the-top, high-energy celebrations come with all the trappings of a real Indian shaadi–think dhol beats, vibrant ethnic wear, flower showers, choreographed sangeet, mock varmala exchanges, and even a faux pandit. The only thing missing? A real couple getting married.
Designed for those who love the buzz of weddings but without the emotional or cultural commitments, these events are quickly gaining popularity in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune. As content creator Mukul Khurana wrote on Instagram, “Will you attend this wedding? What’s your POV? Is it just a fad or will it be a business model?”
He shared that Jumma Ki Raat, an organiser of such themed parties in Delhi, charges between Rs 500 to Rs 3,000 for entry.
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Some of these events are professionally ticketed, while others pop up informally on college campuses or even rooftop bars. The idea is simple: keep the fun, drop the family drama. For Gen Z especially, it’s a vibe–no nosy relatives, no rigid rituals, just music, food, and a sense of community. The focus is on celebration, inclusivity, and of course, content creation.
Interestingly, the trend isn’t just local. Khurana mentioned that students at Cornell University in the US recently hosted a two-day fake wedding event–proof that the idea is catching on beyond Indian borders too.
Social media reactions, unsurprisingly, are divided. One user commented, “I feel just like all the other trends, this will stay for a while then disappear.” Another recalled, “Remember that AIB video with a similar concept? Févent? They were really ahead of their time.”
But not everyone’s on board. “It’s very sad to see this Gen Z where they are going?” said one commenter. Another added, “Aaj ki generation bhatak gayi hai, unko rasta dikhane ke bajay aur bigada ja raha hai” (Today’s generation has lost its way, and instead of guiding them, they’re being led further astray).
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