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In 2025, it won’t be wrong to say that the best wedding you attended had no bride and groom.
No pheras, no relatives, no crying moms and most importantly- no awkward introductions. Just great food, functions and strangers dancing like they’re family. Here’s the wild new trend sweeping India’s party scene: fake weddings.
These shaadi-themed parties come with all the bells and shehnais of a real Indian wedding—minus the actual marriage. In fact, it’s not even clear if there will be a bride and groom. Some events tease the idea, others skip the couple altogether. What they do promise is a full-fledged, no-strings-attached wedding experience: haldi function, mehendi corner, baraat entry, choreographed sangeet, food counters, and of course, Instagrammable moments.
And before you start fretting over gifts, rest easy—you don’t have to bring one. Because you’re already paying for your seat at the mandap. For instance, on July 12, one of Noida’s famous clubs will transform into a full-blown wedding venue.
Tickets are going for Rs 999 (women) and Rs 1,499 (stags/couples) on platforms like BookMyShow and District. These ticketed events are taking metros like Mumbai, Noida, and Lucknow by storm, offering all the fun of a big fat Indian wedding minus the emotional baggage, financial pressure, and a real couple.
Remember those viral videos where content creators would crash real weddings just to dance, eat, and soak in the vibe—even though they knew absolutely no one there? Well, that’s no longer necessary. With fake weddings, you’re invited, and better yet, encouraged to dress in your brightest lehengas, sherwanis, and desi bling for a night of pure, commitment-free celebration.
One such party is being hosted by Eventic Planners in Lucknow on July 25, 2025. It’s a full-scale shaadi setup — with rituals, themed corners, and even local brand partners like Honey Tours and Travels (mobility partner) and Lushh Beauty (official beauty partner). The twist? It’s still unclear if there will even be a bride and groom.
With limited capacity and an age bar of 18+ or 21+ (depending on the city and venue), the events are clearly designed for urban Gen Zs and young millennials. You know—the kind who love Indian weddings, but not the part where you answer rishta-related questions from long-lost aunties.
These mock weddings are tailor-made for social media, with selfie zones, live DJs, dhol players, and curated lighting setups. And while it may feel like a new phenomenon, the roots go deeper.
Clubs across India have flirted with “Shaadi Nights” before, and Western countries have hosted wedding-themed costume parties for years. But what’s new is the scale, the commitment to detail, and the blurring line between parody and performance.
Will it be the next big social event?
As Indian weddings become more intimate, fake weddings offer a joyful escape—all the cultural high, none of the emotional low. They celebrate the spectacle, the music, the outfits, and the food—but with zero pressure, drama, or log kya kahenge.
The question is: Will these fake weddings become the next big thing — a Gen Z social tradition in the making? Or are they just the ultimate desi theme party?
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