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JAKARTA – Recently, the younger generation in big Indian cities such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Pune are busy following the unique and unusual trend of parties, namely fake weddings. As the name implies, this party imitates the lively and colorful Indian wedding atmosphere, but without a real bride and groom.
Starting from the vibrant dhol table musical instrument, glamorous ethnic clothing, flower petals rain, Sangeet dance, varimala procession and the presence of fake pandates, all elements of India’s wedding are here.
But don’t look for a real bride and groom, because the essence of this event is not marriage, but having fun without drama.
“Are you going to attend this wedding? What is your point of view? Is this just a temporary trend or a business model?” said Mukul Khurana, content creator from India, quoted from the Indian Express page.
The statement was shared by Mukul Khurana on his Instagram account, while uploading documentation from one of the fake wedding parties in Delhi. He mentioned that events like this were organized by communities such as Jumma Ki Raat, with entrance ticket prices ranging from 500 Indian Rupees to 3,000 Indian Rupees (Rp93 thousand-Rp560 thousand) depending on scale and location.
Some parties are held professionally with a ticket system, while others are more relaxed on campus or rooftop bars. The main goal is simple, namely enjoying all the excitement of a wedding party without the burden of commitment, tradition, or social pressure from the family.
For Gen Z, this concept fits perfectly with their more free, open, and focused on self-expression and experience. No wonder this trend is also spreading outside India.
Mukul Khurana said students at Cornell University, United States, also held fake wedding parties for two days.
Stay having fun, get rid of family dramas, one of the unofficial slogans of this party that describes the essence of the show.
On social media, this trend provokes various reactions. Some consider it fun and creative, while others criticize it as a form of waste or loss of cultural value.
“I think like other trends, this will only last a while and then disappear,” commented one social media user.
“Generations are now heretical, instead of being shown the right way, they are even worse off.” said a netizen, criticizing the younger generation who was considered to have lost their way.
Despite reaping pros and cons, this fake wedding party is a clear proof of how Gen Z creates a new way of celebrating life. They do not hesitate to violate the norms in order to create space as desired, are pressure-free, and full of expression.
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