Last Updated:July 06, 2025, 17:50 IST
The Gen Z has moved away from the done and overdone cliche club nights. The hottest party trend they have started instead is a fake wedding party.
These events feature full wedding setups minus the actual bride and groom. (Image: FreePixel)
Forget club nights and sundowner parties – the Gen Z in India has a knack for doing ‘hatke’ things, and this latest party trend is yet another proof. Gen Z has found a new way to party, and it’s as extra as it is oddly wholesome. Welcome to the era of fake weddings. It’s the newest trend where groups of friends throw a full-blown shaadi celebration, minus the actual bride and groom.
What started as a quirky trend abroad has now found its glittering Indian avatar. Think: mandap setups, baraat-style entries, choreographed sangeet performances, wedding invites, a fake pandit, and yes, even a dhol wala for dramatic effect. At the heart of it is a simple idea: everyone loves the joy of Indian weddings, so why wait for someone to get married?
A Wedding Without the Drama
For Gen Z, who grew up watching grand Bollywood weddings and endless shaadi reels on Instagram, the fake wedding trend offers a chance to celebrate without the stress, family politics, or actual lifelong commitment. The idea is to dress up in your lehengas and sherwanis, dance your heart out, toast to love, and party like it’s your own wedding (just without the future in-laws).
What Is The Vibe?
Fake weddings are over-the-top, deeply ironic, and designed for the ‘Gram. You’ll spot hashtags like #NotActuallyMarried and #ShaadiForTheVibe under Reels showing everything from haldi moments in Airbnb gardens to full buffet spreads featuring chaat counters and mocktails. What started as a fun party trend among Gen Z has now found many takers. Event management companies and even bars are hosting fake wedding parties with paid entry and food.
Why This Fake Wedding Party Works
In a world where traditional milestones are being delayed or redefined, this trend gives young people a way to embrace celebration on their own terms. It’s campy, chaotic, and community-driven: exactly what Gen Z does best.
So, if you see someone in a sherwani doing bhangra at a farmhouse on the outskirts of your city or in a bar with no actual bride in sight, don’t be confused. It’s probably just another Saturday night in Gen Z style.
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Delhi, India, India
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