Overview

• Organizers are selling Rs 1,499 tickets to a July 12 event at Trippy Tequila in Noida that features dhol, a live band, ethnic décor, a food counter and a selfie booth.
• Guests who arrive in traditional attire receive a complimentary “shaadi waali LIIT” cocktail as part of the experience.
• The trend originated in Delhi and has expanded to Bengaluru and Pune since early July after X user Aaraynsh’s viral event invite.
• Promoters describe the parties as a way to enjoy wedding rituals without emotional or familial commitments, reflecting India’s growing experience economy.
• Critics argue that staging fake weddings risks trivializing sacred marriage customs even as attendees praise the drama-free celebrations.