Indian weddings have always been extravagant. But now, they’re not just about pleasing nosy aunties. They have to impress Instagram too. Welcome to the era of Gen Z weddings, where pastel Canva invites, drone-shot reels, and viral moments take center stage. Couples are splurging on lavish weddings, often taking out massive loans to fund their big day. The goal? Not just a happily-ever-after, but a trending hashtag too.
Reels Over Rituals
Gone are the days when weddings were about traditions. Now, they’re a full-blown content creation project. Photographers demand retakes of rituals for the perfect cinematic shot. Wedding planners and content creators hold serious meetings over floral choices. Some even film these discussions for added engagement. If your varmala moment doesn’t get at least 100k views, did you even get married?
Bigger, Bolder, and Broke
Indian weddings today are beyond grand. A Bhopal couple entered their wedding in a Rolls-Royce and brought a truck to their sangeet. Another in Surat had a Multiverse-themed wedding with metallic pillars and human statues. One bride wanted her wedding to look like Venice. Her family convinced her to take a trip instead—only to book it a year later. She’s now filing for divorce.
Wedding or Concert?
Months of dance rehearsals still end in chaos. Brides forget their bridal entry steps. Grooms get stuck in giant flower props. One couple even tried a grand reveal—only for the groom’s floral pod to jam shut. And let’s not forget the endless photoshoots. A Delhi groom got a Kia Seltos as a wedding gift. A year later, the car is still running, but the marriage isn’t.
Love, Logistics & Parental Pressure
Some couples marry for love. Others do it to save on rent. Some say “I do” just to end their parents’ emotional blackmail. One bride kept having panic attacks at her wedding because she couldn’t process living with her boyfriend’s joint family. Everyone told her, “It’s no big deal.”
Keeping Up with the Shaadis
I’m at that age where all my friends are getting married. None of them are Ambanis, yet their weddings have 9 pre-events and 1,000 guests. And guess what? I’ll be there, posting candids at every single one.
