The event industry witnesses a new trend almost every year or two. This time, it’s the ‘fake wedding event’ trend. But who thought an event as weird-sounding as ‘fake weddings’ would become a raging trend among Gen-Z? Yes, you read that right. These fake weddings mimic real weddings, but they leave out all the stressful elements. From pretty venues to tasty food, these weddings have everything that you expect from an actual wedding. 

But why fake? Well, nobody's actually getting married. No legal stuff or serious vows. It's all about the guests having a blast. It's like someone took the best parts of a big wedding and made it into its own event. Why wait for a friend's wedding to eat, dance, and have fun when you can just throw a fake wedding?

These parties are also cool for celebrating big moments that aren't usually wedding-level events, like a long friendship or a relationship completing a decade. Some people don't want to get married, but everyone loves a good shaadi (wedding celebration). It's that wedding feel that people want, without the pressure. Fake weddings give them that vibe and let everyone have a blast.

Let’s explore in further detail what this fake wedding trend is all about!

What Does A Fake Wedding Event Look Like?

Okay, so a fake wedding is basically a themed party that looks like a Gen-Z wedding without all the stress. It's all about being fun and creative. Who cares if there's no real wedding? You don't need an excuse to dress up! Here's what it's all about:

-Fake Couple: The bride and groom are actors or just people having fun. They could be friends messing around or random folks playing the part.

-Real Wedding Vibes: It's got everything a real wedding has, like a ceremony, party, first dance, speeches, and even some funny drama. People go all out with their outfits.

-Guests Having Fun: Everyone dresses like they're at a wedding, eats, drinks, dances, and has a blast. A lot of these are ticketed events. It's really just a themed party with a wedding story.

-Acting and Fun: There are scenes and surprises where guests can join in, like catching the bouquet or fake drama. The fake couple makes vows and speeches, but they're funny and full of inside jokes.

-Party Time, No Marriage: The point is to have all the fun of a wedding without getting married. There are places to take photos, fake garland stuff, and a party.

Tech Essentials for Throwing a Killer Fake Wedding Event

Gen-Z is taking fake weddings as seriously as actual weddings. So, naturally, their expectations are high while attending a fake wedding event. Event planners must catch up! This also means you cannot go wrong with the tech side of things. Right from the check-in, event tech shapes up your attendees’ experience. It determines how smooth and well-organized they find your event.  You have to put your best foot forward to make your fake wedding event feel real. So here's a quick rundown of the tech stuff you should think about.

• Event Registration Platforms for Guest Sign-Up: To save yourself some stress, grab an event registration tool. These make life easier. Getting RSVPs from guests is easier. Additionally, you can track their attendance and gather information about their preferences in a more manageable way. Event registration is the first step that introduces your guests to your event. Make it count!

• Tickets Using Event Ticketing Platforms: Doing a fake wedding that's open to the public? An event ticketing site is a lifesaver. You can set up different ticket types, like VIP or whatever. These event ticketing platforms make it easy to control where people can go at the party.

• Easy Check-In Using an Event Check-In App: No one likes waiting in a long queue to get in. The solution? An event check-in app. It provides a single interface for completing several steps, like registration, name tag printing, etc. It's easier for everyone, saves you a ton of work and money, and makes the whole experience way better. Seriously, get your hands on an event check-in app ASAP!
  

A Few Pro Tips To Organize A Fake Wedding Event

Using these tips, you can give your guests a legit ‘shaadi vibe’ and make your fake wedding event a hit.

1.  Pick a venue that feels real and party-like to get that wedding feeling.

2.  For your theme, choose something creative, such as a throwback romance or a beach party theme, to make things fun and memorable.

3.  Don’t hesitate to hire a good event planner. They can make the fake wedding flow smoothly and handle all the prep work.

4.  Personalize everything to pull your guests into the story and make it feel super real.

5. Spend on good food, decorations, and fun stuff to make it feel like the real thing.

6.  Add apps, live photo walls, or online guestbooks to make things more engaging and fun.

Final Thoughts:

Fake weddings are this weird scam that people actually like. Gen-Z is really into them. They're probably not going anywhere because they're super fun. The thing is, no real couple is getting married. But everything else is like a real wedding: the food, decorations, and the feel. People just want to have a blast. If you're planning it, event tech, a fun theme, and personal touches can make it memorable for your guests.