India, Nov. 28 -- A lively mix of cultures and humour lit up a recent wedding in Chicago when an Italian man turned a traditional joota chupai moment into a full-blown live auction.

Guests expected a playful negotiation over the groom's shoes, but Uncle Richie's live auction quickly became the highlight of the day.

A video of the lively auction was shared on Instagram by Chirag Gandhi (@dj_realest), an Indian wedding DJ in Chicago, with the caption, "Joota Chupai meets Italian Uncle Richie. and this man turned the whole thing into a live auction."

In the video, Richie stepped forward with confidence and announced the starting bid. He began at 200 dollars, raising his voice with the flair of a seasoned auctioneer. Cheers rose from all s...