India, May 16 -- There's no bride, no groom just band, baaja, and full shaadi glam. A growing trend among Gen Z is the rise of fake weddings: full-blown wedding-themed parties with no actual marriage involved. These events are equal parts nostalgic and playful, tapping into the love for celebration without the weight of tradition. Ayaan Vaid, co-founder of Jumma, an event company in Delhi, says, "Everyone loves dressing up and dancing to Bollywood music. The idea just clicked." Jumma's fake sangeet had it all - from marigold decor and mehendi artists to dhols, and ticket prices between Rs.500 to Rs.3,000. In fact, clubs like Lords of Drinks in Madhya Pradesh are also hosting themed fake sangeets, complete with desi dress codes. Revellers love the vibe. Bhavana Nawani, a Delhi attendee, says, "It felt like a cousin's wedding, minus the drama. Just dancing and fun." The trend has even gone global. New York's Cornell University's South Asian Council held a two-day mock shaadi, with rituals like haldi and joota chupai. For Indian student Praful Das, it was "a reminder of home". Some are even throwing fake wedding-themed parties on birthdays. Delhi-based Tvisha Gulati, 24, student, recalls a friend's shaadi-themed birthday at home, where he married himself in celebration of self-love: "It was iconic - there was a kalire moment, cake cutting, and a vidaai."...