From quirky portmanteau hashtags blending the bride and groom’s names to convoluted maps that confuse guests, Indian wedding invitations have become the latest subject of online humor. These recurring clichés have been widely mocked, with one satirical post on X (formerly Twitter) nailing the absurdities of elaborate Indian weddings.
A Viral Mock Invitation
The viral wedding invite takes a jab at pretentious ceremonies, humorously exposing their extravagant yet relatable quirks. “We spent so much [on this wedding]. Just look at this extravagant card. We’re no less than the Ambanis.”
Details of the Invitation
“Sharma Ji ka ladka (yahan bhi tumse aage) weds Verma Ji ki ladki (which explains the ridiculous hashtag) #ShaVerma.”
And the best invitation award goes to… pic.twitter.com/nGapotRUif
— Susmita (@shhuushhh_) November 25, 2024
It hilariously acknowledges common realities, such as the fact that the same day will see 22,000 other weddings, leading to massive traffic jams. Adding to the chaos, the venue is likely to host up to five unrelated weddings simultaneously.
Highlighting the over-the-top nature of such events, the invitation reads:
“If Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh can have six events, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas had eight, then we’d also host at least three receptions.”
“We request the honour of your gracious presence only to be asked ‘beta aap kab karoge’ by all your relatives?”
The scheduled start time is noted as 7 PM, though it cheekily admits the host family will show up at 8:30 PM.
Iconic Clichés of Modern Invites
The last page features a map with a “useless” landmark and mentions two venues unrelated to the wedding. It also notes that the whiskey served comes from an Army canteen, bought by “Mintu’s father.”
Interestingly, the invitation itself is an e-invite, likely designed using Canva, reflecting current trends in wedding announcements. As digital invites have become more popular, so have these clichéd elements that invite satire.
The Big Fat Indian Wedding Industry
With the 2024 wedding season expected to host 48 lakh weddings, generating approximately Rs. 6 lakh crore in spending, the humor surrounding these trends offers a lighthearted take on the cultural extravagance of Indian weddings.
