7 Most Bizarre Instances at Indian Weddings That Had 2023 Saying 'I Do' to Laughter

Indian weddings are a riot of excitement, far beyond the traditional exchange of vows between the bride and groom. After all, if it’s not a spectacle, is it even a wedding? Whether it’s a groom ditching the real horse for a toy one in his Baraat or making a grand exit from the wedding hall on a bullock cart instead of a luxury car, the quirkiness of Indian weddings is now the new norm!

And it’s not always a meticulously planned spectacle. Sometimes, it’s the unscripted occurrences that gift weddings with moments so unintended and unfiltered that they venture into the realm of the truly bizarre. So, get ready, because the year 2023 was no exception. The internet decided to tie its virtual ‘knots’ with the quirkiest instances from Indian weddings, inviting a burst of collective laughter or an occasional eye roll for good measure.

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Without further ado, let’s dive into the bizarre moments that made 2023 a year to remember, and why not wrap it up with a good laugh? After all, laughter is the best kind of ‘free,’ isn’t it?

Haryana Groom’s Dazzling Rs 20 Lakh Garland:

Hold your horses—literally! A wedding in Haryana stole the limelight with a mind-boggling twist to tradition. The groom adorned a jaw-dropping Rs 20 lakh garland, sparking a social media frenzy, especially on the visually captivating Instagram. Imagine the groom standing on a terrace, draped in a garland so extensive that it descends from the terrace to the ground, creating a spectacle that demands attention.

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Delhi’s Dengue Wedding:

Imagine a groom grappling with dengue on his big day. Avinash Kumar, an East Delhi resident, found himself exchanging vows in a hospital due to a low platelet count that refused to cooperate with his discharge plans. Timing, they say, is everything, and this groom made it happen. Despite the unexpected turn of events, the wedding ceremony unfolded in the meeting hall of Max Vaishali Hospital with only 10 attendees, including close family and the ever-present medical staff.

Groom’s Playful Entry on a Toy Horse:

When the traditional ‘ghodi par chad ke ana’ seemed too ‘real’ for the groom—cue the playful twist! (Sarcasm intended)

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Coimbatore Couple’s Bullock Cart Adventure:

Because who said weddings can’t be a blast? A couple decided to add a dash of novelty to customs and traditions by hiring a bullock cart as their grand exit vehicle. Viral videos captured the extent to which people go with their out-of-the-box ‘thoughts’ and ‘carts,’ if necessary!

Wedding Guests Turn Master Chefs:

Who attends a wedding to escape the lengthy process of cooking food? Apparently not everyone! A viral video showcased two middle-aged men cooking rotis on a non-stick tawa at a wedding venue. With a plate full of food items in one hand, the duo skillfully prepared rotis with the other. Truly, a trend no one saw coming, but undoubtedly entertaining!

Groom Weds Not One, Not Two But Four Brides:

In a viral video, a groom decked in all-white joyfully takes customary pheras with not one, not two, but four brides elegantly dressed in traditional attire. Post-rounds, the brides respectfully touch their husband’s feet to seek blessings. While News18 couldn’t verify the authenticity, it did ‘burden’ them with bundles of laughter (husbands included, laughing wittingly in a corner).

The Paneer-less Wedding Brawl:

Paneer is as important as the bride and groom—if it’s missing, it’s a loss! A viral video showcased a fistfight between guests triggered by the absence of paneer at the wedding. Proof that certain culinary expectations are non-negotiable!

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Ready for the next year’s wedding saga? Bring it on!