Group of people gathered in a room with string lights, celebrating an event.

Wedding

A fake wedding that turns into a real partyโ€”over-the-top ceremony, heavy drinks, funny speeches, and a reception bound to go off the rails.

Wedding parties work when you commit to the structure, even if the tone is a joke.

Itโ€™s the contrast between โ€œformalโ€ and โ€œmadnessโ€ that makes this theme hit.

Choose the Style

There are two directions, and both work:

  • Formal Wedding
    Organized ceremony, nicer fits, chairs, real structure.
  • Trash Wedding
    Intentionally ridiculous, sloppy, exaggerated, and loud.

Pick one early. Mixing them halfway usually doesnโ€™t land.

Build the Ceremony Space

You donโ€™t need a real venue, just a clear layout:

  • A defined aisle
  • A spot for the โ€œaltarโ€
  • Rows of chairs or standing sections
  • A raised area for the ceremony and speeches

Backyard, house, courtyard, or rented space all work.

Light + Ambience

Simple wedding elements go a long way:

  • String lights
  • Warm lighting
  • Dรฉcor around the ceremony space

Even trash weddings benefit from having a clear focal point.

This is where the wedding party becomes memorable.

The Couple

The couple makes the night.

Common pairings:

  • Senior girl + freshman guy
  • Two people everyone knows are funny
  • Intentionally mismatched personalities

Itโ€™s not about romance. Itโ€™s about entertainment.

Full Ceremony (Lean Into It)

Commit to the process:

  • Walking the aisle
  • Rings
  • Vows
  • Speeches
  • Champagne pops
  • Throw the bouquette

Having a friend play the priest or officiant is half the fun.
The more seriously they take it, the better it lands.

Pre-Wedding

If you want to extend it:

  • Bachelor / bachelorette party the night before
  • Wedding party involved

Photography

Every wedding has photos.

Having either a rented photo booth or handing out disposable cameras contributes to the experience.

This theme works because people can choose how hard they go.

Two clear lanes:

Formal

  • Suits, dresses, wedding attire
  • Bridesmaids / groomsmen looks
  • Clean, intentional fits

Trash

  • Flannels, cut-offs, and jorts

Both work. Just be clear which direction youโ€™re encouraging.

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Strong options:

  • Wedding banner with the โ€œcoupleโ€™sโ€ names
  • Printed wedding programs (funny & exaggerated)
  • Photo booth or backdrop
  • Chairs for ceremony rows
  • Small stage or riser for reception speeches

Champagne & Toasts

Champagne is part of the bit.

  • Bottles ready for ceremony moments
  • Toasts during speeches
  • Keeps the theme consistent throughout the night

Reception Energy

After the ceremony:

  • Music switches up
  • Speeches get looser
  • Dance floor opens

Treat it like a real reception that slowly turns into a party.

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