You can now pay to attend strangers’ weddings in India

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Paying hundreds of dollars to attend the wedding of two total strangers in a foreign country may seem strange to some, but according to Join My Wedding, a company specializing in wedding tourism, it’s “the ultimate cultural immersion” for tourists looking to experience as many elements of Indian culture in the shortest time possible.

Clients get to put on traditional Indian clothing, taste exotic food, witness and take part in beautiful wedding customs, and soak up the unique atmosphere.

As for the couples getting married, they get to share the happiest day of their lives not just with family and friends, “but with the world” and make some extra money in the process.

Tourists pay $150 (Approx. Shs550,000) for one day’s attendance, or $250 (Approx. Shs930,000) for two days.