Arranged Marriage, Unarranged Wedding is a hilarious memoir that chronicles one man’s chaotic journey to get married during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. This laugh-out-loud account follows Rohan, a wedding-obsessed Indian groom who spent three years analyzing every wedding he attended, only to watch his own “perfect” celebration fall apart spectacularly. What starts as a traditional arranged marriage with plans for 600 guests quickly spirals into comedy gold when the universe seemingly conspires against the couple. Through venue cancellations, financial disasters, and ever-changing government restrictions, Rohan’s guest list shrinks from 600 to 50 to finally just 10 people.
The book captures the absurdity of planning celebrations during uncertain times with brilliant humor and cultural insight. From a “Bluetooth sangeet” with sanitizer stations to a baraat encounter with charging bulls, every chapter delivers genuine laughs while showcasing the resilience of Indian families. The climax features a wedding ceremony conducted by phone flashlight during a thunderstorm and power outage, with the couple racing against government lockdown deadlines. More than just wedding disasters, this story celebrates love’s triumph over impossible circumstances. The author’s conversational writing style makes readers feel like they’re hearing the story from a friend who survived the impossible.
ANKIT –
Loved this story! It blends Indian wedding traditions, pandemic chaos, and humor so funny, warm, and full of heart and hope!
Harish B –
Light comedy with genuine emotion. Its a feel-good read that will make you laugh, nod in recognition, and maybe even shed a happy tear. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys real-life stories with heart, humor, and a uniquely Indian flavor
sciencegyan2018 –
Hilarious disaster memoir! The author turns wedding chaos into pure comedy gold. Perfect stress-relief read that proves love conquers all catastrophes.
Priya Mehta –
Absolutely hilarious! I couldn’t stop laughing at every disaster. Highly recommend for anyone who loves real-life comedy.
Rahul Singh –
I finished it in one sitting. The story is crazy, but the love shines through. Loved it!
Arjun Patel –
So many twists! I never thought a wedding could be this unpredictable. Great storytelling.
Neha Sharma –
The writing is simple, funny, and full of heart. I’d recommend it to all my friends.
Vikram Desai –
This book proves that even the craziest days can become the best memories.