Instagram Stunt Gone Too Far: Woman Shocked to Learn Her “Fake Wedding” Was Real
Picture this: you’re asked to star in a “prank wedding” for Instagram content, only to find out months later you’re legally married. Sounds like the plot of a rom-com gone wrong, right? For one Australian woman, it was her reality—and not a particularly funny one.
The drama began when she met her partner on a dating app in 2023. Things progressed quickly, and by December, he invited her to a “white party” in Sydney, insisting she bring a white dress. When she arrived, expecting a social event, she found only her partner, a photographer, a friend, and—surprise—a marriage officiant.
Alarmed, she questioned the setup, only to be reassured it was all for a social media prank. Her partner explained he wanted to boost his Instagram following and needed her to play along. She agreed, calling a friend first to confirm there was no legal risk since she hadn’t signed any documents.
Two months later, her partner asked her to add him as a dependent on her permanent residency application, claiming it would help his own status. When she refused, pointing out they weren’t married, he dropped the bomb: they were. He had forged her signature on a notice of intended marriage weeks before the “prank wedding.”
A legal battle ensued, with the man insisting the marriage was legitimate and consensual. However, evidence—including separate residences and the absence of friends or family at the ceremony—supported the woman’s claims.
In the end, the Melbourne Family Court sided with her, annulling the marriage in October 2024. The judge noted, “She believed she was acting. It made perfect sense for her to adopt the persona of a bride to enhance the credibility of the video.”
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