A wedding video making the rounds on social media has sparked curiosity, disbelief and a lot of debate – about what appeared to be 24-carat gold biscuits being given out as wedding favours.
The 33-second clip, widely shared on social media platforms, shows a group of well-dressed men sitting at a wedding ceremony while another man walks by carrying a box full of shiny yellow stripes. According to claims circulating with the video, the bride’s brother gave the gifts to members of the groom’s family – a gesture that many viewers immediately labeled as “royal”, while others dismissed it as pure showmanship.
The video is said to be from Saudi Arabia and quickly attracted attention because it seemed different from known wedding traditions. In India, it’s common for the bride’s family to gift clothes or jewelry, but the idea of distributing gold biscuits — especially to multiple guests — seemed extravagant enough to draw skepticism.
The clip on X was shared by X handle user @Rainmaker1973 with the caption: “At a wedding in Saudi Arabia, the bride’s brother presents the groom’s family with 24k gold biscuits.”
The 33-second video received over 370,000 views within hours, with thousands responding in the comments. While some viewers took the claim at face value, others pointed out that what appeared to be gold bars were probably not gold at all.
As it turns out, the truth is a lot less shocking—and a lot more delicious.
Several users have clarified that the so-called “golden cookies” are actually luxury chocolates wrapped in gold foil to resemble gold bars. These chocolates are often associated with luxury gifts in some parts of the Middle East and are commonly exchanged at weddings and celebrations.
The user wrote: “Bro, those aren’t 24K gold cookies, those are luxury Patchi chocolates wrapped in edible gold foil. That uncle didn’t steal a fortune – just secured his sugar rush before the Saudi coffee hits. But respect the commitment, the man went triple-dipping. Classic wedding flex, but still not quite Fort Knox elite level.”
Another user wrote: “It’s chocolate wrapped in gold. The whole box is worth less than $50. It has nothing to do with the original gold.”
Many online treats have identified the products as products from Patchi, a premium chocolate brand known for its gold-wrapped confections, which are often mistaken for real gold by first-time viewers.
The revelation has shifted the conversation with reactions from relief to amusement. While the gifts weren’t solid gold, the video still offered a glimpse of how opulent—and visually striking—wedding customs can be across cultures.