How to Grow Wedding Crasher
Wedding Crasher is a potent, sativa-leaning feminized hybrid that crosses two US favourites, Wedding Cake and Purple Punch. The result is a balanced 55% sativa plant with a high 25-28% THC, a sweet berry and citrus flavor, and a euphoric, happy and relaxed effect. It is productive, resinous and beginner-friendly, which makes a genuinely strong strain easy to grow well.
This is a feminized, 55% sativa photoperiod strain of moderate height, around 1.5 m, that flowers in 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to bloom. Every seed grows into a flowering female, so there is no need to identify the sex or remove males, which keeps the grow simple and the whole crop productive. Its Wedding Cake and Purple Punch roots give it vigour, a balanced structure and a reliable, resin-heavy harvest.
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Wedding Crasher
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THC | 25% - 28% (High) |
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Type | Feminized |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 45% Indica / 55% Sativa |
Wedding Crasher F1
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THC | 19% - 22% (Medium) |
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Type | Feminized F1 |
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Yield | High |
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Phenotype | 50% Indica / 50% Sativa |
Fruity, potent and dependable, Wedding Crasher is a rewarding way to grow a high-THC hybrid with real US cake-and-fruit pedigree. You can see the full genetics and buy Wedding Crasher seeds on the strain page, and browse the rest of our feminized seeds alongside it.
Strain Profile at a Glance
| THC | High (25-28%) |
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| Lineage | Wedding Cake x Purple Punch |
| Type | Feminized (photoperiod) |
| Genetics | 55% Sativa / 45% Indica |
| Climate | Temperate, warm |
| Flowering time | 8-10 weeks |
| Harvest (outdoor) | October |
| Height | 4.92 ft / 1.5 m |
| Yield indoor | 1.64-1.97 oz/ft² (500-600 g/m²) |
| Yield outdoor | 21.16-28.22 oz/plant (600-800 g/plant) |
| Grow difficulty | Beginner-friendly |
| Flavors | Berry, Citrus, Sweet |
| Effects | Euphoric, Happy, Relaxed |
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Growing a Feminized Photoperiod Strain
Wedding Crasher is a photoperiod strain, so it flowers in response to the light cycle rather than on age. You grow it under a long day of around 18 hours of light while it builds size and structure, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to trigger flowering, which runs 8 to 10 weeks from the flip to harvest. Because the seeds are feminized, every plant comes up female and goes on to flower, so you never have to check the sex or cull males.
That control over the light cycle is an advantage. You decide how long to veg the plant and therefore how big it gets before you flip it, which lets you match it to your space. As a balanced, slightly sativa-leaning hybrid it grows with a moderate stretch rather than tall and lanky or short and squat, so give it an open canopy and a little low-stress training early on to spread the light evenly across its productive, resinous structure.
Climate and Where to Grow It
Wedding Crasher does well in a warm, temperate or Mediterranean-style climate with plenty of sun, steady warmth and good airflow. Its Wedding Cake and Purple Punch heritage makes it a vigorous, adaptable plant, and outdoors it suits a long, warm season that lets its resinous buds ripen fully and finish comfortably by around October.
It performs well indoors and out. Indoors it returns a strong 500-600 g/m² in a well-managed tent, while outdoors a healthy plant with room and sun gives a generous 600-800 g. As a balanced sativa-leaning hybrid of about 1.5 m it has a moderate stretch, so a light touch of training keeps the canopy even and the light well spread across the plant.
Keep humidity under control through flowering to protect the dense, resinous colas: around 55-60% in early bloom, nearer 40-45% as the buds fill out, and lower toward harvest. Sticky, resin-coated buds can trap moisture, so steady airflow and sensible humidity are what keep the finish clean. Aim for daytime temperatures around 70-82°F (21-28°C).
Feeding Schedule (EC Guide)
Wedding Crasher is a hungry, productive plant, but it still pays to build nutrients up gradually and let the plant set the pace. Feed to its appetite through veg and bloom, then taper off for the final flush so the sweet berry and citrus flavor comes through clean and the smoke finishes smooth. The ranges below are a starting guide; adjust to your water and medium.
| Stage | EC (mS/cm) | Notes |
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| Seedling | 0.4-0.6 | Very light feed while roots establish |
| Vegetative growth | 0.8-1.2 | Raise nitrogen as the plant builds size |
| Early flower | 1.2-1.4 | Shift toward bloom nutrients (P and K) |
| Full flower | 1.4-1.6 | Peak bloom feed while the buds swell |
| Flush | 0.0-0.4 | Plain water for the final 1-2 weeks |
Flowering and Harvest
Once you switch Wedding Crasher to a 12/12 light schedule it flowers in 8 to 10 weeks, a reasonable window for such a potent, resinous hybrid. As a balanced, slightly sativa-leaning plant it stretches moderately early in bloom, then fills out with dense, frosty, resin-heavy buds up a medium frame. Grown outdoors in a warm climate it is typically ready to harvest around October.
Yields are strong: around 500-600 g/m² indoors and a generous 600-800 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Give it a little training so the lower buds get light, feed it well through bloom, and harvest when most of the trichomes have turned cloudy for the fullest flavor and the strongest effect from its high THC.
Drying and Curing
Dry whole plants or branches in a dark room at around 60°F (15-18°C) and 55-60% humidity for 7-14 days, until the thin stems snap rather than bend. A slow, even dry is important with such a resinous hybrid, because its sticky, dense buds can stay damp in the middle while the outside dries, and a gentle dry protects both the aroma and the trichomes.
Then cure the trimmed buds in sealed jars, burping them daily for the first week and letting them settle for three to four weeks. A proper cure is what brings out the sweet berry and bright citrus notes and smooths the smoke, which matters on a sweet, fruity hybrid where that berry character is a big part of the appeal.
What to Do With Your Trim
Don’t bin the sugar leaves you remove while manicuring. Wedding Crasher is a resinous, trichome-heavy plant, so its trim works well for dry sift, bubble hash or rosin. Given its high THC, that trim makes for a strong, flavourful berry-and-citrus concentrate run from material most growers would otherwise throw away.
Flavor and Terpenes
Wedding Crasher has a bright, sweet profile: a ripe berry fruitiness from its Purple Punch side, a zesty citrus lift, and a sweet, cake-like base from Wedding Cake. It is a fresh, fruity flavor rather than a heavy or gassy one, and a good cure really brings that berry-citrus-and-sweet character forward in the jar and on the inhale.
Its terpene profile shapes that character. Limonene drives the bright citrus lift that defines the aroma, while myrcene lays down a ripe, berry-fruity base underneath that carries the sweetness. Caryophyllene adds a warm, peppery spice that gives the flavor depth and balances the fruitiness. Together they frame the sweet, berry-and-citrus character Wedding Crasher is known for.
Effects and Best Use
With its high 25-28% THC and balanced, slightly 55% sativa make-up, Wedding Crasher delivers a strong, well-rounded experience. It is reported as euphoric, happy and relaxed: an uplifting, cheerful lift with a good dose of energy that eases into a comfortable body relaxation, in keeping with its hybrid balance. Because the THC runs high, it is worth starting with a moderate amount if you have a lower tolerance.
That upbeat yet relaxed profile makes it a versatile strain, suited to social settings and daytime use but mellow enough to carry into the evening. The combination of a productive, beginner-friendly grow, a strong yield and a sweet berry-and-citrus flavor, all with a high-THC kick, is exactly why it stands out.
Common Problems and Pro Tips
The most common issue with a resinous hybrid like Wedding Crasher is moisture getting trapped in the dense, sticky buds late in flower. Keep the air moving around and through the canopy, hold humidity down as the flowers fill out, and don’t let the plant sit in still, damp air. Defoliating a few of the largest fan leaves in mid-bloom helps light and air reach the lower buds.
Because it has a moderate sativa stretch, train it early. A little low-stress training or a light topping in veg opens the canopy and turns one dominant cola into several even ones, which suits its productive structure and lifts the yield. Give it a sturdy frame, as those heavy, frosty colas can weigh the branches down toward the end of flower.
As a pro tip, protect the berry-and-citrus flavor, since it is the appeal of this strain: run a clean plain-water flush at the end and cure for three to four weeks, which brings that sweet, fruity character to its brightest. Bear in mind the THC can run high, so start moderate when you first try it, and lean on its beginner-friendly nature by keeping the feed steady and the canopy open.
FAQ
Is Wedding Crasher a feminized strain?
Yes. Wedding Crasher is a feminized photoperiod strain, so every seed grows into a flowering female and you never have to identify the sex or remove males. You grow it under long days, then switch to a 12/12 light schedule to start flowering. That makes the whole crop productive and keeps the grow simple, which helps make it beginner-friendly.
How much THC does Wedding Crasher have?
Wedding Crasher is a high-THC strain, testing at around 25-28%. Because it runs high, it is worth starting with a moderate amount if your tolerance is lower. Combined with its balanced, slightly 55% sativa genetics, the result is a euphoric, happy and relaxed experience with a good dose of energy that works from daytime into the evening.
How long does Wedding Crasher take to flower?
Wedding Crasher flowers in about 8 to 10 weeks once you switch it to a 12/12 light schedule. As a photoperiod strain you also control how long it vegetates beforehand, which sets its final size. Grown outdoors in a warm, temperate climate it is usually ready to harvest around October, once the trichomes have turned mostly cloudy.
What does Wedding Crasher taste like?
It has a bright, sweet profile: ripe berry from Purple Punch, a zesty citrus lift, and a sweet, cake-like base from Wedding Cake. Limonene drives the citrus, myrcene a berry-fruity base and caryophyllene a peppery spice. A proper cure brings the berry-citrus-and-sweet character forward and smooths out the smoke.
How much does Wedding Crasher yield?
Wedding Crasher is a strong producer, giving around 500-600 g/m² indoors and a generous 600-800 g per plant outdoors with good sun and space. Results depend on light, pot size and canopy health, so keep the plant well fed through bloom, train it lightly for an even canopy, and give those heavy, frosty colas a sturdy frame.
Is Wedding Crasher good for beginners?
Yes. It is a feminized, vigorous and forgiving plant, so the cultivation is beginner-friendly: every seed is female and its balanced structure handles mistakes well. The main things to watch are its high THC, so go easy on the smoke at first.
