cerephoney
A formal event the grifter or grifters go through for the express purpose of getting gifts and money (ceremoney), without the event even being legally binding. Examples include: Gay weddings, early graduation commencements, second wedding by people who eloped
Mike Vallone announced an August graduation cerephoney to all of his relatives – he neglects to mention the actual degree doesn’t get issued until he pays for and finishes his classes in September!