Parul + Mirab // A Chicago Bollywood Indian Wedding Video Trailer

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Three amazing days rolled into one epic trailer. Parul and Mirab's wedding weekend was breathtaking. The rich cultures and traditions of a Hindu marriage ceremony were evident throughout all three days.

The first day was their Sangeet, which was held at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Usually held two or three days before the wedding, the Sangeet is considered a joyous occasion where friends and family of the couple perform dances to celebrate the upcoming wedding. During the Sangeet, a Mehendi party with henna artists also took place. The intricate henna motifs are meant to tempt the bride's husband.

On the day before the wedding, Parul and Mirab had a Pithi. During this cleansing ceremony, family members rub a yellow paste all over the bride and groom's face, arms, and legs. It is believed that the paste softens and whitens the skin so that they will be radiant for the wedding. The paste is made out of chickpea flour, turmeric, rose water, and other ingredients. The bride and groom traditionally hold separate ceremonies. Parul's Pithi ceremony was held in Orland Park, Illinois, while Mirab's Pithi ceremony took place at the Bartlett Community Center in Bartlett, Illinois.

The final day is where the entire wedding ceremony takes place. The day starts off with the groom's procession, or Barat. During the Barat, Mirab was surrounded by fireworks and processed with the baraati on a white horse and carriage to the wedding ceremony, which was held at The Meadows Club. What follows next is a beautiful cultural marriage ceremony followed by a reception. We used three cameras, including a Steadicam, and a fourth camera served as a live feed to several screens throughout the banquet hall.

We couldn't help but mention the amazing peacock-themed décor and design work by Yanni Design Studio. All of this would not have been possible without the hard work and attention to detail by their amazing wedding coordinators, Nirali and Chirag of Symplify Event Designs. Parul and Mirab, we hope you enjoy this trailer as a wonderful memory of your wedding weekend!

Key Vendors:
Wedding Planning & Coordination: Symplify Event Designs
Venue: The Meadows Club
Room Design: Yanni Design Studio
Henna Artists: Unnati'z Mehndi-Art and Pushpalata Shah 224-715-6549
Barat Horse & Fireworks: Maharaja Farm
Rolls Royce: Flying Lady Livery