South Asian weddings are the grandest productions we film: multi-day celebrations where every event has its own colors, music, and meaning. From the turmeric glow of the Haldi to the tears of the Vidaai, these weddings ask more of a videography team, more days, more cameras, more cultural fluency, and reward it with the richest films we make.

Filming South Asian Wedding Traditions

A South Asian wedding unfolds in chapters. The week often opens with the Haldi, turmeric blessings at home, and the Mehndi, where intricate henna work gives our macro lenses their favorite assignment. The Sangeet brings choreographed performances, Garba and Dandiya circles, and the best candid dance footage of the entire week. Then the wedding day itself: the Baraat, the groom’s procession by horse (or convertible, or elephant, we are ready), the welcome at the doors, the Jaimala garland exchange, and the sacred rituals at the mandap, from the pheras around the fire to the sindoor and mangalsutra. The day closes with the Vidaai, the farewell that leaves no dry eye, and often a reception where champagne parades meet dhol players. We film with multiple cameras and, where the venue allows, licensed drone coverage, because celebrations this scale deserve to be seen from every angle.

South Asian Weddings We Have Filmed

Watch Shivani & Kiran’s five-day celebration: Haldi and Mehndi in Long Grove, a Sangeet at Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens, a Baraat on horseback through downtown, and a Sheraton Grand ballroom finale. See Megha & Anup at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir with drone views of the hand-carved marble temple, Nathan & Risha’s four-day celebration with a Garba night crowned by fireworks, and Krutika & Parin at Esplanade Lakes, from morning Baraat to evening gala.

South Asian Wedding Videography FAQ

Do you cover multi-day celebrations?

Yes, it is our favorite kind of production. We build custom coverage across Haldi, Mehndi, Sangeet, wedding day, and reception, so the final film tells the whole week’s story, not just one day of it.

How do you film the Baraat?

With cameras ahead of, inside, and above the procession where possible. The Baraat is pure joy in motion, and we plan its route with your planner in advance so nothing is missed.

Do you understand the ceremony rituals?

We do, and where regional traditions differ, we ask. Knowing when the pheras begin or when the Jaimala happens means our cameras are already in place, never scrambling.

Can you film at the BAPS Mandir and other temples?

Yes, we have filmed at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Bartlett and understand temple guidelines for videography and drones.

Planning a South Asian wedding in Chicago? From the first Haldi blessing to the last dance, we would be honored to film it. Check your date →