Your Hosts
Surangi Parikh
Mother of the Bride
The resident Yoga queen and Mama Bear of the Parikh Family, you'll find Surangi laughing, crying, and striking yoga poses on-demand throughout wedding week. Ask her about her growing house plant collection, and watch out for her award-winning garba at the Sangeet!
Doreen Carlson
Mother of the Groom
Doreen is the mother of 3 kids and grandmother of 4 crazy grandchildren. She's been a taekwondo black belt, likes to pull pranks, and is always giving with her big heart. This will be her first major overseas trip, so ask how it's been going!
Late Rajiv Parikh
Father of the Bride
Being a father to two incredibly strong, smart, and beautiful girls, Rajiv is super proud of his daughters. You can catch him smiling big from up above, and beaming his blessings down through the sun on the wedding day!
Greg Carlson
Father of the Groom
Greg has been married to Doreen for almost 40 years. Raising 3 kids, Greg was always playing sports or patiently teaching them how to drive. You can find Greg tearing up the dance floor at the reception, celebrating this special day.
Ritu Parikh & Jeet Mehta
Sister of the Bride & Brother in-law
These two entrepreneurs from Toronto are ready to celebrate and bring the energy to this wedding! Jeet is a stellar dancer, ask him to specifically show you his moves to 'Heartthrob' and Ritu can be seen showcasing her incredible fashion styles at each event!
Brittany & Jay Leichti & Fam
Sister and Brother-in-law of the Groom
Brittany and Jay are raising their children on a rustic Iowan farm. Brittany is a dedicated teacher and Jay is an incredible cook! Be sure to ask him about this salsa recipe. Together, they have four adorable, energetic kids who fill everyone's lives with joy and a little chaos.
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Jordan Carlson
Candle Lighter
Jordan is a man of many passions. When he's not perfecting his golf swing or learning Spanish, you can find him strumming his guitar, dreaming of becoming the next Ed Sheeran. BFFs through thick and thin, Trevor is excited to have his brother by his side on this special day.