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Here’s the quiet truth no one tells guests before an Indian or Indian-American wedding:

You’re not just watching.
You’re participating.
Not with choreography or rituals — but with presence.

Indian weddings move differently.
They breathe differently.
They carry meaning in moments that don’t announce themselves.

When guests arrive expecting efficiency, cues, or constant explanation, tension builds — and the couple feels it.

What actually matters?
Respect.
Patience.
Openness.
That’s it.

This post isn’t about rules or etiquette.
It’s about showing up with curiosity instead of expectations — and why that one shift changes everything for the couple at the center of it all.

👉 Full blog is live (link in BIO)
👉 Especially worth sharing with non-Indian guests
👉 Brides: this is a great post to send before the wedding day

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Here’s the quiet truth no one tells guests before an Indian or Indian-American wedding: You’re not just watching. You’re participating. Not with choreography or rituals — but with presence. Indian weddings move differently. They breathe differently. They carry meaning in moments that don’t announce themselves. When guests arrive expecting efficiency, cues, or constant explanation, tension builds — and the couple feels it. What actually matters? Respect. Patience. Openness. That’s it. This post isn’t about rules or etiquette. It’s about showing up with curiosity instead of expectations — and why that one shift changes everything for the couple at the center of it all. 👉 Full blog is live (link in BIO) 👉 Especially worth sharing with non-Indian guests 👉 Brides: this is a great post to send before the wedding day #IndianAmericanWedding #IndianAmericanBride #FusionWedding #FusionBride #SouthAsianWedding #SouthAsianBride #IndianWeddingPlanning #IndianWeddingCulture #IndianWeddingInspiration #ModernIndianWedding #IndianWeddingEducation #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddingGuests See less

There’s what you see on wedding day.
And then there’s everything that makes us the photographers we are.

This channel is where we share the in-between —
the building, the learning, the late nights,
the marriage that has carried us through nearly two decades of photographing other people’s love stories.

We’re still very much in weddings.
Still shooting.
Still telling stories.
Still showing up for our couples.
But here, you’ll also see how we live, work, problem-solve, and grow together behind the camera —
because who we are off a wedding day shapes how we show up on one.

If you’re planning a wedding,
work in the wedding industry,
or simply love honest conversations about partnership, creativity, and building a life together —
you’ll fit right in.

Subscribe and stay close. YouTube @theregetis
This is the double date you won’t regret.

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There’s what you see on wedding day. And then there’s everything that makes us the photographers we are. This channel is where we share the in-between — the building, the learning, the late nights, the marriage that has carried us through nearly two decades of photographing other people’s love stories. We’re still very much in weddings. Still shooting. Still telling stories. Still showing up for our couples. But here, you’ll also see how we live, work, problem-solve, and grow together behind the camera — because who we are off a wedding day shapes how we show up on one. If you’re planning a wedding, work in the wedding industry, or simply love honest conversations about partnership, creativity, and building a life together — you’ll fit right in. Subscribe and stay close. YouTube @theregetis This is the double date you won’t regret. @TheRegetis_DIY #DoubleDateYouWontRegret #CouplesWhoCreate #DIYCouples #IndianAmericanCouple

Thanksgiving Eve feels extra tender this year.

Grateful for the families we were born into — and the families we’ve built through brides, grooms, parents, friends, vendors, and our SAWL community.

You’ve welcomed us like your own, and we carry that love every day.

A little note from our hearts is live on the blog, if you are into the sappy stuff!

Tap the link in BIO to read.
💕 The Regeti’s

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Thanksgiving Eve feels extra tender this year. Grateful for the families we were born into — and the families we’ve built through brides, grooms, parents, friends, vendors, and our SAWL community. You’ve welcomed us like your own, and we carry that love every day. A little note from our hearts is live on the blog, if you are into the sappy stuff! Tap the link in BIO to read. 💕 The Regeti’s

Yesterday I shared Birju’s baraat as a reel — the color, the music, the movement.
But today, I’m sharing the meaning behind it.

There’s so much more to that moment than drums and dancing… and I felt called to write about it — about family, lineage, belonging, and what Indian-American communities represent in this country far beyond what meets the eye.

If you’ve ever looked at a baraat and wondered what you’re really witnessing — or if you believe America is at its best when we understand each other a little more — this one is worth reading.

📝 Read the full blog linked in the COMMENTS below. 👇👇👇

It’s a story of culture, love, legacy… and why celebrations like this matter far more than most people realize.

Let me know your thoughts after reading — I’d love to hear how it lands for you.

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Yesterday I shared Birju’s baraat as a reel — the color, the music, the movement. But today, I’m sharing the meaning behind it. There’s so much more to that moment than drums and dancing… and I felt called to write about it — about family, lineage, belonging, and what Indian-American communities represent in this country far beyond what meets the eye. If you’ve ever looked at a baraat and wondered what you’re really witnessing — or if you believe America is at its best when we understand each other a little more — this one is worth reading. 📝 Read the full blog linked in the COMMENTS below. 👇👇👇 It’s a story of culture, love, legacy… and why celebrations like this matter far more than most people realize. Let me know your thoughts after reading — I’d love to hear how it lands for you. #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #FusionWeddings #AmericanIndianWedding #BaraatLove #IndianAmericanStories #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #CulturalConnection #FamilyLegacy #ModernAmericanFamily #VirginiaWeddings #DCWeddingPhotographer #DesiWeddingCulture #SouthAsianCommunity #RepresentationMatters #WeddingBlog #WeddingReels #WeddingStorytelling #TheRegetis #SAWL #SouthAsianWeddedLife #MulticulturalLove #InterfaithMarriage #CulturalCelebration #WeddingWisdom #LearnTheCulture #DiversityMakesAmerica #BirjuAndTara #LegacyInMotion 👇👇👇

Regeti Feature Friday ✨

Some Vidai`s feel ceremonial…
and then there are Vidaiis like this.

Palak and her grandfather — a moment that says everything without a single word.
You could feel the attachment, the history, the love that only a grandparent carries.

Vidai isn’t just a goodbye.
It’s generations holding on… and letting go… all at once.

If you want storytellers who notice the moments that matter most, explore more at theregetis.com.

And join us at SAWL.life for deeper conversations around the South Asian wedding experience.

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Regeti Feature Friday ✨ Some Vidai's feel ceremonial… and then there are Vidaiis like this. Palak and her grandfather — a moment that says everything without a single word. You could feel the attachment, the history, the love that only a grandparent carries. Vidai isn’t just a goodbye. It’s generations holding on… and letting go… all at once. If you want storytellers who notice the moments that matter most, explore more at theregetis.com. And join us at SAWL.life for deeper conversations around the South Asian wedding experience. #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #FusionWedding #Vidai #Vidaai #Bidaai #SouthAsianBride #IndianBride #GrandfatherLove #EmotionalMoments #Regetis #SAWLLife #MarriedToIndia #FusionBride #HinduWedding #WeddingInspiration

What makes a South Asian fusion wedding fusion?
Hint: It’s not just about skin tone or who’s marrying outside the culture.

Fusion happens when:
✨ Two Indian families speak different languages
✨ Two regional traditions meet under one mandap
✨ Two religions blend with respect
✨ Two American upbringings reinterpret cultural roots
✨ Two worlds — any worlds — choose love over labels

This is why we chose this niche.
Because fusion isn’t a buzzword.
It’s the lived experience of so many Indian-American couples navigating identity, culture, family, and love — all at once.

Today’s blog touches the real heart of fusion weddings, including:

✨ How wardrobe, rituals & food carry generational meaning
✨ Why family dynamics are the true fusion challenge
✨ What makes these weddings emotionally rich and unforgettable
If you’re planning a fusion or Indian-American wedding — or simply love seeing two worlds become one — this one is for you.

Read the full post via the link in our bio.

Photo credit: @cookingcarnival - Dhwani Mehta

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What makes a South Asian fusion wedding fusion? Hint: It’s not just about skin tone or who’s marrying outside the culture. Fusion happens when: ✨ Two Indian families speak different languages ✨ Two regional traditions meet under one mandap ✨ Two religions blend with respect ✨ Two American upbringings reinterpret cultural roots ✨ Two worlds — any worlds — choose love over labels This is why we chose this niche. Because fusion isn’t a buzzword. It’s the lived experience of so many Indian-American couples navigating identity, culture, family, and love — all at once. Today’s blog touches the real heart of fusion weddings, including: ✨ How wardrobe, rituals & food carry generational meaning ✨ Why family dynamics are the true fusion challenge ✨ What makes these weddings emotionally rich and unforgettable If you’re planning a fusion or Indian-American wedding — or simply love seeing two worlds become one — this one is for you. Read the full post via the link in our bio. Photo credit: @cookingcarnival - Dhwani Mehta #weddingculture #SouthAsianWeddings #FusionWedding #IndianAmericanWedding #SouthAsianFusion #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #DesiBride #FusionBride #NorthSouthFusionWedding #InterfaithWedding #InterculturalLove #IndianAmericanBride #SouthAsianBride #DCWeddingPhotographer #LuxuryWeddingPhotographer #FusionCeremony #HinduWedding #TamilBride #PunjabiBride #GujaratiBride #MalayaleeBride #IndianWeddingInUSA #TheRegetis #SouthAsianWeddedLife #SAWL #WeddingPlanningTips #BrideToBe2025 #BrideToBe2026 #WeddingInspiration
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We’re Amy and Srinu, a husband-and-wife team who have spent nearly two decades capturing weddings together—but beyond the camera, we’re just like you. When not photographing love stories, we’re raising five amazing kids, homesteading with Srinu’s mom, and enjoying life with our mini Bernadoodles, Arundhati and Rosie, and our 15-year-old Yorkie, Theo.

 

We find joy in the little things—Amy with her ever-growing flock of chickens, Srinu crafting fine woodworking pieces, and both of us diving into DIY projects together. That same passion for building a meaningful life is what we bring to every wedding we photograph.

 

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I was recently called a racist in an Indian space — and eventually removed from a group I had been part of for years. This episode isn’t about revenge.It’s about something deeper. As someone married into the culture and with a career specializing in South Asian weddings, I take cultural nuance seriously. But what happens when wording is misinterpreted? When does correction turn into accusation? When does dialogue become an attack? We need to talk about discernment. In this episode, we discuss: • The difference between miscommunication and malice• Whether racism can exist in multiple directions• Accountability without escalation• Why context matters• And how we can actually move toward healing instead of just outrage Real racism exists. It causes real harm.But when every uncomfortable moment is labeled the same way, growth becomes impossible. If we want better cultural spaces — especially in diaspora communities — we have to get better at nuance, grace, and responsibility. Let’s talk about it. If this conversation resonates with you, visit sawl.life to stay connected beyond the algorithm. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📘 Resources & Where to Go Next: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📖 Rituals & Reflections with The Regeti’s A reflective guide for South Asian and fusion couples before wedding planning begins. Available on Amazon (affiliate link) — https://amzn.to/4aJmAr7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🧩 Puzzle Books by The Regeti’s Created for shared quiet time and connection without pressure. Affiliate Links below: https://amzn.to/3Mk1CWG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🏡 Watch The Regeti’s on YouTube For our life beyond weddings — DIY projects, modern homesteading, and real marriage lived in real time. @theregetis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💍 South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) This space exists for conversations about culture, marriage, family, and identity — before the wedding and long after. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Called Racist In An Indian Space — Here’s What Actually Happened
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There was a moment in my relationship where I realized something unexpected. I was waiting for a proposal. He had no idea I was waiting. And instead of saying it out loud, instead of clearly explaining my expectations, I quietly carried them — until one day I realized I had essentially proposed to myself. In this episode of South Asian Wedded Life, I discuss what was really happening beneath the surface of that moment. This isn’t about blame. It isn’t about men vs women. It’s about culture.Expectation.Unspoken rules. And how many of us carry traditions we don’t even realize we’re holding. We talk about:• growing up with invisible cultural scripts• how Indian and American expectations collide in relationships• why some women feel responsible for their own milestones• what happens when your partner doesn’t know the “rules”• and how expectations can shift across generations This conversation is for:– Indian-American women navigating cultural expectations– Intercultural couples learning each other’s worlds– Men who genuinely want to understand what they didn’t grow up seeing– Anyone who has ever thought, “Why does this feel bigger than it should?” Because sometimes the proposal isn’t about the ring. It’s about feeling seen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📘 Resources & Where to Go Next: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📖 Rituals & Reflections with The Regeti’s A reflective guide for South Asian and fusion couples before wedding planning begins. Available on Amazon (affiliate link) — https://amzn.to/4aJmAr7 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🧩 Puzzle Books by The Regeti’s Created for shared quiet time and connection without pressure. Affiliate Links below: https://amzn.to/3Mk1CWG ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🏡 Watch The Regeti’s on YouTube For our life beyond weddings — DIY projects, modern homesteading, and real marriage lived in real time. @theregetis ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💍 South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) This space exists for conversations about culture, marriage, family, and identity — before the wedding and long after. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When He Didn’t Know the Cultural Rules — So I Proposed to Myself
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Nobody tells you that marrying into a family doesn’t begin after the wedding day. It begins before the ring. Before the venue. Before anyone agrees on a guest list. In this episode of South Asian Wedded Life, we talk about why so many Indian-American and intermarried couples feel guilt for wanting privacy — and why that guilt isn’t accidental. This conversation explores: • marrying a person vs marrying a family system • unspoken expectations no one explains • cultural rules you’re expected to know without being taught • boundaries that take years to understand • loving people you don’t always understand • and why wanting space doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful or disrespectful For many Indian families, marriage has always meant families merging — access expanding, lives becoming shared. For many Indian-American couples raised in the U.S., marriage also includes privacy, autonomy, and emotional space. When those two understandings collide, guilt becomes the language no one agreed to — but everyone feels. This episode isn’t about blaming culture or family. It’s about naming systems, expectations, and pressures that often go unspoken — especially for Indian-American couples navigating marriage, loyalty, and identity at the same time. If you’ve ever wondered: “Why does wanting space feel so wrong?” “Why do I feel torn between my marriage and my family?” “Why does this feel harder than I expected?” This conversation is for you. ⸻ 📘 Resources, Offerings & Where to Go Next 📖 Rituals & Reflections with The Regeti’s A reflective guide created for South Asian and Indian-American couples before wedding planning begins. This is not a checklist or a timeline — it’s meant to be read slowly, discussed together, and sat with before expectations take hold. 👉 Available on Amazon — link below. 🧩 Puzzle Books by The Regeti’s Created for quiet moments, shared presence, and mental rest when conversations feel heavy. Not self-help. Not advice. Just a pause you can take together. 👉 Available now — links below. 🏡 Watch: The Regeti’s on YouTube For life outside of weddings — DIY projects, modern homesteading, and marriage lived in real time. Unfiltered. Unpolished. Honest partnership. 👉 Watch & subscribe — linked below. 💍 South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) This space exists for conversations about marriage, family, culture, and real wedded life — before the wedding, through the wedding, and long after the photos are put away. Subscribe to stay connected and continue the conversation.
Why Indian-American Couples Feel Guilty for Wanting Privacy
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Indian and Indian-American weddings rarely argue about photography. They argue about fear. Fear of missing rituals.Fear of losing tradition. Fear that one generation’s priorities will erase another’s. In this episode of South Asian Wedded Life, we unpack a tension that quietly shows up in so many Indian and fusion weddings — especially when families and couples disagree about photography style, coverage, and “aesthetic.” Parents want complete documentation and cultural accuracy. Couples want something that feels emotional, natural, and them. Planners are often left translating between two worlds. This conversation isn’t really about light vs. dark, traditional vs. moody, or editorial vs. documentary. It’s about storytelling, trust, and the fear of being unseen. In this episode, we talk about:• Why Indian families worry so deeply about documentation• Why couples reach for words like “moody” and “photojournalistic”• How aesthetic becomes a stand-in for deeper fears• Why splitting photography coverage often creates more stress than solutions• What parents are actually afraid of losing• How one cohesive storytelling approach can honor tradition and emotion. As photographers who have spent decades at South Asian and Indian-American weddings, we’ve seen how these tensions play out—and how they can be resolved when culture, technique, and trust come first. This episode is for Indian and fusion couples navigating joint family decisions, parents trying to understand modern expectations, and planners caught in the middle. If wedding planning already feels heavy, this conversation will help you name why. If this episode resonated, stay close. You’ll find more conversations like this at theregetis.com and sawl.life — where South Asian Wedded Life goes beyond the checklist and into the real experience. 📍 New episodes weekly 📍 Follow along on Instagram & Pinterest @theregetis 📍 Subscribe on YouTube @amyregeti
Aesthetic vs. Storytelling: What Indian Families Are Really Afraid Of
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I Tried to Be Enough for the Culture I Married Into I spent years trying to prove I was worthy of the culture I married into. Not because anyone asked me to — but because I believed I had to. In this episode, I share what it was like trying to belong by being quiet, agreeable, and “good enough,” and how slowly I lost parts of myself along the way. This isn’t just a story about weddings. It’s about marriage, family, culture, and the pressure many of us carry without knowing how to talk about it. If you’ve ever felt like love had to be earned… If you’ve ever stayed quiet to keep the peace… If you’ve ever wondered why something felt heavy but couldn’t explain why… This episode is for you. This channel exists so people don’t have to walk through these experiences alone — and so the next generation doesn’t grow up believing they have to erase themselves to belong. If this resonates, consider subscribing, watching all the way through, or sharing it with someone who needs it. You’re not alone — and you never were.
I Tried to Be Enough for the Indian Culture I Married Into
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Nobody tells you that marrying into a family doesn’t begin after the wedding day. It begins before the ring. Before the venue. Before the guest list. In this episode of South Asian Wedded Life, we talk about the part of marriage that rarely gets named — the moment you realize that loving someone means stepping into a family system with history, hierarchy, unspoken rules, and expectations that already exist. This conversation is for you if: • you’re dating or newly engaged • You’re planning a wedding and feeling unexpected pressure • you’re married and still navigating family dynamics • or you’ve ever felt something shift before you could explain why Inside this episode: – Marrying a person vs. marrying a family system – Why confusion doesn’t mean incompatibility – How family dynamics show up before the wedding – Why weddings reveal systems instead of creating them – How humility, awareness, and boundaries shape long-term relationships We also share why we created our book Rituals & Reflections — a guide meant to be read before wedding planning begins — and how slowing down early can change everything later. You can find it on Amazon, and we’ve linked it below. This isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness. If this conversation gives language to something you’ve been carrying quietly, you’re not alone. 📘 Rituals & Reflections → Link to purchase the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Rituals-Reflections-Regetis-Purse-sized-American/dp/B0FNLGM4GN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1 📺 Subscribe for more conversations about love, family, culture, and wedded life 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — this episode opens stories
Indian Americans and Fusion Weddings: Parental Pressures Are A Thing
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Wedding planning doesn’t start with vendors. It starts with pressure. In this episode of South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL.life), we talk about the invisible weight so many South Asian and Indian-American brides carry before planning even begins — pressure from family expectations, cultural responsibility, social media comparison, and the desire to “do it right.” This conversation is not about timelines or checklists. It’s about understanding: • Why wedding planning already feels exhausting for so many brides • How pressure shows up quietly — long before decisions are made • The difference between honoring tradition and carrying expectation • Why clarity should come before planning • And how reflection can change the entire experience If you’re at the very beginning of this journey and feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or emotionally heavy — Rituals and Reflections is where clarity begins. It was created as a starting place for South Asian brides to pause, reflect, and name what matters before the noise of planning takes over. SAWL.life exists for wisdom, grounding, and honest conversations around weddings, culture, family, and identity — without judgment, without rushing, and without comparison. 📍 Start here: Rituals and Reflections 📍 All Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok content lives at @theregetis You’re not behind. You’re becoming aware. And that’s a powerful place to begin.
Why So Many South Asian Brides Start Wedding Planning Exhausted
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As the year comes to a close, we didn’t want to post a highlight reel. We wanted to pause. This episode is a reflection on what changed quietly this year — in our work, in the wedding industry, and in the way we think about growth, pressure, and legacy. In this conversation, we talk about: • Why SAWL.life exists • The unseen pressure many South Asian brides carry before planning even begins • How social media has reshaped weddings — for better and for worse • Why we’re intentionally slowing down and choosing alignment over expansion • What it means to build with intention in a world that constantly demands more If you’re entering the new year feeling proud and exhausted, hopeful but cautious, or like you’ve outgrown the pace you once kept — this conversation is for you. This is South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL.life). A space for wisdom, grounding, and honest conversations around weddings, culture, family, and identity. 📍 Start here: Rituals and Reflections — a clarity companion for South Asian brides before planning begins 📍 All Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok content lives at @theregetis Thank you for being here. Thank you for walking with us. Happy New Year 🤍
Not the Year We Planned — But the One We Needed
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In this special Christmas Day episode of South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL), Amy Regeti shares a deeply personal, thoughtful conversation for anyone navigating engagement, wedding planning, and family relationships — especially during the holidays. This episode is for: • Newly engaged couples • Indo-American and fusion families • Anyone planning a wedding while honoring family, culture, and legacy • Those missing loved ones this Christmas — physically or forever We talk honestly about: • Why wedding stress isn’t about logistics — it’s about relationships • Planning a wedding forward, not behind • Navigating family expectations without losing yourself • Christmas in America as culture — not just religion • Indo-American family life and blended traditions • Grief, absence, hope, and honoring those who shaped our lives • Why “happy wife, happy life” misses the real work of partnership • How weddings and holidays reveal family dynamics — they don’t create them This is not a checklist episode. It’s a grounding conversation about love, legacy, and clarity — meant to be listened to slowly, thoughtfully, and maybe even shared with the people you love. If you’re engaged this holiday season, or quietly wondering how to plan a wedding that feels respectful, inclusive, and true to you, this episode is for you. 🤍 RESOURCES MENTIONED • Rituals & Reflections — a pre-planning thinking guide for brides • Clarity Calls — one-on-one, unbiased conversations to help you see clearly 🌿 Learn more at theregetis.com 🌿 Join the SAWL community at sawl.life 📍 Find us on Instagram & Pinterest: @theregetis 📍 YouTube: @amyregeti Merry Christmas to our SAWL-lifers — wherever you are, and however you’re holding this season. The best stories aren’t planned. They’re rendered in real life.
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Here’s the quiet truth no one tells guests before an Indian or Indian-American wedding:

You’re not just watching.
You’re participating.
Not with choreography or rituals — but with presence.

Indian weddings move differently.
They breathe differently.
They carry meaning in moments that don’t announce themselves.

When guests arrive expecting efficiency, cues, or constant explanation, tension builds — and the couple feels it.

What actually matters?
Respect.
Patience.
Openness.
That’s it.

This post isn’t about rules or etiquette.
It’s about showing up with curiosity instead of expectations — and why that one shift changes everything for the couple at the center of it all.

👉 Full blog is live (link in BIO)
👉 Especially worth sharing with non-Indian guests
👉 Brides: this is a great post to send before the wedding day

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#IndianWeddingInspiration
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Here’s the quiet truth no one tells guests before an Indian or Indian-American wedding: You’re not just watching. You’re participating. Not with choreography or rituals — but with presence. Indian weddings move differently. They breathe differently. They carry meaning in moments that don’t announce themselves. When guests arrive expecting efficiency, cues, or constant explanation, tension builds — and the couple feels it. What actually matters? Respect. Patience. Openness. That’s it. This post isn’t about rules or etiquette. It’s about showing up with curiosity instead of expectations — and why that one shift changes everything for the couple at the center of it all. 👉 Full blog is live (link in BIO) 👉 Especially worth sharing with non-Indian guests 👉 Brides: this is a great post to send before the wedding day #IndianAmericanWedding #IndianAmericanBride #FusionWedding #FusionBride #SouthAsianWedding #SouthAsianBride #IndianWeddingPlanning #IndianWeddingCulture #IndianWeddingInspiration #ModernIndianWedding #IndianWeddingEducation #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddingGuests See less

There’s what you see on wedding day.
And then there’s everything that makes us the photographers we are.

This channel is where we share the in-between —
the building, the learning, the late nights,
the marriage that has carried us through nearly two decades of photographing other people’s love stories.

We’re still very much in weddings.
Still shooting.
Still telling stories.
Still showing up for our couples.
But here, you’ll also see how we live, work, problem-solve, and grow together behind the camera —
because who we are off a wedding day shapes how we show up on one.

If you’re planning a wedding,
work in the wedding industry,
or simply love honest conversations about partnership, creativity, and building a life together —
you’ll fit right in.

Subscribe and stay close. YouTube @theregetis
This is the double date you won’t regret.

@TheRegetis_DIY
#DoubleDateYouWontRegret
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There’s what you see on wedding day. And then there’s everything that makes us the photographers we are. This channel is where we share the in-between — the building, the learning, the late nights, the marriage that has carried us through nearly two decades of photographing other people’s love stories. We’re still very much in weddings. Still shooting. Still telling stories. Still showing up for our couples. But here, you’ll also see how we live, work, problem-solve, and grow together behind the camera — because who we are off a wedding day shapes how we show up on one. If you’re planning a wedding, work in the wedding industry, or simply love honest conversations about partnership, creativity, and building a life together — you’ll fit right in. Subscribe and stay close. YouTube @theregetis This is the double date you won’t regret. @TheRegetis_DIY #DoubleDateYouWontRegret #CouplesWhoCreate #DIYCouples #IndianAmericanCouple

Thanksgiving Eve feels extra tender this year.

Grateful for the families we were born into — and the families we’ve built through brides, grooms, parents, friends, vendors, and our SAWL community.

You’ve welcomed us like your own, and we carry that love every day.

A little note from our hearts is live on the blog, if you are into the sappy stuff!

Tap the link in BIO to read.
💕 The Regeti’s

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Thanksgiving Eve feels extra tender this year. Grateful for the families we were born into — and the families we’ve built through brides, grooms, parents, friends, vendors, and our SAWL community. You’ve welcomed us like your own, and we carry that love every day. A little note from our hearts is live on the blog, if you are into the sappy stuff! Tap the link in BIO to read. 💕 The Regeti’s

Yesterday I shared Birju’s baraat as a reel — the color, the music, the movement.
But today, I’m sharing the meaning behind it.

There’s so much more to that moment than drums and dancing… and I felt called to write about it — about family, lineage, belonging, and what Indian-American communities represent in this country far beyond what meets the eye.

If you’ve ever looked at a baraat and wondered what you’re really witnessing — or if you believe America is at its best when we understand each other a little more — this one is worth reading.

📝 Read the full blog linked in the COMMENTS below. 👇👇👇

It’s a story of culture, love, legacy… and why celebrations like this matter far more than most people realize.

Let me know your thoughts after reading — I’d love to hear how it lands for you.

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Yesterday I shared Birju’s baraat as a reel — the color, the music, the movement. But today, I’m sharing the meaning behind it. There’s so much more to that moment than drums and dancing… and I felt called to write about it — about family, lineage, belonging, and what Indian-American communities represent in this country far beyond what meets the eye. If you’ve ever looked at a baraat and wondered what you’re really witnessing — or if you believe America is at its best when we understand each other a little more — this one is worth reading. 📝 Read the full blog linked in the COMMENTS below. 👇👇👇 It’s a story of culture, love, legacy… and why celebrations like this matter far more than most people realize. Let me know your thoughts after reading — I’d love to hear how it lands for you. #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #FusionWeddings #AmericanIndianWedding #BaraatLove #IndianAmericanStories #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #CulturalConnection #FamilyLegacy #ModernAmericanFamily #VirginiaWeddings #DCWeddingPhotographer #DesiWeddingCulture #SouthAsianCommunity #RepresentationMatters #WeddingBlog #WeddingReels #WeddingStorytelling #TheRegetis #SAWL #SouthAsianWeddedLife #MulticulturalLove #InterfaithMarriage #CulturalCelebration #WeddingWisdom #LearnTheCulture #DiversityMakesAmerica #BirjuAndTara #LegacyInMotion 👇👇👇

Regeti Feature Friday ✨

Some Vidai`s feel ceremonial…
and then there are Vidaiis like this.

Palak and her grandfather — a moment that says everything without a single word.
You could feel the attachment, the history, the love that only a grandparent carries.

Vidai isn’t just a goodbye.
It’s generations holding on… and letting go… all at once.

If you want storytellers who notice the moments that matter most, explore more at theregetis.com.

And join us at SAWL.life for deeper conversations around the South Asian wedding experience.

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Regeti Feature Friday ✨ Some Vidai's feel ceremonial… and then there are Vidaiis like this. Palak and her grandfather — a moment that says everything without a single word. You could feel the attachment, the history, the love that only a grandparent carries. Vidai isn’t just a goodbye. It’s generations holding on… and letting go… all at once. If you want storytellers who notice the moments that matter most, explore more at theregetis.com. And join us at SAWL.life for deeper conversations around the South Asian wedding experience. #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #FusionWedding #Vidai #Vidaai #Bidaai #SouthAsianBride #IndianBride #GrandfatherLove #EmotionalMoments #Regetis #SAWLLife #MarriedToIndia #FusionBride #HinduWedding #WeddingInspiration

What makes a South Asian fusion wedding fusion?
Hint: It’s not just about skin tone or who’s marrying outside the culture.

Fusion happens when:
✨ Two Indian families speak different languages
✨ Two regional traditions meet under one mandap
✨ Two religions blend with respect
✨ Two American upbringings reinterpret cultural roots
✨ Two worlds — any worlds — choose love over labels

This is why we chose this niche.
Because fusion isn’t a buzzword.
It’s the lived experience of so many Indian-American couples navigating identity, culture, family, and love — all at once.

Today’s blog touches the real heart of fusion weddings, including:

✨ How wardrobe, rituals & food carry generational meaning
✨ Why family dynamics are the true fusion challenge
✨ What makes these weddings emotionally rich and unforgettable
If you’re planning a fusion or Indian-American wedding — or simply love seeing two worlds become one — this one is for you.

Read the full post via the link in our bio.

Photo credit: @cookingcarnival - Dhwani Mehta

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What makes a South Asian fusion wedding fusion? Hint: It’s not just about skin tone or who’s marrying outside the culture. Fusion happens when: ✨ Two Indian families speak different languages ✨ Two regional traditions meet under one mandap ✨ Two religions blend with respect ✨ Two American upbringings reinterpret cultural roots ✨ Two worlds — any worlds — choose love over labels This is why we chose this niche. Because fusion isn’t a buzzword. It’s the lived experience of so many Indian-American couples navigating identity, culture, family, and love — all at once. Today’s blog touches the real heart of fusion weddings, including: ✨ How wardrobe, rituals & food carry generational meaning ✨ Why family dynamics are the true fusion challenge ✨ What makes these weddings emotionally rich and unforgettable If you’re planning a fusion or Indian-American wedding — or simply love seeing two worlds become one — this one is for you. Read the full post via the link in our bio. Photo credit: @cookingcarnival - Dhwani Mehta #weddingculture #SouthAsianWeddings #FusionWedding #IndianAmericanWedding #SouthAsianFusion #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #DesiBride #FusionBride #NorthSouthFusionWedding #InterfaithWedding #InterculturalLove #IndianAmericanBride #SouthAsianBride #DCWeddingPhotographer #LuxuryWeddingPhotographer #FusionCeremony #HinduWedding #TamilBride #PunjabiBride #GujaratiBride #MalayaleeBride #IndianWeddingInUSA #TheRegetis #SouthAsianWeddedLife #SAWL #WeddingPlanningTips #BrideToBe2025 #BrideToBe2026 #WeddingInspiration