Many of you blog followers may remember this sweet face from when we took her portraits in 8th grade. We cannot believe that this year she graduated and is off to William and Mary to further her education. As proud as we are of her that she has truly grown to blossom into such a beautiful young lady, gosh we are starting to feel like we are getting old! What I would not give to be 18 once more, okay well maybe 21!
Christmas in America is culture as much as it is tradition 🤍
It’s family, food, memories, and the people we carry with us — both near and far.
Today’s South Asian Wedded Life episode holds space for engagement, family dynamics, Indo-American life, and the emotions that surface when love and legacy meet.
Sending love to everyone navigating the season in their own way.
YouTube @amyregeti is where the entire heartfelt episode is ... head on over!
🎄 Merry Christmas, SAWL family.
There’s something special about engagement celebrations that are kept intimate — they breathe differently.
Bhavya & Jayant’s South Asian Indian engagement celebration at Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg, Virginia was filled with easy laughter, meaningful conversations, and the kind of togetherness that reminds you what these moments are really about.
Stone Tower is such a beautiful fit for smaller, lighthearted gatherings — open spaces, vineyard views, and a natural elegance that doesn’t need overproduction to shine. It’s a place where families can relax, reconnect, and truly enjoy being together.
It was also a pleasure working closely with Bhavya’s mom during the booking process. Her confidence and decisiveness — right from the referral — spoke volumes.
In so many Indian and Indian-American families, parents thoughtfully vet vendors while couples juggle school, residencies, fellowships, and demanding careers. When trust is there, everything flows exactly as it should.
Authenticity always wins.
The laughter, the smiles, the memories — and the promise of what’s still to come. 🤍
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📍 Stone Tower Winery | Leesburg, VA
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Coming off a wedding weekend always leaves me thoughtful 🤍
Somewhere between unloading camera bags, folding laundry, and realizing Christmas is next week, I found myself replaying a quiet thought I know I’m not alone in…
We shouldn’t have to explain neglect to our kids or visiting family in a place meant to teach reverence.
I finally sat down and talked about it — honestly, gently, and without judgment — in a new episode of SAWL - Spilling the Chai with Amy ☕️
If you’ve ever left a place of worship feeling spiritually full but physically unsettled… this conversation might be for you.
🎥 Full episode on YouTube @amyregeti
Link in bio
And I’d really love to hear your thoughts in the comments 🤍
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Planning an Indian or South Asian wedding is supposed to feel joyful.
But for so many brides… it quietly feels heavy.
Heavy with expectations.
Heavy with pressure.
Heavy with guilt for wanting something different — or something simpler.
Heavy with the feeling of being watched instead of supported.
And no one really talks about that part.
This week on South Asian Wedded Life, I shared a conversation that many brides are thinking — but rarely feel allowed to say out loud.
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering:
“Why does this feel so hard already?”
“Why don’t I feel excited yet?”
“Why does this feel heavier than I expected?”
You’re not broken.
You’re not ungrateful.
And you’re not alone.
This episode isn’t about planning.
It’s about naming the invisible weight brides carry — culturally, emotionally, quietly.
🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube - (Search Amy Regeti or click the link in bio)
💬 If you feel comfortable sharing — what part of planning your wedding feels the heaviest right now?
This space was made for you.
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