Sameera and Travis engaged! | Markham | Shenandoah Valley | Virginia Wedding Photographers

Sameera and Travis were one of those rare finds at a local bridal show as they stopped off at our booth and before we knew it the show was almost over. Sameera, a lawyer and Travis in the United States Army it was simply assumed planning was most likely going to be a bit tricky as their wedding was in just a couple months and they had yet to nail down some pretty key vendors. Luckily with the help of Sumeet Bagai with Dream Shaadi they were able to bring it all together and last minute get their session in with us at the Hartland Orchard in Markham, Virginia. For those who have not been to Markham it’s definitely a place to go and experience not only the orchards but Philip Carter Winery of Virginia where I do believe the absolute best bottle of dessert wine is made and served, Sweet Danielle a Vidal Blanc wine. Cheers!

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II ( NIKON CORPORATION )

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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. 🤍

Check out our blog to read more - Link in BIO.

📍 Stone Tower Winery | Leesburg, VA

#SouthAsianEngagement #IndianEngagement #StoneTowerWinery #LeesburgVirginia #IndianAmericanWedding #EngagementCelebration #VirginiaWineries #LoudounCountyEvents #IntimateCelebrations #TheRegetis #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia

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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. 🤍

Check out our blog to read more - Link in BIO.

📍 Stone Tower Winery | Leesburg, VA

#SouthAsianEngagement #IndianEngagement #StoneTowerWinery #LeesburgVirginia #IndianAmericanWedding #EngagementCelebration #VirginiaWineries #LoudounCountyEvents #IntimateCelebrations #TheRegetis #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia

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 🤍

#SpillingTheChaiWithAmy #SouthAsianWeddedLife #SAWL #HonestConversations #WeddingWeekendThoughts #FaithAndCare #TempleLife #RealTalk

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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 🤍

#SpillingTheChaiWithAmy #SouthAsianWeddedLife #SAWL #HonestConversations #WeddingWeekendThoughts #FaithAndCare #TempleLife #RealTalk

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.

#SouthAsianBride #IndianWeddingPlanning #FusionBride #IndianAmericanBride #WeddingPlanningStress #IndianWeddingPressure #SouthAsianWedding #IndianBrideLife #WeddingPlanningReality #BrideBurnout #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddingCulture #FusionWedding #SAWL #TheRegetis #RitualsAndReflections #IndianBrideSupport #WeddingPlanningEmotions #CulturalExpectations #IndianWeddingJourney

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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.

#SouthAsianBride #IndianWeddingPlanning #FusionBride #IndianAmericanBride #WeddingPlanningStress #IndianWeddingPressure #SouthAsianWedding #IndianBrideLife #WeddingPlanningReality #BrideBurnout #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddingCulture #FusionWedding #SAWL #TheRegetis #RitualsAndReflections #IndianBrideSupport #WeddingPlanningEmotions #CulturalExpectations #IndianWeddingJourney

27 years ago this week — on December 9th, 1998 — I met a man who would change the entire trajectory of my life.

Not just because I fell in love with him…
but because loving him meant learning how to live between two worlds.

Today’s SAWL episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded:
“Between Two Worlds: The Real Life of Indian American Couples.”

I’m sharing what it really looked like to be the American girl who married an Indian man…

• waiting almost two years for his family’s blessing
• eloping because love couldn’t wait
• blending identities
• fearing I’d lose myself
• finding belonging slowly, then suddenly
• and reliving the wedding I never had through 1,000 of our brides.

If you’re an Indian American couple, a fusion couple, or someone navigating traditions, expectations, or in-laws from another culture — this episode will make you feel so deeply seen.

It’s tender.
It’s honest.
It’s layered.
It’s us.

Watch the full episode on YouTube @amyregeti — and let me know if any part of it sounds like your story too. ♥️

#SouthAsianWeddedLife #SAWL #FusionCouples #IndianAmerican #InterculturalMarriage #TheRegetis #SouthAsianLove #DesiAmerican #FusionWedding #CulturalIdentity #MarriageStories #RealTalkRelationships #LoveAcrossCultures

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27 years ago this week — on December 9th, 1998 — I met a man who would change the entire trajectory of my life.

Not just because I fell in love with him…
but because loving him meant learning how to live between two worlds.

Today’s SAWL episode is one of the most personal I’ve ever recorded:
“Between Two Worlds: The Real Life of Indian American Couples.”

I’m sharing what it really looked like to be the American girl who married an Indian man…

• waiting almost two years for his family’s blessing
• eloping because love couldn’t wait
• blending identities
• fearing I’d lose myself
• finding belonging slowly, then suddenly
• and reliving the wedding I never had through 1,000 of our brides.

If you’re an Indian American couple, a fusion couple, or someone navigating traditions, expectations, or in-laws from another culture — this episode will make you feel so deeply seen.

It’s tender.
It’s honest.
It’s layered.
It’s us.

Watch the full episode on YouTube @amyregeti — and let me know if any part of it sounds like your story too. ♥️

#SouthAsianWeddedLife #SAWL #FusionCouples #IndianAmerican #InterculturalMarriage #TheRegetis #SouthAsianLove #DesiAmerican #FusionWedding #CulturalIdentity #MarriageStories #RealTalkRelationships #LoveAcrossCultures

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