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Saketh and Thrisha – Telugu Wedding at The Riverview Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland

Saketh and Thrisha – Telugu Wedding at The Riverview Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland

Venue Location: Gaylord Hotel, 201 WATERFRONT STREET, NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND, USA,  20745

It was a day when one looked up and thought if it would rain or shine, and as a photographer, you think to yourself, just make it through to the reception, and all will be fine! Thank the Lord above it did for Thrisha and Saketh’s beautiful traditional Telugu South Indian wedding ceremony and all the beautiful light that wrapped them in Riverview Ballroom.
You never realize just how much love and trust truly surrounds you in a community until you photograph the son’s wedding of one of the first people you friended when moving all the way across the world and starting a new journey just out of your teens, practically! You quickly realize the meaning of the bonds formed, the trust that is given, and the support that you have spent almost more than two decades growing and earning within a devoted, loving, and committed community. Srinu and I would be amiss if we did not acknowledge how we got to be amongst one of the top South Asian teams not only in the DMV but recognized on a global level. It is all of you, our loved ones, and clients alike, and we cannot thank you enough for that kind of love and loyalty – all of you know who you are, and you mean the world to us. In turn, we are always here to do the same.
So Saketh, Thrisha, and family, we hope that through our lens, we did your day the justice it so deserved as the weather waited till sunset to drop its happy, heartfelt tears to bless your day. To Sumeet and his team over at Dream Shaadi, we cannot commend you enough on your abilities to run a show no matter how large and putting all things in place, keeping all things in order and, of course, on time with a little buffer to spare, so here we go – hope you enjoy a little of what we have to share!

A few sample images from Saketh and Thrisha – Telugu Wedding at The Riverview Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland


 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland



 Saketh and Thrisha - Telugu Wedding at The Riverside Sunset Ballroom, Gaylord Hotels, Oxon Hill, Maryland

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    There is someone who greets the guests at almost every Hindu wedding we photograph before they ever see the bride or groom.

Lord Ganesha. ❤️

Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, and after more than two decades of photographing Indian and fusion weddings, Ganesha has become one of those details we instinctively look for.

Sometimes he’s grand and surrounded by flowers. Sometimes he’s a small murti quietly placed near the ceremony entrance. But his presence means something: new beginnings, wisdom, prosperity and the removal of obstacles.

And what bigger new beginning is there than marriage?

For our Indian-American and fusion families, we also think there’s something important in this: traditions don’t have to remain frozen in time to remain meaningful.

Celebrate them. Explain them to your children. Let grandparents tell the stories. Blend traditions from both sides. Add the birthday cake if you want to! There is no cultural purity test your family needs to pass.

Tradition survives because we continue carrying it forward—even when the next generation carries it a little differently.

And a Regeti family fun fact? Ganesh isn’t our only birthday today. Our son Brijesh turns 24 while spending his birthday in Peru in the Peace Corps! ❤️

He also has medical school applications out there in the universe, so given Ganesha’s reputation for removing obstacles… we’re just saying, a little birthday favor would be perfectly timed. 😉🙏🏽

Happy 24th Birthday, Brijesh. We love you tremendously and are so proud of you.

And Happy Ganesh Chaturthi from our fusion family to yours.

Different paths. Beautiful together. ❤️
    And she's off! That train is doing ALL the talking. 😍 No one ever really sees the hours of hand-sewn lacework, the fittings, the careful steps down the aisle just to keep it perfect — but oh my goodness, when it unfolds like this? Pure statement piece. This is why we always hang back a beat before the ceremony starts — some of the best storytelling happens in the walk itself.

What detail on your dress (or your partner's outfit) are you most excited for us to capture? Tell us in the comments, or DM us to chat about your big day! 👇@tarab413
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@lashkarra · mom and sister of bride indian dress
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@shopreverly · navy bridemaids dresses
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    There's a whole story happening in this one shot. Tara's hands are just resting there, but you can feel the anticipation in them — and meanwhile everything else around her is full throttle, last touches happening, the clock ticking down to "it's time." This is the kind of moment we live for as photographers... the quiet inside the chaos, right before it all begins.

Have a getting-ready moment like this you still think about? Tell us in the comments, or DM us if you're planning your big day and want these details captured too. 💛 @tarab413
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This is my favorite kind of chaos to photograph — the in-between moments right before the doors open, when a wedding party of tiny humans (and their very patient grownups) are doing everything they can to hold it together for just a few more minutes. Been shooting these hallway holding patterns for almost 20 years and they never get old.

What's your favorite pre-ceremony moment — the nerves, the giggles, or the "please don't cry" pep talks? Tell me below, or DM us to chat about capturing your own day. 👇 @tarab413
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This is exactly why we love fusion weddings — the joy, the family energy, the sheer logistics of pulling off two ceremonies in one day. Tara and Birju, you crushed it. 🙌

Planning a multi-ceremony celebration of your own? Drop a comment or DM us — we live for this kind of beautiful chaos. @tarab413
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Moments like this are exactly why we love what we do. Ready to capture yours? Send us a DM or book a consult with us! @tarab413
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@lashkarra · mom and sister of bride indian dress
@whiteswanbridal · White Wedding Dress
@shopreverly · navy bridemaids dresses
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
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We love catching these split-second moments in between the more serious parts of the ceremony — the laughter, the teasing, the little cultural traditions passed down half-joking, half-serious. Tara embraced every bit of it, and it showed. This is exactly why we never put the cameras down between rituals. Comment below if you've heard of this tradition (or tried to win it at your own wedding) 👇 @tarab413
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@shayonajunction · Groomsmen Indian Outfits
@lenghacholi_ · Bridesmaids Indian Outfits
@Maheshwarilifestyle · Grooms Outfit
@manyavarmoheyusa · Bride's Pink Dress
@lashkarra · mom and sister of bride indian dress
@whiteswanbridal · White Wedding Dress
@shopreverly · navy bridemaids dresses
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Here's what decades of doing this has taught us: nobody remembers to ask for the posed shots in the moment. They're too busy living the day. That's our job — to know which ones matter before you do, and to make sure you have them when you're looking back in year 10, not just scrolling in year one. 

Whose photo like this do you still have hanging up? 

Tell us in the comments, or DM us if you're planning and want to talk through what shots matter most for your family.

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