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Top 3 Tips For Hiring A Planner For Your South Asian Wedding

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Planning a South Asian wedding can feel overwhelming, but hiring the right wedding planner makes all the difference. In this episode of the South Asian Wedding Guru podcast, I’m sharing the Top 3 tips and 10 Questions you NEED to ask before hiring your wedding planner. From managing multi-day events to understanding cultural traditions, these tips will help you find the perfect match for your dream wedding.

💍 Topics Covered in This Episode:

Why your planner’s experience with South Asian weddings matters. Questions to ensure your planner can handle cultural nuances and family dynamics. The importance of timelines, vendor networks, and emergency planning. As someone “Married to India,” I bring a unique perspective to the South Asian wedding industry, blending my personal journey with professional expertise. I aim to make your wedding planning process smooth, fun, and stress-free.

📸 Did you know I’m also a South Asian wedding photographer? If you’re looking for a photographer who truly understands the traditions and emotions of South Asian weddings, reach out to check my availability – https://www.regetis.com/contact-us/ev…

💼 Are you a brand or vendor looking to collaborate? Let’s work together to connect with the growing South Asian wedding market. Reach out to me directly!

🎥 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and comment below with your thoughts or questions. What do YOU want to know about South Asian weddings?

You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast…

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3DGGUsN…

If you are interested in learning more about my background, you can listen to my Married To India podcast here – https://marriedtoindia.com

Special appearances by

Ani Sandhu – Ace of Events – https://www.regetis.com/info/info-faq…

Sarah Obenour – CG&Co

Chayanika and Neal – https://www.regetis.com/info/info-faq…

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  • SPA in DhakaDecember 8, 2024 - 1:13 am

    Looking forward to more of your posts and seeing how you tackle other interesting topics. Keep up the great work!ReplyCancel

    • regetiDecember 8, 2024 - 9:58 am

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There aren`t really words for what Alex`s face says in this moment — that`s a whole lifetime with her dad wrapped up in one look. Moments like this are exactly why we linger a beat longer than we probably need to, camera up, just waiting. We`ve been doing this a long time and it still gets us every single time.



Being trusted to be someone`s eyes and ears on a day this big? That`s not something we take lightly, ever. It`s the whole reason we show up and give everything we`ve got, every single event.



If you want photographers who actually feel your day with you, not just document it — let`s talk. Drop a comment or DM us to start planning yours.



@alexfox_reynolds

@smevents @ritzcarltonwashingtondc

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There aren't really words for what Alex's face says in this moment — that's a whole lifetime with her dad wrapped up in one look. Moments like this are exactly why we linger a beat longer than we probably need to, camera up, just waiting. We've been doing this a long time and it still gets us every single time. Being trusted to be someone's eyes and ears on a day this big? That's not something we take lightly, ever. It's the whole reason we show up and give everything we've got, every single event. If you want photographers who actually feel your day with you, not just document it — let's talk. Drop a comment or DM us to start planning yours. @alexfox_reynolds @smevents @ritzcarltonwashingtondc

Alex and Jamie`s wedding day started with this gorgeous flat lay at the Ritz Carlton in DC — Jimmy Choos, the invitation suite, those rings tucked into red boxes that just pop against the marble. Planner Sara with SM Events pulled together every little piece so beautifully.



Honestly, we`ve been photographing details like this for almost two decades, and how couples want them captured has changed so much. Rings on a book, shoes in a window, invites styled with flowers — it`s become its own art form. We always wonder: are couples looking back at these images years later and still loving how their day was told? We think that`s the real test. Tell us in the comments — what detail from your wedding day means the most to you now?

#WeddingPhotography #RegetisPhotography #Regetis #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #FusionWedding #DCWedding #RitzCarltonWedding #WeddingDetails #WeddingInspo

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Alex and Jamie's wedding day started with this gorgeous flat lay at the Ritz Carlton in DC — Jimmy Choos, the invitation suite, those rings tucked into red boxes that just pop against the marble. Planner Sara with SM Events pulled together every little piece so beautifully. Honestly, we've been photographing details like this for almost two decades, and how couples want them captured has changed so much. Rings on a book, shoes in a window, invites styled with flowers — it's become its own art form. We always wonder: are couples looking back at these images years later and still loving how their day was told? We think that's the real test. Tell us in the comments — what detail from your wedding day means the most to you now? #WeddingPhotography #RegetisPhotography #Regetis #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #FusionWedding #DCWedding #RitzCarltonWedding #WeddingDetails #WeddingInspo

Am I the only one who watches for this? Every single bride has this one moment under the four pillars where she just... drifts. Eyes down, hands still, somewhere else entirely for a few seconds. I always wonder what`s running through her mind right there.



If you`re a bride who remembers that exact feeling and you`re willing to tell me what you were thinking, I would love to hear it. Drop it in the comments or DM me — we love to collect all these little stories.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Am I the only one who watches for this? Every single bride has this one moment under the four pillars where she just... drifts. Eyes down, hands still, somewhere else entirely for a few seconds. I always wonder what's running through her mind right there. If you're a bride who remembers that exact feeling and you're willing to tell me what you were thinking, I would love to hear it. Drop it in the comments or DM me — we love to collect all these little stories. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

Hours of sitting still while this artwork gets created — and that`s not even counting all the time spent planning and debating the design beforehand! There`s a whole ritual to henna: the patience, the skill of the artist, and that hope that it dries deep and dark because tradition says that means something good for the marriage.



I love catching these quiet in-between moments on getting-ready day — mehndi still fresh, your bridesmaids in search of the lotion in an effort to ease placing them on. Did you hide your fiancé`s name somewhere in your design? Tell me in the comments — I want to know if he spotted it right away! And if you`re planning a wedding and want a photographer who notices these little details too, send us a DM.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Hours of sitting still while this artwork gets created — and that's not even counting all the time spent planning and debating the design beforehand! There's a whole ritual to henna: the patience, the skill of the artist, and that hope that it dries deep and dark because tradition says that means something good for the marriage. I love catching these quiet in-between moments on getting-ready day — mehndi still fresh, your bridesmaids in search of the lotion in an effort to ease placing them on. Did you hide your fiancé's name somewhere in your design? Tell me in the comments — I want to know if he spotted it right away! And if you're planning a wedding and want a photographer who notices these little details too, send us a DM. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

Everyone talks about the lehenga (rightfully so, it`s a whole production) but let`s talk about the sherwani for a second. The embroidery, the buttons, the fabric selection that has to complement the bride`s outfit without competing with it - that`s real thought and real time. Hanging it on a wall for a pretty shot doesn`t tell that story though. What tells the story is Dad`s hands doing up those buttons, that quiet minute before everything gets loud. We always look for it.

#SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #SouthAsianWedding #DesiWedding #IndianWeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotography #RegetisPhotography #DesiFusionWedding #IndianBride

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Everyone talks about the lehenga (rightfully so, it's a whole production) but let's talk about the sherwani for a second. The embroidery, the buttons, the fabric selection that has to complement the bride's outfit without competing with it - that's real thought and real time. Hanging it on a wall for a pretty shot doesn't tell that story though. What tells the story is Dad's hands doing up those buttons, that quiet minute before everything gets loud. We always look for it. #SouthAsianWeddings #IndianWeddings #WeddingPhotographersInVirginia #IndianWeddingPhotographersInVirginia #SouthAsianWedding #DesiWedding #IndianWeddingPhotography #WeddingPhotography #RegetisPhotography #DesiFusionWedding #IndianBride @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

WHAT’S IN A PORTRAIT?



Somewhere along the way, the traditional bridal portraits have started disappearing.



Wedding photography became more candid, editorial and movement-driven—and we love all of that. But the portrait should never become collateral damage to a trend.



Long before photography, families commissioned painted portraits to preserve a person for generations. Photography changed who had access to that privilege, but not its purpose.



These are legacy photographs.



That’s why we believe every bride AND groom deserves dedicated portrait time on the wedding timeline—in addition to editorial images, candids, couples portraits and family formals.



There’s another reason we protect this time.



For a bride, everything is finally on. Hair. Makeup. Jewelry. The outfit chosen months ago. And before the doors open, the baraat begins and the beautiful chaos takes over, she gets a few minutes to slow down.



To breathe.

To take it in.

To simply be the bride.



Then we make the portrait.



Because 50 years from now, someone may hold this photograph and say:



“That was my mother.”

“That was my grandmother.”

“Look at her.”



Some photographs aren’t made for a feed.



They’re made for a family.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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WHAT’S IN A PORTRAIT? Somewhere along the way, the traditional bridal portraits have started disappearing. Wedding photography became more candid, editorial and movement-driven—and we love all of that. But the portrait should never become collateral damage to a trend. Long before photography, families commissioned painted portraits to preserve a person for generations. Photography changed who had access to that privilege, but not its purpose. These are legacy photographs. That’s why we believe every bride AND groom deserves dedicated portrait time on the wedding timeline—in addition to editorial images, candids, couples portraits and family formals. There’s another reason we protect this time. For a bride, everything is finally on. Hair. Makeup. Jewelry. The outfit chosen months ago. And before the doors open, the baraat begins and the beautiful chaos takes over, she gets a few minutes to slow down. To breathe. To take it in. To simply be the bride. Then we make the portrait. Because 50 years from now, someone may hold this photograph and say: “That was my mother.” “That was my grandmother.” “Look at her.” Some photographs aren’t made for a feed. They’re made for a family. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

Some details deserve more than a quick photograph.



Wedding rings are one of them.



For many of our Indian-American and fusion couples, the rings are actually part of the blending of traditions that makes their wedding uniquely theirs.



The wedding ring as we commonly recognize it in America is deeply rooted in Western wedding tradition. The circle has represented continuity and eternity for centuries, and the exchange of rings eventually became one of the most recognizable symbols of marriage in Western culture.



And we love watching our couples fold that tradition right alongside everything else.



A mangalsutra.

Sindoor.

Thali.

Toe rings.

Sacred threads.

Garlands.

And these rings.



Different traditions. Different histories. All carrying meaning into the same marriage.



Which is also why we believe the rings deserve more than simply being placed into the obligatory overhead photograph with the invitation, shoes, perfume and jewelry.



Yes, we photograph that too.



But we also want this.



A photograph where the rings themselves become the subject.



Because years from now, these little pieces of metal will have lived an entire life with you. They’ll acquire scratches. Maybe a stone will be reset. A band may eventually be resized. They’ll travel, wash dishes, hold babies, build careers, weather difficult seasons and hopefully still be sitting on those same hands decades from now.



That makes this photograph considerably more sentimental than it may appear today.



Wedding photography isn’t just about proving everything was there.



Sometimes it’s about recognizing what deserves to be remembered on its own.



And these absolutely do.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Some details deserve more than a quick photograph. Wedding rings are one of them. For many of our Indian-American and fusion couples, the rings are actually part of the blending of traditions that makes their wedding uniquely theirs. The wedding ring as we commonly recognize it in America is deeply rooted in Western wedding tradition. The circle has represented continuity and eternity for centuries, and the exchange of rings eventually became one of the most recognizable symbols of marriage in Western culture. And we love watching our couples fold that tradition right alongside everything else. A mangalsutra. Sindoor. Thali. Toe rings. Sacred threads. Garlands. And these rings. Different traditions. Different histories. All carrying meaning into the same marriage. Which is also why we believe the rings deserve more than simply being placed into the obligatory overhead photograph with the invitation, shoes, perfume and jewelry. Yes, we photograph that too. But we also want this. A photograph where the rings themselves become the subject. Because years from now, these little pieces of metal will have lived an entire life with you. They’ll acquire scratches. Maybe a stone will be reset. A band may eventually be resized. They’ll travel, wash dishes, hold babies, build careers, weather difficult seasons and hopefully still be sitting on those same hands decades from now. That makes this photograph considerably more sentimental than it may appear today. Wedding photography isn’t just about proving everything was there. Sometimes it’s about recognizing what deserves to be remembered on its own. And these absolutely do. @sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner