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By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) Some wedding days are beautiful.Some wedding days are emotional.And then there are wedding days like Sahana and Reed’s — beautiful, emotional, and absolutely unforgettable in the most hilarious, heartwarming ways. Their Christian ceremony at Outlook at Saddleridge was the second chapter in a...
There are weddings you photograph…and then there are weddings you feel. Sahana and Reed’s Tamil Hindu ceremony at the Outlook at Saddleridge in Chesterfield Virginia was one of those experiences that settles into your chest — the kind that stays long after the last blessing is spoken and the last garland is exchanged. From the moment...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) There’s a moment at almost every South Asian–American wedding where you can actually feel two worlds meeting.Sometimes it’s quiet — like a mother teaching her soon-to-be daughter-in-law how to fold a dupatta.Sometimes it’s loud — like a Baraat rolling in while the DJ...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) A clarity guide for the Indian & Fusion bride who deserves confidence, calm, and fewer surprises. If you’re planning a South Asian or Indian-American wedding, you already know this journey comes with more layers than anyone outside our community realizes. The...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) There’s something timeless about Morven Park — the moment you step onto those tree-lined paths, the world quiets just enough for two people to simply be themselves. It’s one of our favorite places to photograph in Northern Virginia, not just because...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) Recently, I came across a Hospice-related news story shared in People Magazine that stopped me in my tracks — something simple, but powerful enough to stir memories I haven’t revisited in years. It reminded me of the part of my life...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) There’s something unforgettable about a celebration that feels like the room itself is holding its breath — glowing softly, shimmering gently, wrapping every guest in warmth. That was Samantha and Abhi’s final night at Lansdowne Resort. A night she dreamed would...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) There’s something about the moment right after a proposal — when the ring catches the light, the phone starts buzzing, and suddenly the celebration turns into a spreadsheet. Before you even have time to say “we’re engaged,” someone’s asking, “So, when’s the wedding?” Sound...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) There’s a certain kind of quiet that follows when someone important leaves — not the kind that feels like peace, but the kind that hums with memory. When my mother-in-law boards her flight back to India, that quiet fills the house....
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) There’s something sacred about community — especially when it’s built around love, legacy, and the beauty of our cultures. When we began South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL), it wasn’t just another blog or podcast. It was born out of nearly two decades...
By Amy & Srinu Regeti — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) A Love That Feels Familiar Some weddings feel meant to be — not just because two people found each other, but because their families already share a quiet history that reaches back generations. For Samantha and Abhi, that history is part of...
By Amy Regeti (aka Aunt Mammie to ShelbyJ) — The Regeti’s | South Asian Wedded Life (SAWL) There are moments in life that stop you in your tracks — that remind you just how far love, family, and time can carry you. Last night was one of those moments. My niece, Shelby, and her fiancé,...
Sahana & Reed’s Tamil Hindu wedding was pure heart — the kind of day where tradition, love, and family all meet in the same breath.
From Reed arriving in his Granddad’s red Thunderbird convertible… to the way Sahana’s family welcomed his family like they’d known them forever… the entire day felt like a celebration of connection.
They’re one of those rare couples who carry that school-days kind of love — playful, grounded, and genuine at the soul level. The kind of love that makes a ceremony feel bigger than the rituals, and a marriage feel bigger than the moment.
New blog post is live — full story, full gallery, and all the meaning behind this beautiful Tamil ceremony.
Link in bio to read. ❤️
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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
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If you`re planning a South Asian or fusion wedding… this one is for you.
The wedding industry still teaches brides the Western way of planning — but our weddings don’t work like that. Not even close.
So today, I’m breaking down 5 things every South Asian bride should know before hiring any vendors — the exact clarity that saves stress, money, and so many timeline headaches down the road.
If you’ve ever wondered:
• “What order should I book vendors in?”
• “Why does everyone have a different answer?”
• “Why do timelines feel so confusing?”
• “Are we doing too much? Not enough? Missing something?”
…this carousel will help you breathe and see things clearly.
I built this as a quick-but-impactful guide for Indian & Fusion brides who want to plan with confidence — not chaos — and who deserve vendors who truly understand the multi-day, multi-cultural, multi-family layers of our celebrations.
✨ Read the deeper dive on today’s blog — it’s already live.
✨ And if you want even more clarity in your planning journey, join the newsletter
We’re building for our inner circle — where we’ll be sharing insider guidance, seasonal offerings, planning wisdom, and all the exciting updates on RENDERED & REHEARSED before anyone else hears about them.
Our weddings don’t come with a rehearsal…
But your guidance should.
Stay close — more is coming.
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Sahana & Reed’s engagement session at Morven Park reminded us why we love what we do — the laughter, the stories, the in-between moments where we truly get to know our couples.
We’re sharing their full feature on the blog today… and it’s a special one. A little catch-up, a little heart, and a whole lot of what’s coming next for The Regeti’s.
✨ Tap the link in our bio to read the full post.
And if you haven’t yet, join our email list — it’s about to become our most personal space, where we’ll share new stories, insider wedding wisdom, and those seasonal surprises we only send to our inner circle.
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