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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Don’t Regret This!

Don’t Regret This!

Your wedding photos are the only thing that lasts beyond your big day, yet so many brides have photography regrets they wish they could go back and change! Don’t let that be you.<br /><br />In this episode of the South Asian Wedding Guru podcast, I’ll break down:<br /><br />📸 The #1 wedding regret brides have (and how to avoid it).<br />💰 Why the cheapest photographer often comes with a hidden cost.<br />🚫 Why Uncle Bob with a camera isn’t a safe bet for your big day.<br />🔦 How bad lighting, missed moments, and poor editing can ruin wedding memories.<br />🎯 Why investing in the right photographer is the smartest wedding decision.<br /><br />// Chapters:<br />0:00 Introduction<br />1:58 Too Good To Be True<br />6:55 Uncle Bobs<br />9:13 Bad Lighting<br />15:14 Not Spending Enough<br />15:50 Free Wedding Album<br />16:56 Reach Out!<br />17:17 Outro<br /><br />Wedding photography isn’t just about taking pictures—it’s about capturing the emotion, details, and moments you’ll cherish forever. Before you book your photographer, watch this episode so you don’t make a mistake you’ll regret!<br /><br />💬 Have a wedding photography regret? Share your story in the comments!<br /><br />📸 Ready to book a photographer who knows how to get it right? Let’s chat: https://regetis.com.<br /><br />📲 Follow me on Instagram for more wedding insights: @theregetis

Your wedding photos are the only thing that lasts beyond your big day, yet so many brides have photography regrets they wish they could go back and change! Don’t let that be you.

In this episode of the South Asian Wedding Guru podcast, I’ll break down:

📸 The #1 wedding regret brides have (and how to avoid it).
💰 Why the cheapest photographer often comes with a hidden cost.
🚫 Why Uncle Bob with a camera isn’t a safe bet for your big day.
🔦 How bad lighting, missed moments, and poor editing can ruin wedding memories.
🎯 Why investing in the right photographer is the smartest wedding decision.

// Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:58 Too Good To Be True
6:55 Uncle Bobs
9:13 Bad Lighting
15:14 Not Spending Enough
15:50 Free Wedding Album
16:56 Reach Out!
17:17 Outro

Wedding photography isn’t just about taking pictures—it’s about capturing the emotion, details, and moments you’ll cherish forever. Before you book your photographer, watch this episode so you don’t make a mistake you’ll regret!

💬 Have a wedding photography regret? Share your story in the comments!

📸 Ready to book a photographer who knows how to get it right? Let’s chat: https://regetis.com.

📲 Follow me on Instagram for more wedding insights: @theregetis

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Quick myth-bust for you: does the groom always lead the pheras? Nope! Around that sacred fire, who walks first actually comes down to regional customs and family tradition — sometimes the groom leads the first few rounds, sometimes the bride does, and it can shift depending on whether the family follows Saptapadi (7 rounds) or Mangal Fera (4 rounds). Look closely next time and you`ll catch these little differences everywhere.

We could just post pretty photos with one throwaway line underneath, but that`s not really us — we`d rather you actually learn something about the traditions we get to witness. If that sounds like your kind of page, stick around and follow along. And if you`re planning your own ceremony and want a team that actually knows the difference between a Saptapadi and a Mangal Fera, send us a DM — we`d love to chat.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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Quick myth-bust for you: does the groom always lead the pheras? Nope! Around that sacred fire, who walks first actually comes down to regional customs and family tradition — sometimes the groom leads the first few rounds, sometimes the bride does, and it can shift depending on whether the family follows Saptapadi (7 rounds) or Mangal Fera (4 rounds). Look closely next time and you'll catch these little differences everywhere.

We could just post pretty photos with one throwaway line underneath, but that's not really us — we'd rather you actually learn something about the traditions we get to witness. If that sounds like your kind of page, stick around and follow along. And if you're planning your own ceremony and want a team that actually knows the difference between a Saptapadi and a Mangal Fera, send us a DM — we'd love to chat.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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

That dhol beat hits and suddenly everyone`s grabbing hands, laughing, and moving before they even realize they`re dancing! This is exactly the energy that makes baraat moments so much fun to shoot - the joy is contagious and it spreads through the whole crowd in seconds. Shoutout to SJS Events for always making sure the party starts right on cue, because timing like that is everything on a wedding day.

Got a baraat or sangeet coming up? Drop a comment or DM us - we`d love to capture your crowd going wild too.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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That dhol beat hits and suddenly everyone's grabbing hands, laughing, and moving before they even realize they're dancing! This is exactly the energy that makes baraat moments so much fun to shoot - the joy is contagious and it spreads through the whole crowd in seconds. Shoutout to SJS Events for always making sure the party starts right on cue, because timing like that is everything on a wedding day.

Got a baraat or sangeet coming up? Drop a comment or DM us - we'd love to capture your crowd going wild too.

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

First looks: y`all know we have opinions on these! There`s something so special about that quiet moment before the chaos of the day begins — just the two of you, no crowd, no timeline pressure, just pure reaction shots that are pure gold for us to capture. But we get it, some couples love the idea of walking down the aisle and seeing each other for the first time in front of everyone — tradition and all those happy tears from family watching. Both have their magic, honestly.

So tell us — are you team first look, or are you saving that moment for the ceremony? Drop a comment below or DM us and let`s chat about what fits your day best!

@sjsevents @ritzcarltontysonscorner

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First looks: y'all know we have opinions on these! There's something so special about that quiet moment before the chaos of the day begins — just the two of you, no crowd, no timeline pressure, just pure reaction shots that are pure gold for us to capture. But we get it, some couples love the idea of walking down the aisle and seeing each other for the first time in front of everyone — tradition and all those happy tears from family watching. Both have their magic, honestly.

So tell us — are you team first look, or are you saving that moment for the ceremony? Drop a comment below or DM us and let's chat about what fits your day best!

@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

Sometimes being better at what you do means knowing what you shouldn’t be trying to do yourself.

That realization is why The Regeti’s and Diego Stuart Films now share an exclusive partnership for our wedding films.

When COVID stopped the world, it gave us time to think. We watched convenience become attractive and technology make it easier to believe one company could simply do everything.

But we kept coming back to one question:

Just because we can, does that mean we should?

Photography is our craft. We’ve spent more than two decades studying, practicing and refining it. Filmmaking deserves that same respect.

Over the years we’ve worked alongside many filmmakers. Some good. Some very good. And occasionally, someone whose talent, instincts and care make you realize: this is different.

That is what we found with Diego Stuart Films.

So we chose collaboration.

The Regeti’s remain photographers. Diego Stuart Films remains filmmakers.

Two businesses. Two specialized crafts. One team giving our families the photographs and films their memories deserve.

We know each other. We communicate. We aren’t meeting for the first time on your wedding morning figuring out who gets the light, where someone stands or whose shot takes priority.

Photography and cinema shouldn’t compete. They should complement one another.

Because these aren’t simply “deliverables.”

Someday a photograph may be how your children know what their grandparents looked like. A film may be how they hear a voice they no longer remember—the laugh, the movement, the hug, the way someone said your name.

COVID reinforced something we already believed:

Memories become valuable long before we realize they’re becoming memories.

No shortcuts. No trying to be everything to everyone. Just two teams staying in the lanes we’ve spent years earning—together.

The Regeti’s × Diego Stuart Films

Photography by photographers. Cinema by filmmakers. Created collaboratively.

Because your family deserves both done exceptionally well.

@diegostuartfilms

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Sometimes being better at what you do means knowing what you shouldn’t be trying to do yourself.

That realization is why The Regeti’s and Diego Stuart Films now share an exclusive partnership for our wedding films.

When COVID stopped the world, it gave us time to think. We watched convenience become attractive and technology make it easier to believe one company could simply do everything.

But we kept coming back to one question:

Just because we can, does that mean we should?

Photography is our craft. We’ve spent more than two decades studying, practicing and refining it. Filmmaking deserves that same respect.

Over the years we’ve worked alongside many filmmakers. Some good. Some very good. And occasionally, someone whose talent, instincts and care make you realize: this is different.

That is what we found with Diego Stuart Films.

So we chose collaboration.

The Regeti’s remain photographers. Diego Stuart Films remains filmmakers.

Two businesses. Two specialized crafts. One team giving our families the photographs and films their memories deserve.

We know each other. We communicate. We aren’t meeting for the first time on your wedding morning figuring out who gets the light, where someone stands or whose shot takes priority.

Photography and cinema shouldn’t compete. They should complement one another.

Because these aren’t simply “deliverables.”

Someday a photograph may be how your children know what their grandparents looked like. A film may be how they hear a voice they no longer remember—the laugh, the movement, the hug, the way someone said your name.

COVID reinforced something we already believed:

Memories become valuable long before we realize they’re becoming memories.

No shortcuts. No trying to be everything to everyone. Just two teams staying in the lanes we’ve spent years earning—together.

The Regeti’s × Diego Stuart Films

Photography by photographers. Cinema by filmmakers. Created collaboratively.

Because your family deserves both done exceptionally well.

@diegostuartfilms

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

There`s a moment at every wedding where all that planning, all that waiting, all that emotion just... lifts. You can see it on everyone`s face once the formalities are done and it`s finally time to celebrate. Tara`s brother was giving full Nick Jonas energy during his sister`s speech (we see you), and by the time the limbo came out, we`re pretty sure every generation on that dance floor took a turn. Nights like this are exactly why we love what we do. 🕺💃

Want your reception energy captured like this? Send us a DM or book a consult — link in bio!

@tarab413

@birrju

@theregetis · Photographer

@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

@djsuhel · DJ / Band

@thehairbrewer · Hair

@saraaboo, @fouz.artistry · Makeup

@mintnaillounge · Nails

@thewestinarlington · Venue

@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue

@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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There's a moment at every wedding where all that planning, all that waiting, all that emotion just... lifts. You can see it on everyone's face once the formalities are done and it's finally time to celebrate. Tara's brother was giving full Nick Jonas energy during his sister's speech (we see you), and by the time the limbo came out, we're pretty sure every generation on that dance floor took a turn. Nights like this are exactly why we love what we do. 🕺💃

Want your reception energy captured like this? Send us a DM or book a consult — link in bio!
@tarab413
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo, @fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

The Mr. & Mrs., finally! 🎉

There`s just something about that first portrait as a married couple — you can feel the relief, the excitement, the "we actually did it" energy all at once. Fusion weddings hold a special place in our hearts because they bring together two families, two cultures, and two beautifully different stories into one celebration. Moments like this are exactly why we do what we do.

Have you been to a fusion wedding lately, or are you planning one? We`d love to hear about it in the comments — and if you`re looking for a photography team that understands how meaningful these blended celebrations are, send us a message. We`d be honored to help capture your day.

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The Mr. & Mrs., finally! 🎉

There's just something about that first portrait as a married couple — you can feel the relief, the excitement, the "we actually did it" energy all at once. Fusion weddings hold a special place in our hearts because they bring together two families, two cultures, and two beautifully different stories into one celebration. Moments like this are exactly why we do what we do.

Have you been to a fusion wedding lately, or are you planning one? We'd love to hear about it in the comments — and if you're looking for a photography team that understands how meaningful these blended celebrations are, send us a message. We'd be honored to help capture your day.

Something we`ve learned after 20 years of shooting South Asian and fusion weddings: knowing the name of a ritual doesn`t mean we understand it. Every family does things a little differently — the order might change, the significance might shift, the person leading it might not be who you`d expect. So before we ever pick up a camera, we ask questions. Lots of them.

What does this moment mean to your family? Who`s involved? What happens right before, and right after? Those answers help us be in the right place at the right second — not guessing, not scrambling, just ready. That`s how we capture the details that matter most: the ones you`ll want to point to years from now and say, "that`s exactly how it happened."

If you`re planning your wedding and want photographers who`ll actually take the time to understand your traditions, we`d love to chat. Send us a message or drop a comment about a tradition that`s special to your family!

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Something we've learned after 20 years of shooting South Asian and fusion weddings: knowing the name of a ritual doesn't mean we understand it. Every family does things a little differently — the order might change, the significance might shift, the person leading it might not be who you'd expect. So before we ever pick up a camera, we ask questions. Lots of them.

What does this moment mean to your family? Who's involved? What happens right before, and right after? Those answers help us be in the right place at the right second — not guessing, not scrambling, just ready. That's how we capture the details that matter most: the ones you'll want to point to years from now and say, "that's exactly how it happened."

If you're planning your wedding and want photographers who'll actually take the time to understand your traditions, we'd love to chat. Send us a message or drop a comment about a tradition that's special to your family!

The maid of honor`s job is NEVER done! 😂 Mid-recessional, bouquet in hand, grinning ear to ear... and there she is, still on duty, making sure that train falls just right. This is the stuff we live for — the split second nobody else even notices because everyone`s watching the couple, but we catch it every time.

This fusion celebration had it all — the church aisle, the sherwanis and sarees cheering from the pews, pure joy on every face. Moments like this are exactly why we shoot the whole room, not just the aisle. Tag a maid of honor who`d do this without even being asked 👇 @tarab413
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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The maid of honor's job is NEVER done! 😂 Mid-recessional, bouquet in hand, grinning ear to ear... and there she is, still on duty, making sure that train falls just right. This is the stuff we live for — the split second nobody else even notices because everyone's watching the couple, but we catch it every time.

This fusion celebration had it all — the church aisle, the sherwanis and sarees cheering from the pews, pure joy on every face. Moments like this are exactly why we shoot the whole room, not just the aisle. Tag a maid of honor who'd do this without even being asked 👇 @tarab413
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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. ❤️

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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
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboofouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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Open post by theregetis with ID 18206752402363814

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
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboofouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

This is the part no one plans for. Tara had already arrived, the doors were about to open, and there was no time for a formal bridal party photo — so instead of forcing one, we worked with what we had. "Tara, look back, drop your bouquet" — and just like that, the girls came running to gather her train, laughing, adjusting, completely in the moment. Thirty seconds before walking down the aisle, and it turned into one of my favorite images from her whole day.

This is why we never stick rigidly to a shot list. The real moments are usually the ones that happen when there`s supposedly no time left. Have a wedding day timeline that feels too tight for photos? DM us — we love figuring out how to make it work. @tarab413
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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Open post by theregetis with ID 17986873287067020

This is the part no one plans for. Tara had already arrived, the doors were about to open, and there was no time for a formal bridal party photo — so instead of forcing one, we worked with what we had. "Tara, look back, drop your bouquet" — and just like that, the girls came running to gather her train, laughing, adjusting, completely in the moment. Thirty seconds before walking down the aisle, and it turned into one of my favorite images from her whole day.

This is why we never stick rigidly to a shot list. The real moments are usually the ones that happen when there's supposedly no time left. Have a wedding day timeline that feels too tight for photos? DM us — we love figuring out how to make it work. @tarab413
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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Open post by theregetis with ID 17913838158264408

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
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

That look on their faces?! The anticipation is REAL as everyone waits on Tara to make her entrance. 😄 You can practically feel the countdown happening in this hallway — flower girls fussing with their dresses, the littlest ring bearer clutching his sippy cup like it`s his most important job of the day, and one very serious best man giving us his best "are we doing this or what" face.

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
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery

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Open post by theregetis with ID 18108741740584079

That look on their faces?! The anticipation is REAL as everyone waits on Tara to make her entrance. 😄 You can practically feel the countdown happening in this hallway — flower girls fussing with their dresses, the littlest ring bearer clutching his sippy cup like it's his most important job of the day, and one very serious best man giving us his best "are we doing this or what" face.

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
@birrju
@theregetis · Photographer
@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
@djsuhel · DJ / Band
@thehairbrewer · Hair
@saraaboo,@fouz.artistry · Makeup
@mintnaillounge · Nails
@thewestinarlington · Venue
@saintgeorgeschurch · Ceremony Venue
@dmvdecor · Decorator, Invitation / Stationery