
Coming off a wedding weekend always leaves me thoughtful đ¤
Somewhere between unloading camera bags, folding laundry, and realizing Christmas is next week, I found myself replaying a quiet thought I know Iâm not alone inâŚ
We shouldnât 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 â honestly, gently, and without judgment â in a new episode of SAWL - Spilling the Chai with Amy âď¸
If youâve ever left a place of worship feeling spiritually full but physically unsettled⌠this conversation might be for you.
đĽ Full episode on YouTube @amyregeti
Link in bio
And Iâd really love to hear your thoughts in the comments đ¤
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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 â 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 â but rarely feel allowed to say out loud.
If youâve ever found yourself wondering:
âWhy does this feel so hard already?â
âWhy donât I feel excited yet?â
âWhy does this feel heavier than I expected?â
Youâre not broken.
Youâre not ungrateful.
And youâre not alone.
This episode isnât about planning.
Itâs about naming the invisible weight brides carry â culturally, emotionally, quietly.
đĽ Watch the full episode on YouTube - (Search Amy Regeti or click the link in bio)
đŹ If you feel comfortable sharing â what part of planning your wedding feels the heaviest right now?
This space was made for you.
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27 years ago this week â on December 9th, 1998 â I met a man who would change the entire trajectory of my life.
Not just because I fell in love with himâŚ
but because loving him meant learning how to live between two worlds.
Todayâs SAWL episode is one of the most personal Iâve ever recorded:
âBetween Two Worlds: The Real Life of Indian American Couples.â
Iâm sharing what it really looked like to be the American girl who married an Indian manâŚ
⢠waiting almost two years for his familyâs blessing
⢠eloping because love couldnât wait
⢠blending identities
⢠fearing Iâd lose myself
⢠finding belonging slowly, then suddenly
⢠and reliving the wedding I never had through 1,000 of our brides.
If youâre an Indian American couple, a fusion couple, or someone navigating traditions, expectations, or in-laws from another culture â this episode will make you feel so deeply seen.
Itâs tender.
Itâs honest.
Itâs layered.
Itâs us.
Watch the full episode on YouTube @amyregeti â and let me know if any part of it sounds like your story too. âĽď¸
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If posing feels intimidating, youâre not alone â especially in South Asian and fusion weddings where outfits, jewelry, rituals, and expectations stack layer upon layer.
So here are five simple shifts that make a world of difference in your portraits:
1ď¸âŁ Chin slightly forward + down
2ď¸âŁ Soft, relaxed hands
3ď¸âŁ Let your veil/dupatta frame your face
4ď¸âŁ Shift your weight for instant natural elegance
5ď¸âŁ Breathe in⌠smile out
None of these tips are about perfection.
Theyâre about presence â showing up in your own skin, your own way, with confidence that doesnât compete with anyone elseâs version of âbridal.â
If youâre planning your wedding and want more guidance â cultural, emotional, or practical â youâll find it all across:
⨠Rituals & Reflections
⨠REHEARSED (Coming soon!)
⨠RENDERED (coming soon!)
⨠Clarity Calls with Amy
⨠Wedding photography with The Regetiâs
Your wedding deserves preparation that feels empowering⌠not overwhelming.
Link in comments OR visit theregetis.com to learn more.
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Living between two worlds isnât easy â even after 30 years of it.
One thing Iâve learned being married into an Indian family is this:
You can love a culture deeply⌠without carrying the emotional weight of all its expectations.
Sometimes we take on roles â mediator, peacemaker, translator â simply because weâre the ones who âget it.â
But hereâs your reset for the week:
Youâre not responsible for holding everything together alone.
Not every misunderstanding needs your fixing.
Not every expectation needs your yes.
Ask yourself today:
âIs this mine to carry, or did I pick it up because I always do?â
New SAWL blog is live with a perspective only someone living between cultures can offer.
Start the week with clarity and intention. ⨠Link to BOOK can be found in BIO
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