PLANNING & CULTURE

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Guidance for the celebration you are planning — venue guides, ceremony explainers, timelines, and the details that make a multi-day South Asian wedding run beautifully.

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Roshni and Zakir wedding portrait

Real Weddings

Celebrations we’ve filmed, told in full — the couple, the culture, the day.

Maharani Films production team

Expert Notes

Behind-the-scenes craft from the team who films these weekends.

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A preview of the Journal topics to come. While the full stories are being prepared, explore our related wedding resources below.

Aanchal and Saurabh wedding portrait

Investment & Budget

How many photographers do you need for an Indian wedding?

When two events run at once, one team can’t be in two rooms. Here’s how to staff coverage to the wedding you’re actually having.

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Sonam and Mohan beneath a floral mandap

Ceremonies & Traditions

A complete guide to Hindu wedding ceremony rituals

From the Baraat to the Saptapadi — the meaning behind each rite, and the moments worth holding on film.

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Sikh wedding ceremony

Ceremonies & Traditions

Sikh wedding photography: Gurdwara etiquette & what to expect

Seated coverage, silent shutters, no flash. How we work within a Gurdwara’s terms, respectfully.

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Sangeet celebration

Planning the Weekend

How many days is an Indian wedding? A timeline guide

Mehndi, Haldi, Sangeet, the ceremony, the reception — a clear map of a multi-day celebration.

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Wedding venue prepared for a celebration

Venues & Cities

Best South Asian wedding venues in New Jersey

From grand ballrooms to garden estates — the NJ venues that hold a large celebration beautifully.

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Bridal portrait with traditional jewellery

The Bride’s Guide

Female photographers for the bride’s preparations: why it matters

For many families, the getting-ready room is a private space. Here’s how we cover it, at no extra cost.

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Planning your own celebration?

That’s exactly who we make these for. Tell us your dates — we reply within 24 hours.

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Free Guide

The South Asian Wedding Planning Guide

A beautifully made guide to planning a multi-day celebration — timelines, events, and what to ask a photo & film team before you book.

The downloadable guide is not available here yet. Ask our team about the guide through our contact form.

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When you’re ready, tell us about your celebration — we’ll reply within 24 hours with your date and your figure. Every collection includes a complimentary engagement session and a same-day edit.

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