Akbar Sayed Journal

See photos and cinema and read about a beautiful Reston Hyatt Muslim Bengali wedding. About the couple Tagrina is original from Seattle, Washington and moved to Maryland to work at The University of Maryland, College Park. Rakib grew up in Columbia (my hometown!) and is currently doing a residency in neurology with a heavy focus…

Indian Wedding Planner This week we’re highlighting another incredible South Asian Wedding vendor based out of Maryland serving the Washington D.C., Virginia and Maryland area (DMV)- Preeti Exclusive!  She’s an incredibly talented Indian Wedding Planner, incredible human being and co-founder of Styckie!  I met with her recently to learn more about her and her business…

Hyatt Chesapeake Hindu Wedding Manali and Shan’s goregous Hyatt Chesapeake bay Hindu wedding was stunning from beginning to end. Check out their Highlight reel and photography below all created by the Akbar Sayed Photography team! First Look Their first look took place at the pier in the middle of the bay. As gorgegous as it was…

Continuing on with highlighting some of the best Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia area South Asian wedding vendors I want to introduce you to L’Ambiance Wedding Decor.  Based out of Mclean, Virginia I had the pleasure of working with them on Archana and Swagat’s Nepali – Indian Hindu fusion wedding (here is another Nepali –…

We moved to Lansdowne in June of this year and have fell in love with it here.  The people are so kind and the scenery is beautiful.  With being walking distance to Lansdowne Resort and Spa it’s only obvious that I want to explore this beautiful location.  I’ve seen Lansdowne Resort and Spa be used…

It was about 10 am yesterday and I was staying on top of my Instagram feed when I received a message from Chandini.  She explained to me that her wedding was originally set for November in St. Thomas which was hit by hurricane Irma.  My heart sank, I immediately felt for more than just her…

Hindu and Sikh Wedding Sabreet and Arun had a beautiful fusion Hindu (South Indian) and Sikh wedding.  We started the day out with getting ready photos.  For her make up artist, Sabreet chose to work with Herneet who’s work speaks for itself (she has a following over 23 k on Instagram).  I was with Sabreet and…

Memona & Salman’s Unforgettable Andrew Mellon Auditorium Pakistani Wedding Some love stories deserve a setting as grand as the love they celebrate. Memona & Salman’s Andrew Mellon Auditorium Pakistani wedding was a breathtaking fusion of timeless elegance and rich South Asian traditions. With the grandeur of this historic Washington, DC venue, their multi-day wedding felt…