From the mehendi to the janti — how to plan a photography timeline that captures every ritual without slowing the day.
A traditional Nepali wedding unfolds across several days of ritual, family, and celebration. Planning photography around these events is less about scheduling and more about understanding the rhythm of each ceremony.
Start with the mehendi. Soft afternoon light, close-up detail work, and candid frames of the bride with her closest friends set the emotional tone for the entire wedding album.
On the main day, the swayambar and saat phera are the two moments no photographer should ever miss. Position two shooters — one for wide context, one for the couple's expressions.
Finally, leave room in the timeline for portraits at golden hour. Fifteen quiet minutes with the couple away from the crowd creates the frames families print and hang for decades.

