How to Plan a 3‑Day South Asian Wedding in Oregon (Timeline + Vendor Tips)
Planning a Wedding In the Pacific Northwest
Multi‑day weddings deserve structure and soul. Here’s how we build timelines that honor rituals, protect light, and keep you out of logistics jail.
Sample 3‑Day Timeline (Customizable)
Day 1 — Haldi / Welcome (5–10pm)
7:00a décor + details
8:30a couple arrival + family greetings + Photog team arrives
9:00a Puja
10:00p Tea, snacks served
10:30p Haldi
12:30p Lunch (Couple outfit change)
1:30p Couple portraits + Family portraits
2:00p Break
4:00p Getting ready for Welcome Dinner
5:30 - 6:30p Couple portraits
6:00p Welcome Dinner (rest of guests arrive)
6:30p dinner
Day 2 — Sangeet (6–11pm)
5:00p Couple portraits
6:00p guests arrive (drinks and hors d'oeuvres passed)
7:00p performances (90 minutes)
8:45p open dance floor + street portraits outside
Day 3 — Ceremony + Reception
7:00a Grooms details and portraits
8:00a Bride’s details and portraits
9:00a Family portraits + Bridal party
9:45a baraat (buffer 15 minutes)
10:30a ceremony (60–90 minutes)
1:00p lunch + rest
6:00p reception details + room reveal
6:30p couple portraits (golden hour)
7:15p entrances, toasts, first dance
9:00p outfit change + party coverage
Prime dates (especially spring and fall) are already being claimed by planners.
Custom photography timelines, location scouting, and curated vendor recs take time.
The earlier we connect, the more time we have to design a story that feels like you.
Venue Notes
Columbia Gorge Venues: account for weather, wind & sun plan (have a fire contingency)
Wine Country: transit between vineyards—plan 20–30 minutes
Portland urban venues: parking plans (limited) + transporting guests
[Always have a few venue back ups in case of any emergencies, especially weather-related, unforeseen acts]
Photo/Film Must‑Knows
Family formal list capped at 20–25 groups (we move fast, but time is real)
Previews for social next day; highlights in one week; galleries in 6–8 weeks; films in 8–12 months
Content add‑on for reels/TikToks if you want extra social juice
Vendor Checklist
Planner, florist, rentals, HMUA, DJ/band + live Dhol player, caterer (dietary options), transportation, lighting, tenting, photo/film/content, henna artist, sari draping stylist.
FAQs
Do you work with multiple ceremonies or interfaith events? Yes—timeline and team scale accordingly.
How do you protect cultural rituals? We coordinate with your pundit/officiant and assign coverage angles so the moment leads us to shoot as the events unfold.
Do you travel for destination weddings? Yes, we are based in Portland Oregon and travel nationwide and abroad.
Kim Jeyaraj is the founder of DavidAnn Weddings, a Portland-based wedding photographer known for capturing multicultural celebrations through a design-forward lens. With over a decade of experience, Kim specializes in blending editorial style with documentary depth. Her work has been featured in WedVibes, Oregon Wedding Day, Maharani Weddings and more. When she’s not photographing soul-stirring love stories, she’s reading diasporic literature or curating moodboards that mix fashion, faith, and heritage.
