Xiaoqi Li Photography

10/02/2026

My favorite Hindi wedding day itinerary? No 4a wakeup call, rushed outfit changes, endless family formal combos, or long midday gap. I love modern timelines like the one Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Planner created, allowing for a schedule that kept the day relaxed and stress-free. This looked like:
1) Relaxed morning getting ready, with media team coverage beginning around 11a
2) First look for the couple and portraits together
3) Wedding party & family formals all done pre-ceremony
4) Baraat followed by a short break
5l One hour ceremony
5) Cocktail hour - slightly extended to 1.5 hrs allowing ample time for their one styling change
6) Reception events and table photos (instead of mandap portraits) into dancing the night away. Coverage ended around 10p.
Desi vendors, couples and guests alike - do you prefer the traditional early start + gap, or the modern fusion itinerary? 👀
Creative Team
Design + Planning | Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Planner
Venue | Wylder Hotel Windham Wylder Windham Weddings
Photography | Xiaoqi Li
Videography | SKL Studio
Florals | JDV Floral
Stationery | Jameson Hill Designs | Luxury Wedding Stationery
Sangeet Rentals | A L T A I R ~ F L O R A L S & D E C O R
DJ | Raman Singh
Catering | Chutney Masala Indian Bistro Navjot Arora
Golf Carts | W&B Golf Carts, Inc.
Mehndi | M E H N D I K A L O G I E
Fall wedding in the Catskills | Wylder Windham wedding | NYC Indian fusion wedding | Fall upstate NYC wedding

09/23/2026

When the Etsy witch pays off and keeps the rain away for an entire Hudson Valley wedding weekend ✨
The dreamy light showed off all the desi fashion so beautifully! Have you ever seen a purple-to-green ombré like this?! Combined with the floral bejeweled top and matching jewelry, Smitha's Sangeet look was just stunning. This whole evening was such a good mix of color, movement, and everyone fully leaning into the celebration 💃🏽🕺🏽
Swipe to see more favorites from part one of their Wylder Hotel Indian wedding weekend. Plenty more to come!
Creative Team Design + Planning | Hudson Valley Destination Wedding Planner
Venue | Wylder Hotel Windham Wylder Windham Weddings
Photography | Xiaoqi Li
Videography | SKL Studio
Florals | JDV Floral
Stationery | Jameson Hill Designs | Luxury Wedding Stationery
Sangeet Rentals | A L T A I R ~ F L O R A L S & D E C O R
DJ | Raman Singh
Catering | Chutney Masala Indian Bistro Navjot Arora
Golf Carts | W&B Golf Carts, Inc.
Mehndi | M E H N D I K A L O G I E
Beauty | ANU | Bridal Makeup &hair NJ/NYC/PA

08/06/2026

The chicest thing you can do for your wedding? Make it unmistakably yours ✨

Celebrate your heritage. Honor your faith. Bring the fur babies. Give tradition a twist. Start new ones. Marry your best friend. Laugh hard. Feel everything.

Perfection is overrated. A celebration that feels completely like you? And captured by yours truly? Very chic ❤️

06/29/2026

30 years & 30 days felt like a good time to catchup on my birthday x business anniversary post 🥂 🎂 Swipe for a stroll down memory lane of some of my favorite branding photos from the past 9 years. Can't wait to see what year 10 brings ✨
Credit to my many wonderful photographer friends over the years: Eilish | Charlottesville Wedding Photographer (1,9) Jontell Vanessa (2,3,5) Kyra G ⚡️ Wedding Photographer (4,6) Mike Kropf (7) Kevin Lau | Photographer (8)

06/19/2026

What a fitting way to close out my spring wedding season - surrounded by romantic florals, lush greenery, and the warmth of faith and family (...and the literal warmth of almost summer in Virginia 😂) . Congratulations again to our sweet couple, A&O!
The Atrium at Meadowlark is the perfect venue daytime events like this Nikkah ceremony. We enjoyed beautiful light all day long while staying cool in the AC, while also easily enjoying beautiful garden views a few steps away.
As I look back on this season, I'm in awe of how many different types of cultural traditions my team and I have been a part of. Our year has already included Catholic mass, Vietnamese tea ceremony, Jewish hora, Bengladeshi mehndi, Muslim Nikkahs, many modern American traditions, and more.
I'm grateful for the trust of all of my couples to capture such a broad range of traditions. I'm reminded of why I'm so passionate about inclusivity and cultural knowledge - because all couples deserve their celebrations with respect and authenticity as much as joy and beauty.
Creative Team
Photography | Xiaoqi Li
Venue | The Atrium at Meadowlark Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Planner & Florist | Brousseau Events
Videography | Noah & Sarah
Beauty | Kristina Menaker
Coffee Cart | Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
Photobooth | Biscotti Booth via Xiaoqi Li
Multicultural wedding photographer, Destination Indian wedding, DC Indian wedding photographer, Virginia Indian wedding photographer, VA Nikkah photography, Chinese wedding photographer

05/22/2026

03/29/2026

ICYMI - it's cherry blossom season again! 🌸 was perfect for enjoying the blooms along with a little more privacy and greenery for Juliana & Joe's engagement session.
The gardens are a great alternative to the popular Tidal Basin spots. The area still gets very crowded on the weekend though, and you can only come when the garden is already open. So definitely plan accordingly for the best portrait experience.
Can't wait to return in July with to celebrate with J&J!
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens | DC Engagement Session | DC Wedding Photographer |

02/20/2026

We've been featured! Thank you Perfete for the beautiful writeup about our sweet couple. Link below to read all about their meetcute and see this beautiful Jewish African American fusion wedding at Eastwood Winery:

https://perfete.co/blog/she-photobombed-his-selfie-seven-years-later-they-got-married-at-one-of-virginia-s-most-stunning-wineries

02/19/2026

With their dating anniversary being on Valentine's Day, our couple decided to double down and make it their wedding anniversary as well. Their classic Richmond wedding styled in pinks and reds was perfect for celebrating their love story and holiday weekend. Congratulations again to Brigid & Jack - I mean, Mrs and Mr Brigid Godfrey 😂❤️
Creative Team
Photography |
Planning |
Florals |
Beauty |
DJ |
Photo Booth |
Reception Venue + Catering |
Ceremony Venue |
Bridal Boutique |
Content Creator |
Hotels |
Welcome Party | Old City Bar
Winter Richmond Wedding | Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Wedding | Richmond Catholic Wedding | Virginia Valentine's Day Wedding | Jefferson Hotel Wedding