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Telugu weddings flourish in Texas as NRIs recreate traditions in US
By Srikanth Aluri||4 min read at Times of India
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Written by a model, not by Times of India · not verifiedAI summary· Generated October 19, 2026
- Telugu families in the United States are increasingly holding traditional weddings in Texas, where a growing ecosystem of venues, vendors, and ritual services makes it easy to recreate customs without traveling to India. Affluent NRIs are converting large properties into wedding resorts, and the trend is creating economic opportunities while helping diaspora members maintain cultural traditions.
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VIJAYAWADA: A wedding steeped in Telugu tradition, complete with elaborate rituals, traditional cuisine, vibrant décor and age-old customs, no longer requires a journey back to India.
For Telugu families in the United States, recreating the quintessential wedding back home has become increasingly convenient, with almost every service and ritual requirement available locally — from purohits and wedding planners to caterers, photographers, mehndi artists and entertainment providers.
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