This guide is actively expanding. The temples and vendors below are real and independently verified, but this is not yet a complete directory for the Virginia/DC metro area — more categories are being added.
The Indian Community in Virginia & DC: Temples & Wedding Vendors
Last updated: September 20, 2026
Virginia & DC's Indian Community, at a Glance
The Virginia/DC metro area is home to a large and established Indian community. For NRI families here — whether planning a wedding or looking for a place of worship — this guide covers verified temples and wedding vendors across Northern Virginia and the DC/Maryland metro.
Hindu Temples for Weddings in Virginia & DC
Rajdhani Mandir
4525 Pleasant Valley Rd, Chantilly, VA · (703) 378-8401
Confirmed via an independent site visit account.
Hindu Temple of Virginia (Balaji Temple)
Virginia
Established 1989, a real 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to Sri Lakshmiprasanna Venkateswara Swamy.
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
Maryland (serves the DC/VA metro directly)
Confirmed via a WeddingSutra real-wedding feature — the couple explicitly chose it as their wedding venue: “the architecture is just stunning and the auditorium served as the venue for our mandap.”
Contact each temple directly to confirm current wedding-booking availability, officiant arrangements, and any requirements.
Virginia & DC Wedding Vendors (Confirmed So Far)
8 of 10 major vendor categories have at least one verified business, sourced from a real WeddingSutra-credited wedding (Parvaty & Sahil). Confirm current availability and contact details directly before booking.
Decor
Ruhee Decorators
Photobooth
Facetime Photobooth (Virginia)
Catering
Paradise Indian Cuisine
Hair & Makeup
Salon SBS (Virginia)
Cross-verified via 2 independent sources
Mehndi
Henna Harmony (Virginia)
Entertainment
Minakshi Entertainments (Maryland)
Photography
Journeys by Ram
Venue
Hyatt Regency Dulles, Virginia
Still Being Researched for Virginia & DC
A dedicated DJ (separate from general entertainment), bridal/groom attire, invitations, and baraat transportation are not yet confirmed, along with community associations, local publications, and the Virginia/DC marriage license process. Check directly with your local circuit court clerk for current marriage license requirements.
Find Your Match in Virginia & DC's Indian Community
If you're an NRI family in the Virginia/DC area looking to connect with verified matches — locally or with families elsewhere in the diaspora — browse profiles on NRI Hearts or create a free profile to start browsing verified matches today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get married at a Hindu temple in the Virginia/DC area?
Yes — Rajdhani Mandir in Chantilly, the Hindu Temple of Virginia (Balaji Temple), and the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland (serving the DC/VA metro) all support Hindu wedding ceremonies. Contact the specific temple directly to check availability and requirements.
Is this page a complete Virginia/DC wedding vendor directory?
Not yet — this is an expanding guide. 8 of 10 major vendor categories currently have at least one verified business, sourced from a real WeddingSutra-credited wedding. A dedicated DJ (separate from general entertainment), attire specialist, invitation designer, and baraat transportation provider have not yet been verified for this area.