Please RSVP by April 15, 2020
We respectfully ask that no boxed gifts are brought. If you would like to give us a gift, then money towards our honeymoon would be welcomed.
For the Sangeet night, traditional Indian Attire or Semi-Formal American Attire is welcomed. The Wedding Ceremony will be held in a Gurdwara (Temple). For the religious wedding ceremony it is not mandatory to wear Indian attire. It is very important to keep your head covered at all times when in the prayer hall. There are lightweight scarves available, but feel free to bring something you own. Whatever you decide, dressing modestly is a must. That means no plunging necklines and short skirts. Besides, you will be required to sit cross-legged on the floor and this will prove difficult in tight or short clothing. You will be asked to remove your shoe's when entering the prayer hall. There will be a specified area to leave your shoes during the service. For the reception, please dress your best and wear some dancing shoes!
Before entering the prayer hall, you'll be asked to remove your shoes & cover your head. Upon entering the prayer hall, all practicing Sikhs walk to the front and bow their head to the Guru Granth Sahib (the holy book). People of other religions are more than welcome to do so as well, or they may take a seat. Per tradition, men usually sit on the left and ladies on the right but feel free to sit on whatever side you feel most comfortable as a family/group. If you're unable to sit on the floor, you're welcome to take a seat in a chair at the back of the hall. Backs or soles of the feet shouldn't be turned towards the holy book. The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes. The ragis (preachers) will do kirtan (sung prayers), and we will take 4 rounds around the Sikh Holy Book (the Guru Granth Sahib) each representing a pillar of marriage. You can read more about the ceremony, tradition and faith at http://www.sikhs.org/wedding/.
Seats are limited. If your invitation says "and Family" or “and Guest,” then yes, if not, we would prefer if it was just you.