Anand Karaj – The ‘Blissful Union’ Takes Place At The Gurdwara During The Day Time. The Wedding Ceremony Is Centred Around The Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book). The Groom Enters The Ceremony Hall First Once The Bride Arrives The Couple Sit Next To Each Other On The Floor With The Bride Sitting To The Left Side Of The Groom, Facing The Guru Granth Sahib. The Marriage Is Conducted By A Amritdhari (Amrit Initiation In Sikhism) Sikh. The Couple And Their Respective Parents Stand To Offer Ardaas To ‘Waheguru’, Followed By Singing Of Shabads. The Priest Tells The Couple About The Importance Of The Marriage And Their Union Their Responsibilities To Each Other The General Idea Of Leading A Spiritual Life According To Sikh Tenets. The Couple Then Bows Down Before The Guru Granth Sahib. The Father Of The Bride Places A Saffron Coloured Scarf On The Groom’s Shoulder And The Other End In Bride’s Hand. This Symbol They Now Joined And Ready To Take The Lavaas (Wedding Vows). Lavan Pheras The Priest Conducting The Marriage Performs The Four Lavan Or Stanzas From The Guru Granth Sahib. Upon Completing The Reading Of The First Stanza, The Couple Walk Slowly Around The Guru Granth Sahib In Clockwise Direction, With The Groom Leading The Bride. At The Completion Of The Round The Couple Return To Their Positions Yet Remain Standing For The Remaining Three Hymns. The Process Of Circumambulation Is Repeated Three More Times After Each Lavan. The Raagis Sing The Lavans In The Background While The Couple Performs The Pheras. Anand Sahib The Raagis Sing Hymns Of Anand Sahib. An Ardaas Is Offered As An Indication That The Wedding Ceremony Is Complete. A Random Hymn From The Guru Granth Sahib Is Chosen To Be Recited While Khatah Prasad Is Distributed Among The Congregation.
This is Black Tie Optional. Indian outfit is not required. Please arrive at 9:30am, we will start at 10am. You will be required to remove your shoes and cover your head with a scarf when you enter the Temple. We will have scarfs for you to borrow, or you may use any of your own scarves or bandanas. Head must be covered the whole time inside of Temple. Ladies, you will be required to sit on the floor. Please dress accordingly. Ceremony followed by vegetarian lunch.
Cocktail Attire. This will be our 2nd wedding ceremony as a part of our fusion wedding day! Ceremony at 6:30pm, followed by Happy Hour, dinner, and dancing!