Event GuideEvent Guide
MehndiMehndi
The Bridal Mehndi marks the beginning of the wedding festivities. During this traditional celebration, intricate henna is applied to the bride’s hands and feet while she spends time with the women closest to her. All women are warmly invited to join us for an informal afternoon of mehndi, food and laughter.
SangeetSangeet
The Sangeet is an evening of music, dancing and performances by the bride, groom, and their family and friends. With colourful outfits, great music and dinner, it’s a chance for everyone to come together and celebrate before the wedding ceremonies begin.
Chunni CeremonyChunni Ceremony
The Chunni Ceremony is a traditional pre-wedding celebration where the groom’s family formally welcomes the bride into their family. During the ceremony, a decorated scarf, known as a chunni, is placed over the bride’s head, and she is presented with jewellery and gifts. These gestures symbolise the family’s love, acceptance and blessings for the couple’s future together.
Maiyan (Haldi) CeremonyMaiyan (Haldi) Ceremony
Maiyan is a colourful Punjabi tradition held in the days leading up to the wedding. Family and friends take turns applying a turmeric based paste to the bride and groom’s face, arms and feet, a ritual believed to bring blessings, good fortune and a natural glow before the wedding day. Expect music, laughter and a little playful mess! A BBQ will follow the ceremony.
Anand Karaj (Traditional Wedding)Anand Karaj (Traditional Wedding)
The Anand Karaj, meaning “blissful union,” is the traditional Sikh wedding ceremony, held before the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scripture. Baraat: The groom arrives with his family and friends in a lively wedding procession. Milni: The two families greet one another, marking their coming together. Before the ceremony: Guests must remove their shoes and cover their heads before entering the ceremony space. Please bring a scarf or head covering. Palla & Laavan: The bride holds one end of the groom’s scarf, called the palla, symbolising their union. As four sacred hymns, known as the Laavan, are sung, the couple walks around the Guru Granth Sahib. At the end of the fourth round, they are officially married. Ardaas & Karah Prasad: The ceremony concludes with Ardaas, a Sikh prayer asking for blessings for the couple, followed by Karah Prasad, a sacred sweet offering. Langar: Everyone is invited to share a vegetarian meal, reflecting the Sikh values of equality and community.
ReceptionReception
Join us for the final celebration of our wedding festivities! The evening will include dinner, speeches from those closest to us, the cutting of the cake and our first dance as husband and wife. Afterwards, the DJ takes over and everyone is invited onto the dance floor to celebrate with us into the night.