FAQs
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What should I wear?
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In general we recommend semi-formal attire for the wedding and reception. Women - You are more than welcome to wear western clothing! If you choose to wear a dress, we ask that it is floor length with short or long sleeves. You should also bring a scarf or shawl with you, so you can cover your head. You are welcome to also wear Punjabi suit if you want!
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What is expected at the Gurdwara?
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Here are some formal rules for the Gurdwara: 1. Upon coming to the Gurdwara, you must cover your head with a scarf (women) or handkerchief (men) and remove your shoes. We will have extra handkerchiefs if you forget! Please remember that your head must remain covered at all times, someone will remind you kindly if you forget. 2. Please wash your hands after you remove your shoes. You can then proceed to the Langaar (food) hall. 3. After you eat breakfast, please wash your hands again. 4. You can then go upstairs to the prayer hall. Please make a monetary offering and bow your head. You can then sit down on the left (women) or the right (men). 5. The bride and groom's families will sit in the front, so please make sure to leave room! 6. During Ardaas (prayer), at the end of the ceremony, please stand up, if you are able. 7. When they are offering Prasad (sweet offering) please accept with both of your hands. **Please do not eat meat the day of coming to the gurdwara. If you eat meat the day before, please shower.
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What if I am unable to sit on the ground?
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No worries! The gurdwara accommodates those are unable to sit on the ground. There are benches on perimeter of the prayer hall. That being said, please leave these benches open for those that need them.
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Will the ceremony hymns and prayers be translated to English?
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Yes, there will be a projector and screen where you can follow along!
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What type of food will there be?
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Wedding day, we will be serving breakfast before the Anand Karaj and lunch will be served afterwards. All food items will be vegetarian day of the wedding. Reception day, we will begin the night with appetizers and dinner will be served later in the night. There will be both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. *Please note, all food will be Indian!
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Am I supposed to donate money when I visit the Gurdwara?
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It’s not mandatory, but it's a common and respected practice to place a small donation in the golak (donation box) when you come forward to bow before the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (holy book) in the Darbar Sahib (main prayer hall). It's a way to express gratitude and contribute to the community.
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When is the RSVP deadline and where do I RSVP?
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You can RSVP on our website! Please RSVP by August 1st, 2025.
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Will there be an open bar?
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Yes!!
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Where should we send the wedding gift?
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Please reference the registry and it will ship automatically!
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Your first visit to a Sikh Gurdwara? Click the link below for a brief video about what to expect!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXP_MxG9q1o