FAQs
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What is the Chunni Ceremony?
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The Chunni ceremony symbolizes the bride's acceptance into the groom's family. It involves the presentation of a colorful scarf (Chunni) to the bride. Accompanied by gift exchanges, this event signifies the unity of the two families and is celebrated with music and dancing. The event will begin with dinner and it will be followed by the bride’s entrance. Once the bride enters, the Chunni ceremony will start. After the ceremony each family/ individual can go up and take pictures. Following pictures, the dance floor will open. Ladies please feel free to wear any long, formal dresses or traditional outfits. Gentlemen please wear suits or traditional outfits.
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What is the Shagun Ceremony?
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The Shagun Ceremony is an event where the bride's family presents gifts to the groom's family, including sweets, clothes, jewelry, and other traditional items. This event will happen at the Gurudwara (Sikh temple). There will be religious hymns sung followed by gift giving and lunch. *Key things to keep in mind are maintain modesty including clothing that is full length with a scarf or bandana to cover your head. Since you will be sitting on the floor please be mindful of what you will be wearing. Lastly, there are no shoes allowed in the main area of the Gurudwara, so please respect signs around the building. Ladies please feel free to wear any long, formal dresses with leggings and a scarf or traditional outfits. Gentlemen please wear suits or traditional outfits.
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What happens at Sikh Weddings?
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A Sikh wedding (Anand Karaj) is a sacred and joyous union between two individuals and God. The ceremony takes place in a Gurdwara. The wedding ceremony begins with the singing of hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Sikh Scripture), followed by the arrival of the bride and groom, who sit together before the Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The officiating Sikh priest (Granthi) leads the couple through the Anand Karaj ceremony, which includes the recitation of prayers and the circling of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji as a symbol of unity. During the Laavan ceremony, the couple takes four rounds around the Guru Granth Sahib Ji while the sacred hymns, called Laavan, are sung. Each round represents a different stage of married life, focusing on aspects such as love, happiness, and spiritual growth. After the wedding ceremony, guests gather for a meal served. *Key things to keep in mind are maintain modesty including clothing that is full length with a scarf or bandana to cover your head. Since you will be sitting on the floor please be mindful of what you will be wearing. Lastly, there are no shoes allowed in the main area of the Gurudwara, so please respect signs around the building. Ladies please feel free to wear any long, formal dresses with leggings and a scarf or traditional outfits. Gentlemen please wear suits or traditional outfits.
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What is the color scheme for the wedding day?
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Bride's side please wear any shade in the range of ivory to dark brown. Groom's side please wear any shade of green. *Please do not wear any shade of red*
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Where can I find the events that I am to attend?
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Please navigate to the RSVP tab to find the dates, times, and locations of each event (https://www.zola.com/wedding/simerandhartej/rsvp).
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How can we access pictures after the event?
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If you would like to share the pictures you take, please use this link from your phone to join our wedding day album so you can see pictures you and others have taken. https://onelifesocial.page.link/Vd27
