"They are not said to be husband and wife, who merely sit together. Rather they alone are called husband and wife, who have one soul in two bodies." (Guru Amar Das, Pauri, pg. 788) You can read more about the ceremony, tradition and faith at http://www.sikhs.org/wedding/.
Considered one of the seven sacraments, or channels to God's grace, the wedding ceremony is a serious affair in the Catholic Church full of deep spirituality and rich symbolism. You can read more about the ceremony, tradition, and faith at https://www.theknot.com/content/catholic-wedding-ceremony-rituals.
Sikh Ceremony - Please arrive to the ceremony site by 10:30 AM to receive some instruction before the ceremony begins at 11:00 AM. Catholic Ceremony - Please arrive at the ceremony by 1:45pm to find your seat. The ceremony will begin promptly at 2:00pm.
While there is no official dress code, here are some recommendations to keep you comfortable throughout our wedding weekend! #1) The Sikh Ceremony will be held outdoors on a lawn - comfortable clothing and shoes are recommended for what will likely be a warm, August day. If you are interested in purchasing traditional, Indian apparel online, we recommend you look at this website: http://www.sareesbazaar.com/. #2) The Catholic Ceremony & Lafayette Club reception are both indoors and are semi-formal occasions - cocktail attire is preferred
We have reserved seats for each person named on the wedding invitation card.
Yes! Please let the bride or groom know at least 2-weeks in advance of the wedding date so the menu can accommodate food allergies.