EMPIRE ESTATES

Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony

EMPIRE BANQUET HALL

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

WEDDING DAY 

We are getting married twice before mid-day! Both the ceremonies will be routed in Hindu and Sikh religious rituals.There is never any pressure to participate, please do what you are comfortable with.There will be a breakfast between ceremonies and a lunch after both ceremonies are complete.During the lunch there will be an opportunity to bless and take a photo with the couple. Some family and friends will give a small monetary gift ($5-$10) as part of the blessing but there is no obligation to do so!Note: Due to religious reasons, no smoking is allowed on this propertyPlease refer to the Wedding Attire section for appropriate wear

RECEPTION

The Reception is a big party with dinner and an open bar! Please consider this while arranging your transportationIt will also be very loud; consider bringing headphones/earplugs if you are bringing young children

PRE-WEDDING EVENTS  (FOR BRIDE'S SIDE)

First MaiyaanCleansing ceremony done to purify the bride and the groom before their big day. Yellow turmeric paste is applied to their skin by friends/family to ward off evil spirits and give them their wedding glow!Second MaiyaanThere will be a second Maiyaan with only the Bride the next day

Mehndi CeremonyMehndi, also known as henna, is applied to the hand in ornate patterns. All wedding guest are welcome to have their henna done! If you get mehndi done, you will be sitting without use of your hand(s) for a period of time. It has to dry completely before you can wash your hand(s).

Jago/Sangeet NightJago means wake up and traditionally served as a way to invite the community to the wedding festivities. A lantern is lit and friends/family dance down the street with drums/singing songs to tell the village about the wedding. The Sangeet follows as a lively night of dancing/singing/dinner/drinks.

Wedding Events

 WEDDING DAY

We kindly request a modest dress code for the 2 religious wedding ceremonies:Wear attire that covers your shoulders and is below the kneeYou will be seated on the ground for 45 min during the Sikh Ceremony, so please consider this when picking attireHead covering is required during Sikh Ceremony Head scarfs will be providedYou may choose to bring a scarf/fabric to wear over your head during the ceremonyThis does not need to be worn outside of the wedding building or during the Hindu CeremonyShoes must be taken off before entering the building in which the ceremonies are heldWe invite you to participate in wearing South Asian garb!Western wear is appropriate as well!

This is your chance to Dress To Impress!We invite you all to dress in traditional South Asian garb!Western wear is appropriate as well!

Recommendations For South Asian Attire:

Calgary Store Locations
Bhattia Cloth House
5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #1001, Calgary, AB T3J 3K9
<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=bhatti+cloth+house&amp;oq=bhatti+cloth+house&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIMCAEQABhDGIAEGIoFMg0IAhAAGJECGIAEGIoFMgwIAxAuGEMYgAQYigUyDQgEEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyDAgGEAAYFBiHAhiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCDI4ODhqMGo5qAIGsAIB8QWC0Sc1u4jWjg&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8#">(403) 293-3369</a>
They have inhouse seamstress and they will help you tie a saree for a cost for the reception night if you plan it with them 
 
Reena Fabrics
5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #533, Calgary, AB T3J 3K9
<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=renna+fabric&amp;sca_esv=5b71cfa89013eb9f&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifMP0eqxyAtGhhwnJ8I7g2e2R_ASKw%3A1757963101512&amp;ei=XWPIaJX3HvfX5NoP-PC7oAk&amp;gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TLKoTDM0NTYzYLRSNagwNTY3NE8yTkkztDRNMk02tzKoSE02MkxOSzM0MktLNTBPNPPiKUrNy0tUSEtMKspMBgByzBOE&amp;oq=Renna+f&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiB1Jlbm5hIGYqAggAMgsQLhiABBjHARivATINEC4YgAQYxwEYChivATIHEAAYgAQYCjIHEAAYgAQYCjIHEAAYgAQYCjIHEAAYgAQYCjIHEAAYgAQYCjIHEAAYgAQYCjIHEAAYgAQYCjIHEAAYgAQYCjIaEC4YgAQYxwEYrwEYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQFI-BtQAFjbCXAAeAGQAQCYAcACoAHwC6oBBzAuNC4yLjG4AQHIAQD4AQGYAgegApcMwgIEECMYJ8ICChAjGIAEGCcYigXCAgsQABiABBiRAhiKBcICChAuGIAEGEMYigXCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIREC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYgwEYxwHCAgcQIxjwBRgnwgINEAAYgAQYsQMYQxiKBcICEBAAGIAEGLEDGEMYyQMYigXCAgsQABiABBiSAxiKBcICCBAAGIAEGJIDwgIFEC4YgATCAgoQABiABBiSAxgKwgIFEAAYgATCAgoQABiABBjJAxgKwgIKEAAYgAQYFBiHAsICChAAGIAEGLEDGArCAgcQLhiABBgKmAMAugYGCAEQARgUkgcHMC4xLjUuMaAH9HqyBwcwLjEuNS4xuAeXDMIHAzItN8gHIw&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp#">(403) 273-8360</a>
 
Deepali Fashions 
(587) 230-9252
Cityscape Landing Plaza located at: 4310 104th Ave NE, Calgary. 
Has 3 store fronts in the plaza; one for women, one exclusively for men's clothes and one for accessories, Each location is just located at different unit numbers within the plaza. Really good option for men 
 
 
Online Options
<a href="https://www.lashkaraa.com/">Lashkaraa</a>
<a href="https://www.kalkifashion.com/global/">Kalki Fashion</a>
<a href="https://www.91bymanijassal.com/collections/tops">91 by Manni Jassal</a>

Wedding Attire 

Please book viaEmail: res@calgaryplaza.comORPhone Call: 1-800-661-1464 (toll free)Block name: Harpreet and Ambi Wedding BlockBlock ID: 399452 needed when booking Room rate is on a first come first serve basis; availability is not guaranteedThis hotel will sell out for the weekend nights, please book as early as possible! Block Code can only be used by contacting the hotel directly and not online. We found the easiest thing to do is email your details to the hotel, then call the toll free number with your credit card information after they confirm the reservation in the email reply. Please note that if you try booking via phone and the operator says the block is sold out please try the email as operators sometimes make mistakes with hotel blocks.The option for two queen beds instead of one king bed is available Calgary Airport Shuttle Service is available for 5 dollars one way and can be set up when you book the room20 min drive from the Calgary International Airport~15-17 min of a drive to both the Wedding Day and Reception Venue.The hotel has complimentary parking Alternate options: AirBnB/VRBO and multiple other hotels within a similar price range around the Calgary International Airport that would be central to the Wedding/Reception Venue;Marriott Courtyard Calgary Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Airport Uber is available in Calgary and a good option to get around

Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre

The Fairmont is located in the heart of Calgary Downtown for a more high-end/urban stay.Note that this is located about 25 min from the Wedding venue and 15 min from the Reception venue

Fairmont Palliser

Accommodations

CALGARY <a href="https://www.calgaryzoo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calgary Zoo</a>Highly regarded around the world and it is the most visited zoo in Canada <a href="https://www.lazydayraftrentals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lazy Day Raft</a>Float through Calgary on the bow river, a great summer activity that can be done in larger groups Prince's Island ParkLively park in downtown Calgary, close to many of the best restaurants the city has to offer

BANFF﻿ Located a 1.5 hour drive from Calgary, the town of Banff is a very popular travel destination with beautiful mountain views, unique stores and great restaurants.You will need to purchase a day pass at the highway entrance.We recommend you bring/rent a car for your trip to BanffIf you are planning to hike please consider renting bear spray (Bearstreet Outfitters in Banff is one of many places that rents) Things To Do: <a href="https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/banff-gondola/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Banff Gondola</a> Johnston Canyon Hike Tunnel Mountain Hike Boom Lake Hike(Ambi proposed at the end of this hike!) <a href="https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/les10-top10/louise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake Louise</a>Will have to use Parks Canada Shuttle system (leaves from Lake Louise Park &amp; Ride) to get here during the summer due to limited parking Bow Falls Columbia Icefields (2 hours from Banff)

CANMORE﻿ Located 1 hour from CalgaryCanmore is a less busy town than Banff and still has great views, hikes and restaurants. Things To Do: <a href="https://www.explorecanmore.ca/listings/policemans-creek-boardwalk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Policeman's Creek Boardwalk</a> Grassi Lakes Hike Grotto Canyon Hike <a href="https://knordicspa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kananaskis Nordic Spa</a>18+ outdoor spa that is 40 minutes from Canmore, 1.5 hours from Calgary <a href="https://stayeverwild.com/canmore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everwild Canmore Spa</a>18+ outdoor spa <a href="https://www.canmorecavetours.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canmore Cave Tours</a>Unique experience for those looking for something a bit more adventurousDo not do this if you are claustrophobic!

Ambi & Harp

Ambi & Harp

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