Haldi Ceremony: Pre-wedding ritual where a turmeric-based paste is applied to the bride and groom to bless the couple with good luck and protection as they step into a new life. This cleansing brings blessings of purity, good luck, and prosperity!

Mehndi: Mehndi represents beauty and joy. It’s believed to bless the bride with good fortune, prosperity, love, and protection as she enters a new phase of life.

Sangeet/Jaggo: Sangeet is a vibrant pre-wedding celebration filled with music, dance, and joy, bringing both families together to celebrate the couple's union. Traditionally a women-only event, it involved singing folk songs that teases the bride and groom and celebrates love. It is a fun-filled, energetic gathering that promotes laughter, positivity, and harmony as the couple embarks on their journey together.

The Chura Ceremony symbolizes the bride’s transition from her parental home to her new life as a wife. Surrounded by loved ones, the emotional ritual involves the bride receiving sacred bangles, representing blessings, new beginnings, and the love and support of her family.

A Sikh marriage is a union of two souls, grounded in love, mutual respect, and commitment. The marriage ceremony is called Anand Karaj, meaning the "Ceremony of Bliss." It symbolizes the spiritual journey the couple embarks on together, not just as partners but as individuals growing and evolving side by side.

The Laavan (four hymns) symbolize stages in the couple’s journey of love, devotion, and unity, guiding them to build a life of harmony, understanding, and mutual respect.

Saturday August 16, 2025

Location: GSSA Gurduwara - Bridgewater, NJ

Baraat 9:30 AM

Anand Karaj 11:00 AM

Langar (Lunch) 1:00 PM

Sunday August 17, 2025

Location: Pines Manor Edison, NJ

Cocktail Hour 7:00-8:00 PM

Reception 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM