Golden Complex Banquet Hall 23811 W Valley Hwy, Kent, WA 98032 A Jaggo is a celebration that takes place before a Punjabi or Sikh wedding. Meaning: The word "Jago" is Punjabi for "wake up". Historically, the event was a way to alert the village to the upcoming wedding by singing and dancing at night. When it takes place: The Jaggo is usually held one or two days before the wedding. Who attends: Family and friends of both the bride and groom. What happens: The families arrive at the wedding venue with fanfare, and the bride and groom are usually dressed in traditional Punjabi clothing. The event is filled with music, dance, food, and laughter.

Mehndi: Also known as Henna. The mehndi ceremony is a pre-wedding celebration in Sikh culture that involves applying henna to the bride, groom, and other women in the family. The ceremony is a time for celebration, song, and dance, and is usually held two to three days before the wedding. Maiyan: Also known as the turmeric ceremony. Is a traditional Sikh wedding ceremony that involves applying a paste to the bride and groom's bodies to cleanse and beautify them before the wedding.

NOTE: Head coverings will be provided. Tea & Appetizers: 9:30am-11:00am Lunch: 12:00pm-1:30pm Punjabi Wedding Ceremony: The families and friends of both the bride and groom gather in the Gurdwara, for the Sikhism marriage ceremony. The ceremony emphasizes love, equality, and commitment. IMPORTANT: Please review the Q+A if you have never attended a Sikh Wedding at a Gurudwara.

The Doli is a Sikh wedding ceremony that symbolizes the bride's departure from her family home to begin her married life. The ceremony is full of emotion and is marked by rituals that emphasize love, respect, and family bonds. The bride's family hosts a dinner for all the guests. IMPORTANT: All guests of the groom, please RSVP to his mother, Mychelle, by May 1st, 2025, for the Dholi.

Join us for the wedding ceremony, followed by a reception in a beautiful garden setting to conclude the festive wedding week.