The ceremony will begin outside with the Bride’s family welcoming the Groom and his family and exchanging gifts. We then enter the Sikh temple, covering our heads and taking off our shoes as a sign of respect. The guests will then enjoy breakfast downstairs. After breakfast, the wedding will begin with Sikh hymns as the Groom enters the hall upstairs. After a prayer, the Bride will be invited to make her entrance. With only the Bride, Groom, and their parents standing, the ceremony will begin. It will be filled with prayers and readings in Punjabi, with translations projected in English. The Bride and Groom will walk around the Sikh holy book four times before becoming husband and wife. The ceremony itself will last about 45 minutes and finish before noon.

The wedding ceremony takes place in an open hall with everyone sitting on the ground. Chairs are available for the elderly. Men and women are generally seated on opposite sides of the hall, but this is optional. The priests will sit at the front with the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book. Guests may walk to the front and bow their heads prior to sitting in the hall. This is not required for non-Sikh guests. At the reception, there will be tables and chairs for everyone to sit and eat the best dinner of your life.

At the temple, you should wear modest and loose-fitting clothing. Think "Sunday best." Pants or long skirts are recommended as you will be sitting cross-legged. Bandanas will be provided, but women typically choose to wear head scarves and some men choose to wear turbans. See photo below:

At the reception, wear your best party outfit and bring your dancing shoes! Wear a tux or a ballgown! The sky is the limit!

YES. At the temple, refreshments will be served before the ceremony, and a delicious vegetarian lunch will be served afterward. At the reception, you can expect appetizers, buffet-style dinner, and drinks. We hope you love Indian food!

The traditional gift at an Indian wedding is cash. However, Jade and Raminder also have a registry! Feel free to choose ONE OR THE OTHER! Do not feel obligated to bring both a gift and cash.