Anand Karaj is the Sikh marriage ceremony, meaning "Act towards a happy life" and takes place at the Gurdwara.

Upon entering the Gurdwara, guests are asked to remove their shoes and cover their heads. There is a storage area for guests to leave their shoes. Women are encouraged to bring scarves to cover their heads and men are asked to wear bandanas or pagris (turban). Extra bandanas will be provided for men if needed.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided before and after the ceremony in the Langar Hall or food hall. All meals will be vegetarian. Alcohol, meat products, and tobacco are not permitted in the gurdwara. During the meals, guests will sit on the floor in the food hall. There are a few chairs and tables reserved for those who have difficulty sitting on the floor and the elderly.

The ceremony takes place in the Diwan hall where the Guru Granth Sahib resides. The Guru Granth Sahib is the focus of worship within the temple.

During the ceremony, guests will sit on the floor. Men will sit on the left and women will sit on the right. There will be chairs reserved for the elderly and disabled. We ask that guests do not clap during the ceremony.

We will also be providing booklets to help walk guests through the Anand Karaj. If you have any questions on the day of the event, please look for one of Parminder’s cousins or brothers for guidance.

As the gurdwara is a place of worship and praise, we ask that guests dress modestly. Please avoid styles that bare the legs, chest, and back.

Women are encouraged to wear traditional Punjabi attire or pants with long-sleeved blouses. Below is a guide of different suggested styles. During the ceremony, guests will be seated on the floor, so long dresses may be difficult to sit in on the floor.

Men are welcome to wear suits or traditional Punjabi attire.

Guests must cover their heads once they enter the gurdwara. Women are encouraged to bring scarves. Extra bandanas will be provided at the temple should male guests need them.

Parminder and I will be wearing red and ask that you avoid wearing like colors.

We have coordinated colors for our separate families and friends.

The Lu family and friends are invited to wear shades of beige, tan, or gold.

Sidhu and Singh family and friends are invited to wear shades of sage or light green.

The reception will be formal or black-tie optional attire. Men are welcome to wear suits or traditional Punjabi attire. Women are welcome to wear gowns, lehengas, or any of the suggested traditional options for the Anand Karaj.

We request guest arrive to the gurdwara by 8:30 AM. The arrival of the baraat will begin at 9 AM.

We apologize, but we are only able to accommodate those people listed on the invitation including children.

The ceremony and reception will be indoors. Cocktail hour will be outdoors.

Self-parking is free for event guests.