A Sikh wedding is a beautiful tapestry of sacred rituals, joyous celebrations, and cherished traditions passed down through generations
Our wedding week will honor these beautiful Punjabi traditions with ceremonies held across families. Each event carries deep spiritual significance and brings loved ones together in celebration. Below is a guide to what each ceremony represents.
The Maiyan is an intimate and sacred ceremony where turmeric paste mixed with mustard oil is lovingly applied to the bride and groom by married women from the family. This ancient ritual is believed to purify, bless, and bring radiance to the couple before their wedding day.
During this time, the bride and groom traditionally stay home, beginning their spiritual preparation for marriage.
Dress Code
Yellow or Orange Traditional Attire
The Mehndi ceremony is a joyous celebration where intricate henna designs are applied to the bride's hands and feet. These beautiful patterns symbolize joy, beauty, and the deep bond between the couple. It's believed that the darker the mehndi, the stronger the love.
Friends and family gather for music, dancing, and festivities while the bride is adorned with elaborate designs that often include hidden initials of the groom.
Dress Code
Colorful Traditional or Festive Attire
Jaggo, meaning "wake up," is a lively nighttime celebration that announces the upcoming wedding to the community. Traditionally, female relatives carry a decorated copper pot (gagger) filled with candles or oil lamps through the streets, singing folk songs called Boliyan.
The energy is electric as everyone dances, sings, and celebrates late into the night with dhol drums setting the rhythm.
Dress Code
Festive Punjabi Attire
The Anand Karaj, meaning "blissful union," is the sacred Sikh wedding ceremony held in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib. The couple circles the holy scripture four times while the Laavan (wedding hymns) are recited, each round representing a stage of love and spiritual growth.
This deeply spiritual ceremony unites two souls before Waheguru, with the couple making vows of mutual devotion, support, and commitment to walking life's path together.
Dress Code
Traditional Indian/Punjabi Attire
Gurdwara Etiquette
The reception is a grand evening celebration where both families and all guests come together to honor the newlywed couple. This elegant affair features dinner, dancing, speeches, and performances in a festive atmosphere.
It's a night of joy, laughter, and making memories as everyone celebrates the beginning of the couple's new journey together.
Dress Code
Formal / Indo-Western
Maiyan
Yellow / Orange
Mehndi & Jaggo
Colorful & Festive
Nanka Mel
Traditional Punjabi
Anand Karaj
Traditional Indian
Reception
Formal / Indo-Western
Traditional Punjabi or Indian attire is always welcomed and encouraged
Invited guests will receive detailed event information including dates, times, and locations separately.