FAQs

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What traditions will be followed in a joint Hindu and Sikh wedding?

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The wedding will incorporate key elements from both Hindu and Sikh traditions. They will be done at separate times, on the same day. For example, we may have a Sikh Anand Karaj ceremony, where the couple will walk around the Guru Granth Sahib, and also a Hindu pheras, where the couple walks around the sacred fire. The combination of rituals will honor both faiths and families.

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What to wear for the Wedding?

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The theme is regal, for example: Bronze, burnt orange, pinks, and dark red. Guests are encouraged to wear traditional attire. For the Sikh ceremony, it is respectful to wear conservative clothing, with women typically wearing suits, sarees, or lehengas, and men in sherwanis or suits. For the Hindu ceremony, women can wear sarees or lehengas, and men can opt for kurtas, sherwanis, or suits. Please ensure your head is covered for the Sikh ceremony, and bring a scarf or dupatta for this purpose.

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What can I expect during the wedding ceremony?

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The Sikh Anand Karaj is relatively short, usually lasting about 45 minutes to an hour. During this, the couple will circle the Guru Granth Sahib four times, signifying their vows to each other. The Hindu ceremony may include pheras, where the couple walks around a sacred fire seven times, each round representing a vow. Hindu ceremonies typically take longer, lasting about 1-2 hours, and involve several rituals symbolizing different aspects of married life.

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Food at the weddings?

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A light vegetarian Langar (community meal) will be served at the Gurdwara for the Sikh ceremony, and we warmly encourage all guests to join us for the Hindu wedding ceremony as well. Following the Hindu wedding, a grand vegetarian dinner will be provided, featuring a blend of Punjabi and West Indian cuisines

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Can I bring a plus one?

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Yes, guests are welcome to bring a plus one. Please indicate this on your RSVP to help us with seating arrangements.

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Will there be a reception after the ceremonies?

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No, there will not be a reception following the ceremonies. We invite all guests to enjoy the Langar at the Gurdwara and the grand vegetarian dinner after the Hindu wedding ceremony, but there will not be a separate reception event.