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Jaggo/Maiyan Ceremony

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Q: What's a Jaggo/Maiyan ceremony? A: It's a lively pre-wedding event, filled with singing and dancing. The event will start with each side of the family taking turns applying turmeric paste to the bride and groom. Dominic's family will apply turmeric to him, while Avneet's family will apply turmeric to her. Once the tumeric ceremony is complete, a dance party will go on for the rest of the night. Q: What do I wear to the Jaggo/Maiyan? A: Choose a colorful outfit. Western formal attire is acceptable. Traditional Indian outfits are also welcomed. Men can go for dress shirts and pants or traditional kurta pajamas, while women can opt for dresses or any Indian attire clothing like salwar kameez, pajami suits, lehengas, or sarees.

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Sikh Gurdwara Ceremony

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Q: What should I expect at the Sikh Ceremony? A: A Sikh Gurdwara wedding ceremony, known as Anand Karaj, is a sacred and religious event where two individuals commit to a lifelong partnership in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scripture. It involves prayers, hymns, and the couple taking four rounds around the Guru Granth Sahib, symbolizing their union. The event begins with a short and enjoyable pre-ceremony, with the two families meeting outside of the Gurdwara and exchanging garlands. Once the pre-ceremony is complete, we all enter inside to remove our shoes and gather together for a small breakfast in the dining hall. After breakfast, we make our way upstairs to the main hall where the ceremony will take place. In a single-file line down the aisle, we wait our turn to offer a small prayer in front of the Guru Granth Sahib. If you wish not to do so, you are welcome to enter the hall and take your seat on the ground facing the front. Men usually sit on one side of the aisle and women on the other. It's important to remain quiet and keep your head covered until the end of the ceremony. Once the ceremony is complete, we all exit the hall together to take photos with the bride and groom. It's typically traditional & optional to give a small cash gift to the bride and groom at this time. To conclude the day, a buffet style dry-lunch (lunch without alcoholic beverages) will be taking place in the dining hall. Q: What do I wear to the Sikh Ceremony? A: Attire for a Sikh Gurdwara wedding should be respectful and modest. It is required to cover your head with a bandana, or scarf out of respect for Sikh customs. Western business casual attire is acceptable for all with the exception of dresses, skirts, or shorts. For men, traditional choice can be a kurta pajama or a sherwani, often in rich colors. Women can traditionally wear any Indian pant style suit (ex: salwar suit, pajami suit, sharara)

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CIVIL CEREMONY

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Q: What is a civil ceremony? A: Guests will arrive and find their seats. Then, the bridal party, groomsmen, and special participants enter the venue in order. The bride makes her grand entrance last. The officiant welcomes everyone and shares some words of wisdom or the significance of marriage. An exchange of vows and rings will take place between the couple before being pronounced married by the officiant. With a loving kiss, they seal their commitment, and the ceremony concludes with the recessional as the newlyweds and their party exit, ready to celebrate at cocktail hour. Q: What do I wear to the Civil Ceremony? A: We request that all guests wear Western formal attire. For men, this includes dress shirts, dress pants, suits, and ties. For women, dresses and gowns are suitable. We kindly ask that attendees refrain from wearing all white.

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RECEPTION

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Q: What should I expect at the Wedding Reception? A: There will be an assigned seating chart which will allow everyone to find their tables. The program will begin with speeches and slide shows, followed by the cake cutting and bride and grooms slow dance. The rest of the night will include lots of food, drinks and dancing! Q: What do I wear to the Reception? A: Since this is a mixed wedding, we want everyone to be able to express themselves on the reception day. Formal attire representing any cultural background, including Indian, Indonesian, Western, etc., is welcome!