Beautiful reflection of Sikh culture – Sikh Wedding Invitations
The Sikh marriage ceremony or the ‘Anand Karaj’ is a blissful union between two souls. In the Anand Karaj ceremony the couple has to revolve around ‘Guru Granth Sahib Ji’ four times as the marriage hymns are recited. It is considered as sign of making commitment with the Guru as a witness. Sikhs usually prefer marrying within Sikh community but this does not mean that they are not open to other religions; boys and girls are allowed to choose life partners of their own choice.
Sikh wedding ceremonies are joyful, simple yet traditional with plenty of delicious food, music and dance with elaborate decor. The Magnificent Sikh wedding Invitations are true representation of their cultures and values.
Sikh Wedding Invitations- vibrant and colorful
Sikh wedding rituals are jubilant but are extremely family oriented. Most of the wedding rituals take place over a period of three days starting from ‘kurmai’ or the engagement ceremony, ‘Sagan’, the Langar and finally the Anand Karaj. The religious ceremonies take place in the Gurudwara, where family and friends from both groom and bride’s side are present.
The wedding invites which marks the beginning of the wedding rituals are selected with lot of care. Sikh wedding cards have evolved a long way from plain paper cards to handmade glossy or customized cards in which each event of the marriage is specified beautifully. Nowadays the cards also have maps printed overleaf to give directions to the place where wedding rituals are going to take place which makes it easier for the guests to reach the venue.
Traditional Sikh marriage invitations
Sikh wedding invitations typically include religious and traditional verses which portray their inclination towards their culture and tradition. Apart from this they also believe in gracing the cards with religious symbols. Adding a personal touch to the invitation cards like writing a Sikh marriage invite in one’s own handwriting has also become quite common. Such handwritten cards give a feeling of warmth and affection to the guests while reading the invitation.
The wedding industry is growing at a fast pace. Lots of people these days look for turnkey event planners, making their marriage a special event. Great pomp and show has raised the bar of Indian weddings as well as their budget. In today’s time a good Sikh wedding starts with a beautifully designed card which suits your budget and marks the flavor and grandeur of the marriage.