Sikh Wedding Invitations: True Reflection of a Sikh Wedding

Sikh weddings invitations form a crucial component of any Sikh wedding and are widely used to invite friends and relatives to the blissful union of the bride and the groom. While the term Anand Karaj which means joyful union of two families was introduced by the Sikh Guru Amar Das, the four Lavan or the hymns which take place during the marriage were composed by Guru Ram Das. Sikh wedding invitations are designed in such a way to reflect the true spirit of Sikhism and the coming together of the two families.

Features of Sikh Wedding Invitations

Sikhism is a religion that is full of colors and joy and this spirit is reflected well in Sikh wedding invitations. Generally bearing the religious symbols like the ek omkar, these cards reflect the celebration mood and are designed by using a mix of vibrant and serene colors. These wedding invitations generally include a prayer to thank God for arranging a beautiful alliance. Apart from displaying logos and motifs to depict a marriage these cards essentially provide the various details of the wedding programs and the venue etc. Most Sikh weddings take place in the morning and are followed by a langar or formal lunch. Generally held in the Sikh place of worship, the Gurdwara, the Sikh weddings may last for one full day or be spread over two to three days. Sikh wedding invitations are sent quite in advance to ensure that the invitees are informed about the various functions well in time.

Several important events or functions form part of the Sikh weddings but take place a few days prior to the actual union. Shri Akhand Path or the continued reading of the Guru Granth Sahib is usually held by the groom’s side before the Sagai or the Mangni ceremony. Most Sikh wedding invitations provide details of the path along with the information about other ceremonies like the Sagai, the Chunni ceremony, the Sangeet and the Mehendi ceremonies and the actual marriage.

Sikh wedding invitations may comprise of one leaflet or several leaflets depending on the number of ceremonies that are going to be held. Recent years have also seen inclusion of maps depicting the route to reach the Gurdwara where the marriage ceremony is going to take place. This is to ensure the invitees have trouble in reaching the venue on time.

Innovation in technology has led to designing of beautiful cards with intricate designs that are printed on a variety of paper including khadi paper or handcrafted paper. The best way to design unique Sikh wedding invitations is to use a mix of traditional designs and patterns with modern styles of paper and printing techniques. The cost of such invitations depends on the quality of material used and the style of printing or designing the card.

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