11 Things You Need To Know Before You Attend A Sikh Wedding 04/09/2014 11:12 am EDT 06/03/2015 3:59 pm EDT GUEST CODE: Thanks to our multicultural society, you may find yourself at a wedding this summer that celebrates in ways you aren't familiar with — and we're here to help. Each week, the HuffPost Canada Living team will take a look at a different culture's wedding and tell you about the customs, traditions and rules that go along with celebrating your friends' big day.If you're attending a Sikh wedding (an anand karaj) anytime soon, all the attention is focused around the main ceremony. "When attending a wedding from a different culture, it’s important to understand the customs and traditions that need to be followed," says Raana Chaudhry, a wedding consultant at South Asian wedding planning company Sapna Wedding based in Toronto. Chaudhry adds it's not just the guests' job to do their research, but the couple should also inform people about certain customs, like colours to avoid, or which type of gift is acceptable.

A Sikh wedding ceremony, often held at a Sikh place of worship, is less than an hour. During this time, the bride and groom are asked to bow in front of a holy scripture text called the Guru Granth, while members of the wedding party sing hymns to seek God's blessings. Because this is a holy portion of the wedding, the marriage official reads the couple their marital obligations as the couple walks around the holy scripture four times. Vinyl Tile Outdoor PatioAfter the end of each circle, the couple bows down to agree.Broken Gaming Laptops For SaleChaudhry adds that the reception portion, which is during the evening, is full of dancing, buffet-style food and lots and lots of people — so wear comfortable shoes. Hello Kitty Car Seat Covers Set

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From Sumisha & Amin's Sikh WeddingThe dress must be red for the Anand Karaj, as the color symbolizes prosperity and auspiciousness in the bride's new married life. Embellishments such as beading are common as well.A bride always covers her head and shoulders with a draped dupatta whlie in the presence of the Guru Granth Sahib, in the temple or gurudwara where she is to be wed. The dupatta is pinned discreetly with safety pins or worn freely, as long as the hair is covered for the main ceremony.This long necklace is heavy and ornamental, often made of gold. The elaborate design of the necklace is part of the extravagant attire worn by the bride to dress herself up as her best on this spiritual day.Photo via Lin & Jirsa PhotographyAlong with the red and white choora bangles gifted by her family, the bride often wears gold bangles to add flair to her accessories. These bangles are often slim and simple, without extra jewels or designs to detract from their elegance.The Sikh bride wears an engagement ring after her official kurmai and continues to adorn this ring on her wedding day.

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