Sikh Wedding Ceremony
The ceremony will take place at a gurudwara (Sikh temple) in Calgary where a traditional Sikh wedding service will be carried out. Guests will sit on carpeted floors (we’ll have chairs for those who need it!), and the service will include Punjabi music, prayers, and lavaan, the official marriage ritual. Consult the Gurudwara Guidelines for a guide to the ceremony and dress code.
Friday, August 30th
Where: Guru Ram Das Darbar
Address: 5225 84 St NE, Calgary, Alberta, T3J 4A9, Canada (map)
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dress: Formal western or South Asian
Women: We recommend dressing in bright colours. Please refrain from wearing revealing or tight-fitting clothes. This is a great opportunity to wear a salwaar kameez if you’ve ever wanted to!
Men: We recommend a suit or a shirt and dress pants. Please refrain from wearing hats/caps. This is a great opportunity to wear a kurta pajama if you’ve ever wanted to!
Itinerary:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Guests arrive. Breakfast with chai will be served.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lawan Ceremony
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM: Lunch served to all guests
Ring and Vow Exchange
Saturday, August 31st
The ceremony will follow a typical western marriage celebration, with a ring exchange and vow ceremony in an outdoor setting. A formal reception and dance will follow. Please refer to the itinerary below for more details.
Where: The Grand Castle, near Ghost Lake
Address: 60037 Township Rd 263A, Rocky View County, Alberta, T4C 1B1 (map)
Time: 3:30 PM - late
Dress: Formal
A Note on Bar Service:
Join us in the spirit of shared joy and celebration with our toonie bar. Contribute a two-dollar coin towards your chosen libations and make a toast to love and laughter!
Shuttle Available:
Catch the shuttle for a stress-free ride to the venue and back from Westside Drive. Look for a white Southland bus at 3pm and 4pm. Shuttles to hotel leave at 10:30pm and 11:30pm.
Itinerary:
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Guests arrive
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Formal ceremony
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Drinks, lawn games, and more!
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Dinner and Reception
8:30 PM till late: Dance the night away!