Sangeet & Mehndi
Thursday 23rd July 2026
4pm - 9pm
Wedding Celebration
Dilip & Simran
Join us as we celebrate our wedding across a beautiful week of events.
Saturday 25th July 2026
131
Days
13
Hours
49
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28
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Pre-Wedding Events
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Simran's Pre-Wedding
Maiyan
Friday 24th July 2026
10am
At home
Family home event
Jago Night
Friday 24th July 2026
5pm - 10pm
Where to stay (Reading)
Village Hotel
Caversham Bridge
Richfield Ave
Reading RG1 8BD
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Richfield Ave
Reading RG1 8EQ
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Bath Rd
Calcot
Reading RG31 7QN
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Anand Karaj
Anand Karaj
Saturday 25th July 2026
9am onwards
Wedding Day Timeline
Arrival
Please arrive in good time for the morning ceremony and settle in before proceedings begin.
Ceremony
Anand Karaj begins at Sri Guru Nanak Gurdwara.
Lunch
Langar will be served in the Punjabi Community Hall after the ceremony.
Guide to the Anand Karaj Ceremony
Baraat & Milni
Dilip will arrive with his family and friends and Simran's family will greet them at the Gurdwara Ardaas (prayer) is recited by the Granthi (priest) to start the day with blessings from God The 'Milni' takes place outside of the Gurdwara - members of each family greet each other and exchange garlands This tradition symbolises the merging of two families and the joyful union of loved ones
Breakfast
Breakfast and tea will be served in the Punjabi Community Hall Afterwards, please make your way to the Darbar Hall in the main Gurdwara building Please cover your head Women are requested to sit on the left and men on the right
Kurmai
The Kurmai is the traditional Punjabi engagement ceremony where the couple are officially betrothed Simran's father, brothers and uncles will present gifts to Dilip as a sign of respect and warm welcome into the family
Start of the Anand Karaj Ceremony
Dilip will sit in front of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji, the holy scripture, which is considered the eternal and living Guru of the Sikhs Simran will then enter, accompanied by her brother, and will sit beside Dilip Simran and Dilip will stand with their parents as Ardaas (prayer) is recited This prayer seeks blessings from Waheguru (God) for the marriage and symbolises the consent of the bride, groom and their parents in the presence of family and friends
Palla di Rasam
Simran's father takes the end of the Palla (scarf) worn by Dilip and places it into his daughter's hand, giving her away
Lavaan
Simran and Dilip will walk around the Guru Granth Sahib four times as the Granthi (priest) recites the four Laav The Laav are vows the couple make to each other
First Laav
The couple commits to a lifelong partnership and vows to support each other.
Second Laav
Their love, trust, and mutual understanding continue to grow.
Third Laav
Their devotion and spiritual connection deepen as they journey together.
Fourth Laav
They achieve complete harmony and unity, promising a shared life of love and faith.
Dilip and Simran will now be officially married
"They are not said to be husband and wife who merely sit together. Rather, they alone are called husband and wife, who have one soul in two bodies."
Guru Amar Das Ji
Ardaas and Prashad
After the Lavaan are complete, Kirtan (hymns) are sung that express the overwhelming joy of experiencing union with God This is followed by Ardaas (prayer) in which all guests stand and participate Karah Prashad (a sweet dish made from equal parts sugar, butter and flour) is distributed to all
Sagan
Family and friends line up behind Dilip and Simran to congratulate them and take photos
Langar
After the ceremony, please head to the Punjabi Community Hall where Langar (lunch) will be served
Reception
Time to celebrate Mr and Mrs Samra
Saturday 1st August 2026
Dallas Burston Polo Club
IXL Events Centre
Southam
CV47 2DL
Evening Schedule
- Cocktail hour from 4pm
- Dinner and dance
- Carriages at midnight
Where to Stay (Southam)
Polo Club Hotel
Stoneythorpe Estate
Southam CV47 2DL
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154-156 Parade
Leamington Spa CV32 4BQ
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Banbury Rd
CV35 0AA
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Please RSVP by 1st June 2026
FAQ
At the Gurdwara, please dress conservatively. Avoid low-cut tops and short dresses. Ladies should bring a scarf to cover their head, and headscarves will be available for men. Reception dress code: evening attire.