What to Wear to a Sikh Wedding: A Guide

Attending a Sikh wedding is a joyful occasion, and dressing appropriately shows respect for the ceremony and the family. The Anand Karaj takes place in a Gurdwara, so a few customs apply.

Covering Your Head

Everyone must cover their head inside the Gurdwara — a scarf, dupatta or rumaal for all genders. Removing shoes and refraining from alcohol and tobacco on the premises are also required.

Modest, Festive Attire

Guests typically wear colourful, modest traditional outfits — salwar kameez, lehenga or suits. Avoid overly revealing clothing out of respect for the setting.

Reception Wear

The reception is more relaxed, and guests often change into festive evening wear. When in doubt, err towards elegant and modest.

Dreaming of your own big day? Anand Kaaraj is a free matrimonial platform built for the Sikh community — create a profile, set your preferences, and start browsing verified matches from Canada, the UK, the USA, Australia, India and beyond.