Kiran & Harrison

We are getting married this autumn, and we want you there with us.

Saturday 24 October 2026 · Gravesend, Kent

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Welcome

Our wedding

Kiran and Harrison are getting married in Gravesend this autumn. The wedding follows Sikh tradition and runs over a few days. The main ceremony, the Anand Karaj, takes place at the Gurdwara on the Saturday.

Plenty of our guests have not been to a Sikh wedding before. The ceremony guide explains what happens at each part and what to expect when you visit the Gurdwara. The schedule, places to stay and the RSVP form are all further down this page.

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Schedule

What is happening

The pre-wedding events are hosted by Kiran's family. Pick a day below to see the times, venues and what to wear.

Maiya

Friday 23 October 2026

11am

Kiran's family home

A small gathering for close family.

Family only

Mehndi & Sangeet

Friday 23 October 2026

6pm to 9pm

The Grand Hall

Venue address line 1
London

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Wear colour

Jago

Friday 23 October 2026

9pm onwards

The Grand Hall

Venue address line 1
London

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Late night, lots of dancing

Baraat & Milni

Saturday 24 October 2026

From 9am, with breakfast and tea

Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara

Guru Nanak Marg
Gravesend DA12 1AG

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Cover your head

Anand Karaj

Saturday 24 October 2026

11am, the wedding ceremony

Main prayer hall

Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
Guru Nanak Marg, Gravesend DA12 1AG

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Seated on the floor

Langar

Saturday 24 October 2026

1pm, lunch for everyone

Langar hall

Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara
Guru Nanak Marg, Gravesend DA12 1AG

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Vegetarian

Reception

Sunday 1 November 2026

Drinks at 7pm, dinner at 8pm, carriages at midnight

Oakfield Manor

Manor Lane
Surrey

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Formal dress

Ceremonies

What happens, and when

A short run-through of each part of the wedding for guests who have not been to a Sikh wedding before.

01

Maiya

ਮਾਈਆਂ

Close family rub a turmeric paste on the bride at home before the wedding. It is a small, private gathering on the Friday.

02

Mehndi & Sangeet

ਮਹਿੰਦੀ

Henna is put on the bride and the women in the family. There is food, music and dancing through the evening.

03

Jago

ਜਾਗੋ

Family carry decorated pots with lights on their heads and dance to the dhol drum. It runs late into the night.

04

Baraat & Milni

ਮਿਲਣੀ

The groom arrives with his family and friends. The two families meet at the door and greet each other before going in.

05

Anand Karaj

ਅਨੰਦ ਕਾਰਜ

The wedding itself. The couple walk around Guru Granth Sahib Ji four times while the Lavaan is sung. Each round is one of the four marriage vows.

06

Ardaas & Langar

ਲੰਗਰ

A prayer closes the ceremony. After it, everyone eats together. Langar is a free vegetarian meal, served to all guests sitting in rows.

Visiting the Gurdwara

Cover your head, take your shoes off, and do not bring alcohol or tobacco. Scarves are available at the door. You do not need to do anything during the ceremony except sit and watch. Someone will be on hand to help if you are not sure.

RSVP

Let us know

Please reply by 15 September 2026. Tick the events you can come to, then add everyone in your group with any dietary needs.

Which events can you come to? * Some events run at the same time. Where they do, you can only pick one, and the other locks.

Same time as the Jago. Pick one.

Same time as the Mehndi and Sangeet. Pick one.

Who is coming? * Add a row for each person in your group, including yourself.
We will only use this to plan the day.

Got it, thank you

Your reply is in. We will send the final details closer to the day.

Questions

Things people ask

Tap a question to read the answer.

Wear what you would to a formal wedding, or traditional Indian clothes if you have them. For the Gurdwara, keep your arms and legs covered and bring something for your head. The reception in the evening is formal.
Yes, inside the prayer hall everyone covers their head, whatever their religion. A scarf or headscarf works. There are spare coverings at the door if you forget.
Yes. Langar at the Gurdwara is always vegetarian. At the other events we cater for vegetarian, vegan, halal and the common allergies. Put what you need in the dropdown on the RSVP form.
Add everyone in your group on the RSVP form, children included, so we get the numbers right for food and seating. If you are not sure, send us a message.
Yes, there is parking at the Gurdwara and at the reception. The hotels under Travel have parking too. The map links give you directions on the day.
You do not need to bring anything. If you would like to give something, we are putting money towards our first home, and there will be a box for cards at the reception.
Travel

Getting there and staying over

Every venue and hotel below links to Google Maps for directions and booking.

Venues

The Grand Hall

Mehndi, Sangeet and Jago. Friday 23 October, London.

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Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara

Anand Karaj and Langar. Saturday 24 October, Gravesend.

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Oakfield Manor

Reception. Sunday 1 November, Surrey.

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Where to stay

Premier Inn, Gravesend

Closest to the Gurdwara. Good value.

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Village Hotel, London

Mid-range, with pool and parking. Near the Friday venue.

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Rooms at Oakfield Manor

On site at the reception, handy for the night of.

Map

Need to ask us something?

If it is not on this page, get in touch and we will help.

Kiran's side: +44 0000 000000

Harrison's side: +44 0000 000000

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