A Sikh wedding invitation keeps that order clear and simple. It often opens with ੴ (Ik Onkar), gives the milni time when the two families meet, the anand karaj time, and the langar or lunch. A funvite invite can add the evening reception and the pre-wedding functions as separate events.
What to include on an anand karaj card
A short, kind note helps guests who are new to a gurdwara: heads are covered for everyone inside the darbar hall, shoes are removed, and tobacco and alcohol are not brought in. Most gurdwaras keep scarves for guests who need one.
- ੴ or "Ik Onkar Satgur Prasad" at the top
- Hosts: parents, often with grandparents
- Bride and groom — Sikh names often include Kaur and Singh
- Milni time (when the families meet and embrace at the gurdwara)
- Anand karaj time and gurdwara name with map link
- Langar or lunch; evening reception as a separate event
Morning ceremony, evening party
Because the anand karaj is a morning event, many families hold the reception the same evening at a different venue. List both as events with their own times so nobody turns up at the gurdwara at 7 pm.