The wedding ceremony is considered to be very auspicious and sacred in Sikh community. The Sikh wedding traditions exhibit uniqueness and beauty. The Sikh wedding ceremony is referred to as “Anand Karaj” and the wedding rituals are performed as per the Sikh Code or Reht Maryada. The Sikh wedding rituals are performed in the morning in a Gurugwara in the holy presence of Guru Granth Sahib. Special attention is paid on the auspicious Sikh wedding invitation cards which are distributed to the guests inviting them to witness the wedding ceremony.
Materials Used in the making of Sikh Wedding Invitation Cards
The Sikh wedding invitation cards are usually made of expensive materials. Most of these are handmade Sikh wedding cards which are made using creamy tissue material, handmade paper, metallic paper, satin fabric, handmade silk, wooly papers, etc. textured handmade papers are extensively used in wedding cards to give them a rich and beautiful appeal.
Designs Commonly Used in the Sikh Wedding Invitation Cards
Decorative art work and use of intricate designs can be done along with the textured paper to beautify the look of wedding cards. Kundan work wedding cards are very popular in Sikh weddings. Another important design feature of Sikh wedding card is the use of intricate patterns and textures. Metallic card materials with beautiful artwork embossed on them is a common feature of Sikh wedding cards. Use of bindis, semi-precious or artificial stones, mirror work, metallic thread work, etc. are the features which make Sikh wedding cards unique.