July 2017
Ceremony & Banquet held at Riverlands Equestrian Facility
Winner BC Wedding Awards 2017 - Best Wedding Event Planning
Featured in WEDLUXE Magazine Summer/Fall 2018
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Filming by Life Studios Inc
www.lifestudiosinc.com
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Morning preparations at The Fairmont Chateau, Whistler
While the stage was set for their arrival
Including a custom built Seikh Temple and a Banqueting tent for 270 guests
The wedding parties arrive at Riverlands Equestrian Facility
Sikh weddings are traditionally called Anand Karag - "Blissfull Union"
The two sides of the family greet each other with 'Waheguru Ji Ka, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
bestowing blessings upon each other
In epic Sikh storytelling tradition, the Groom poses as a Warrior,
arriving on a shining white Stallion, to sweep his Princess Bride off her feet
(accompanied by bagpipes in this case - owing to his Scottish heritage!)
The marriage ceremony takes place in the holy presence of Guru Granth Sahib -
the Sikh scripture of 1,434 pages of poetic hymns
In the holy presence of the Guru Granth Sahib
the Bride and the Groom sit side by side facing the holy book
Hymns are sung and prayers are offered to the couple's parents and the couple themselves
The ceremony continues with the Groom wearing a sash over his shoulder
with the other end placed into the hands of the Bride to symbolize their union
The priest reads four more stanzas from the holy text
The ceremony concludes with the singing of four lavan - hymns and
One final reading of a hymn before
Karah Pasad sweets are given to everyone present
The now Married couple greet friends and family
The wedding party enjoyed a Celebratory Banquet of Eastern and Western delights
During the banquet guests enjoyed a Dressage demonstration
performed by Rollo, Winner of the Canada Cup, ridden by Riverlands trainer, Wes Schild
and wedding photos commenced...
Friends & Family
And they lived happily ever after!
Congratulations to everyone who collaborated on this spectacular production,
Winner of the Professional BC Wedding Awards, Best Planner 2017:
Venue | Riverlands equestrian Centre | @riverlandsweddingsandevents
Planner/Design/Decor | Celebrate Events
Photographer | Melia Lucida |
Videographer | Life Studios |
Makeup | Brenda Bakker |
Hair Styling | Christina Yun
Florist | Celsia Floral |
Stretch Tent Rentals | Event rental Works |
Rentals | Pedersen’s |
Décor | Coral Design |
Caterer | Savoury City |
Cocktails | Lavish Liquids |
Pipe Band | Van Tastic Entertainment
Transportation | Whistler Glacier Coach Lines |
AV | PSAV |
Flooring | Protec |
Bride’s Lehenga | Soltee by Sulakshana Monga |
Sangeet Venue - The Audain Art Museum
Mountain top Venue - Whistler Blackcomb Roundhouse
Reception - Fairmont Chateau Whistler
