- Shagun Ceremony (Engagement): The engagement ceremony marks the beginning of the Sikh wedding celebrations.  This ceremony may also be called the “Tilak.”  The preacher reads hymns and then applies a tilak on the groom's forehead, to mark the engagement ceremony. This can be done at the  Gurdwara (Sikh Temple) or at the home of the boy.

As a part of the shagun, the bride's family present  a thali (tray) containing coconut, dry dates, sugar and money a to the groom's family.  They brides family in turn are gifted  a traditional Salwar Kameez (outfit) and sweets for the bride in order to solemnize  the engagement of the couple. The families of the prospective bride and the groom exchange gifts and the bride's father takes care of the ceremonial activities of the engagement.

- Maiya Ceremony: According to this tradition the bride and the groom are confined to their respective homes for a couple of days prior to the wedding day without changing their clothes. 

- Gana Ceremony: This is a pre-wedding ritual wherein a sacred red thread is tied to the right wrist of the groom and the left wrist of the at their respective homes. It is regarded as a sanctified thread that protects the bride and the groom from ill omen.

- Vatna and Mehndi Ceremony: A few days prior to the wedding, a paste consisting of  scented powdered barley flour, turmeric and mustard oil is smeared on the bride and groom. This is followed by an auspicious bath. This is called the Vatna ritual.  Then on the eve of the wedding, another custom called  “Mehndi Ki Raat” (Henna Night) performed. This is when  henna (Mehndi) is applied on the hands and feet of the bride. This ritual concludes the prenuptials.

- Gharoli: This ritual is exclusively observed by the groom and takes place the morning of the wedding. The groom's sister-in law accompanied by other female relatives go to a nearby well or Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) to fill a decorated clay water jug or gharoli with water which is later used to bath the bridegroom.

- Choora  (Bangle Ceremony) is a significant  Sikh ritual which is usually held at the bride’s home and is fulfilled when the brides Mama and Mami (maternal uncle and aunt) adorn her hands with white and red bangles from which  silver and gold ornaments called kalira, hangs. Traditional Sikh brides usually are attired in heavily embroidered bright Salwar Kameez (outfit). The color of the Kameez is mostly red or magenta which is considered auspicious. The Dupatta adorns the brides head covering her hair which signifies respect. Sometimes brides choose lehenga-chunni as their bridal outfit.

- Ghodhi Chadhna and Milni Ceremony: A sehera or  floral veil is tied to the groom’s forehead by his sisters. Family members  adorn the groom's neck with garlands of currency notes. The milni ceremony is usually held at the brides home. During this ceremony,  members of both sides meet and exchange hugs, garlands and well wishes. Shabads (Hymns) are sung and the ardaas (prayers) are recited and both these families proceed to the Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) where breakfast is served before everybody assembles inside the main hall of the Gurdwara where the wedding ceremony takes place.

- Lawan Phere: Men and woman sit separately, on opposite sides of the Gurdwara hall. The bride and groom are then seated in front of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib at the Gurudwara (Sikh Temple).  The groom's sister then drapes a chunni (scarf) around his neck and attaches the other end  to the pallu (scarf) of theSalwaar Kameez (bridal outfit) worn by the bride. The chunni should be bright coloured, eg pink, red or orange which is considered auspicious. One end of the scarf that is worn on the groom’s shoulder is placed in the bride’s hand by her father, signifying that she is now leaving his care to join her husband’s. This is called the Palla ceremony. The bridal couple then listen to the prayers and hymns called Sri Guru Granth Sahib Kirtan. As the priest then recites the first lavan or hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, the bride and groom circle these holy scriptures. The bridegroom walks ahead of the bride with a sword in his hand. There are four lavans (hymns) that are recited and after every hymn the bridal couple encircles the  Guru Granth Sahib. During the fourth and final hymn, flowers of blessings are showered on the newly wedded couple.

- The Hidaayat or Niyams (duties and responsibilities ) are read out to the newly wedded couple toward each other as man and wife by the elders in the families.    Relatives and friends garland the newly wedded couple. Thereafter,  to mark the formal conclusion of the ceremony Karah Prashad, (sacramental treats or pudding), is then distributed to the guests. They are then seated at the  Gurdwara (temple) hall and is served Langar (a meal).

- Vidaai or Doli Ceremony : This ceremony marks the end of the Sikh wedding celebration.  This is when the bride takes leave of her paternal home and heads towards her new home with her husband.  The bride’s family and friends bid her farewell.  This is a very emotional time for the bride and her parents. As the bride steps out of her  parent's house, she throws back handfuls of rice over her head.  A daughter in a home  is considered the “Laxmi”  (Goddess of wealth and prosperity) and the throwing back of rice  signifies that  the bride  leaves behind luck and  prosperity for her parents and family, before she to start a new life with her husband.

Tips : Always remove your shoes and cover your head when inside the Gurdwara (Sikh Temple).  This signifies respect.  Always dress conservatively.  A meal or a treat is always served before the wedding ceremony and lunch is served after the ceremony which could last between 45 minutes to 2 hours.  Guests are expected to be seated on the floor with the rest of the family members.