Backyard Sikh Wedding & Chic Reception at Ascott Parc

Intimate wedding ceremony and big reception- Yes you can have both!

Suruchee and Pritpal were a lovely couple to work with! They are the great example of how you can have an intimate Sikh wedding ceremony and a large party for your reception. For many South Asian couples, it can be difficult to communicate to family about wanting an intimate wedding, as your guest count can grow quickly. It’s not uncommon for South Asian weddings to exceed a guest count of 200. There is a solution to this! Consider having an intimate wedding ceremony and then a larger party to celebrate with guest.

This couple had their Sikh wedding ceremony right in their backyard. With a backdrop of their spacious home and with lots of natural light from the large windows, they were able to make their intimate wedding hopes come true. Their ceremony was in the main area of the home and a tent was placed in the backyard for guests to eat and mingle. The intimate Sikh ceremony had their closest family and friends in attendance. For decor they rented a few vases and florals and put up signage in different areas of the home to direct their guests.

Hosting an event in a home comes with a few more steps as you are transforming your home to be a wedding venue. Here are some things to keep in mind:

Sound check prior to the event
Ordering ice, napkins, flatware, plates, and cups
Hiring staff to serve and clean up. Keep a designated areas for the trash.
Space for catering to set up and prepare items being served.
Clear signs for washrooms - assign someone to upkeep the washrooms to replenish any items that are required (toilet paper, hand soap etc.).
Tables and chairs for guest to have food.
If outdoors having lighting set up for when it gets dark.
If you are hosting a Sikh ceremony designate an area where guest can take off their shoes and wash their hands.
Basket for rumalas and napkins for prasad (Sikh Ceremony).
A room designated for the bride and groom if the bride needs any touch ups or if they need a quiet space to hangout.

The above preparation resulted in a lovely ceremony with their closest friends and family to give their blessings.

Having a smaller ceremony allows you the opportunity to spend time with your guests and take the day slower. The couple was able to enjoy conversing with everyone, take time with their lunch, and take lots of photos. I often hear couples saying they wish they had more time with their family or friends on their wedding day, this is a excellent way to ensure that. Having a smaller intimate ceremony and follow with a larger reception is a very viable option. I personally love these type of weddings because the couple is truly surrounded by those who are closest and nearest to them during their ceremony. Also, you don’t feel like you loose out on celebrating with the rest of your community as you can invite them at your reception!

Now let’s talk about their chic wedding reception at Ascott Parc in the Imperial ballroom. Ascott Parc is located in Vaughan and the Imperial Ballroom is a elegant space with wooden floors and a lit outdoor terrace that your guests can enjoy all night long. This is great for your cocktail hour as guests can go onto the terrace to eat, hangout, and have drinks. Once the dancing begins, guests who would like a quieter space and want some time away from the music use this space. This is one of my favourite ballrooms at Ascott Parc because as you have both an indoor and outdoor spaces. The couple was inspired by a moonlight theme so their background and signage included star lights. The bride wore a shimmering and stunning lehengha, which tied in perfectly with the backdrop. The evening was full with incredible dances by their family, fun entrances, lots of drinking, and partying. The couple was able to have a night of partying and celebrating with all their friends and family.

It was joy to be apart of Suruchee and Pritpal’s special day as they were able to have the best of both worlds. A small intimate wedding and a large reception full of partying. They did not have to give up either parts of their vision through their wedding experience.

If you are feeling like your stuck between wanting a intimate wedding ceremony and larger party, you don’t need to make that choice. Think of the day as two separate events. When you send out your invitations, you can indicate to certain guests to join you for “Dinner and Dancing.” If it is your wedding day and if having a smaller ceremony is important to you, this couple proved you can have both.

If you are recently engaged and wondering about how to start your wedding planning contact Gentle Planner here and we can help you get started!

Vendor Team