BASICALLY BEING A SIKH I AM TRYING TO BRING OUT THE TRUE COLOURS OF A SIKH WEDDING. HOPE YOU ENJOY IT.
ROKA.
This is the first step where meeting of two family members is arranged at brides home and the grooms immediate family members are invited. The word Roka means 'to stop'And in this perspective it is to stop the search of partner as the perfect match has been found. The parent's of both the bride and Groom offer gifts to the Groom and Bride respectively.
TAKA
The word Taka means to 'set the date' After roka this ceremony is conceded at brides place to set wedding date and preparations are made for engagement.
After which the bride and the groom's family visits the Gurudwara Sahib, where the first card of the wedding is offered. Along with it an Ardaas(Prayer for Blessings) is conducted.This is the official announcement of Marriage.
RING CEREMONY
Basically, ring ceremony isn't a ritual as per the sikh wedding function but with the new generation,The bride and the groom exchange rings during the function. Basically it is a celebration where friends and family enjoy and gel up to one another. It is an informal engagement.