Wedding invitation · English

Wedding invitation wording in English

An Indian wedding card in English follows this order: a blessing at the top (Shri Ganeshaya Namah), the elders whose blessings you seek, the parents who invite, the couple's names with their parents, the date, day and time, the venue, the programme of functions, and at the end the family members who await you and a line from the children. Below is ready wording for every part: replace the words in [brackets].

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What goes on the card, in order

Blessing · || Shri Ganeshaya Namah || or a short Sanskrit shloka at the top.
Elders · The grandparents or elders, “with the blessings of …”.
Invitation · From the parents: “request the pleasure of your company…”.
The couple · Bride and groom, each with their parents' names (and city, for the other side).
Date and time · Day, date and time; many families also add the Hindu tithi.
Venue · Full address; on WhatsApp, add a Google Maps link.
Programme · Haldi, mehendi, sangeet, baraat, pheras, reception: day, time and venue for each.
Closing · “Awaiting your gracious presence”, the family names, and a line from the children.

Blessing: the first line of the card

Shri Ganesh

|| Shri Ganeshaya Namah ||

Ganesh shloka

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha,
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada.

Simple

With the blessings of Lord Ganesha

From the groom's family (son's wedding)

Traditional

|| Shri Ganeshaya Namah ||

With the blessings of
[Grandparents' names]

Mrs. [Mother's name] and Mr. [Father's name]
request the pleasure of your company
at the wedding of their son

[Groom's name]
with
[Bride's name]
(daughter of Mrs. [Bride's mother] and Mr. [Bride's father], [City])

on [Day], [Date]
at [Time]

[Venue name and address]

Short and modern

Our son [Groom's name] is marrying [Bride's name]!
Please join us to celebrate.

[Day], [Date] · [Time]
[Venue], [City]

With love,
[Parents' names]

From the bride's family (daughter's wedding)

Traditional

|| Shri Ganeshaya Namah ||

With the blessings of
[Grandparents' names]

Mrs. [Mother's name] and Mr. [Father's name]
cordially invite you and your family
to grace the wedding of their daughter

[Bride's name]
with
[Groom's name]
(son of Mrs. [Groom's mother] and Mr. [Groom's father], [City])

on [Day], [Date]
at [Time]

[Venue name and address]

Your presence and blessings are requested.

Kanyadaan line

We invite you to bless our daughter [Bride's name]
on the sacred occasion of her kanyadaan.

Groom: [Groom's name], son of Mr. [Groom's father], [City]

[Date], [Day] · Pheras: [Time]
[Venue], [City]

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WhatsApp invitation messages

Send one of these with the card or film; add the venue's Google Maps link below it.

For family

Namaste 🙏
We have a wedding in the family! [Name] and [Name] are getting married on [Date] in [City].
The invitation is attached. Please come with your family; we need your blessings.
With love, [Your name] and family

For friends

It's official! 🎉
[Name] is getting married on [Date] in [City].
From the sangeet to the pheras, it won't be the same without you.
Full invitation attached.

For colleagues

Hello,
My [daughter/son/sister/brother] [Name] is getting married on [Date] at [Venue], [City].
It would be a pleasure to have you and your family with us.
Warm regards, [Your name]

Reminder (2–3 days before)

Just [number] days to go! 🙏
We look forward to seeing you at [Name]'s wedding on [Date].
Venue: [Venue] · Location: [Google Maps link]

Haldi, mehendi and sangeet

Programme

Wedding festivities

Haldi: [Date], [Time] · [Venue]
Mehendi: [Date], [Time] · [Venue]
Sangeet: [Date], [Time] · [Venue]
Baraat: [Date], [Time] · [Venue]
Pheras: [Date], [Time]
Reception: [Date], [Time] · [Venue]

Sangeet invitation

Dholki, dance and a lot of fun!
Join us for [Name]'s sangeet night.
[Date], [Time] · [Venue]
Theme: [Colour or theme]

Haldi invitation

Come dressed in yellow and bring your best smile.
Join us for [Name]'s haldi ceremony.
[Date], [Time] · [Venue]

RSVP and family lines

The end of the card names the family who awaits you, and how to reply.

Awaiting your presence

Awaiting your gracious presence:
[Grandparents' names]
[Uncles and aunts]
and the entire [Surname] family

RSVP

RSVP
[Name]: [Phone]
[Name]: [Phone]

Best compliments

With best compliments from
[Relatives' and friends' names]

Children's lines: a sweet invite from the little ones

Come to my chachu's wedding,
or I won't talk to you! — [Child's name]

It's my didi's wedding! Please come:
the sweets and the dancing are on me. — [Child's name]

I've practised my baraat dance for weeks.
It won't be complete without you! — [Child's name]

Please come to my bua's wedding:
we've saved you the best seat. — [Children's names]

Mama is getting married!
Come, let's celebrate together. — [Children's names]

Before you print or send

Check the spelling of every name, and titles like Late, Mr. and Mrs., with the elders once.
Write the day, date and time clearly; confirm the muhurat time with your pandit.
Send the WhatsApp invitation 3–4 weeks before the wedding, and a reminder 2–3 days before.
Always add a Google Maps link and one or two RSVP phone numbers.
Call the elders or give them a printed card, and send everyone else the film: the two work together.

Questions

What do you write at the top of an Indian wedding card?

Most families start with || Shri Ganeshaya Namah || or the Vakratunda Mahakaya shloka, so the occasion begins with Lord Ganesha's blessing.

Who sends the wedding invitation, the parents or the couple?

Traditionally the parents invite, with the grandparents' blessings named first. Many modern couples now invite guests themselves, especially friends; both are fine.

Is it okay to send a wedding invitation on WhatsApp?

Yes, most families now invite on WhatsApp. Call the elders as well, or give them a printed card, so no one feels left out.

How early should we send the invitations?

3–4 weeks before the wedding for guests in the same city, 6–8 weeks for guests who must travel, with a reminder 2–3 days before.

Can I make a wedding invitation video for free?

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