Wedding invitation wording
23 ready-to-copy examples for Indian wedding invitations: traditional, from parents, from the couple, Hindi, RSVP lines and the WhatsApp message to send with your invite. Swap in your names and paste into the invite maker.
What should a wedding invitation say?
Who is inviting (parents, both families or the couple), the couple's names with their parents' names, the date and time, the venue, and an RSVP contact. Traditional Hindu invites open with Ganesh ji's blessing. Keep each piece on its own line so it reads well on a phone screen.
Traditional Hindu wedding invitation wording
Formal wording in the style of printed cards, opening with the blessings of the elders or of Ganesh ji.
With the blessings of the elders, we cordially invite you to the wedding of Rohan (S/o Mr. Anil & Mrs. Sunita Sharma) with Aishwarya (D/o Mr. Ravi & Mrs. Lakshmi Iyer) On Saturday, 12th December 2026 at The Leela Palace, Udaipur
Shri Ganeshaya Namah With the divine blessings of Lord Ganesha, we request the pleasure of your company at the auspicious wedding of Rohan & Aishwarya On 12th December 2026, 7 PM onwards
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada We invite you to bless the couple Rohan & Aishwarya On 12th December 2026
On the auspicious occasion of the marriage of Rohan with Aishwarya we solicit your gracious presence and blessings for the couple 12th December 2026, Udaipur
Wedding invitation wording from parents
When the bride's or groom's parents are inviting. Put the hosting family's names first.
Mr. Ravi & Mrs. Lakshmi Iyer request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Aishwarya with Rohan (S/o Mr. Anil & Mrs. Sunita Sharma) On 12th December 2026 at 7 PM The Leela Palace, Udaipur
Mr. Anil & Mrs. Sunita Sharma cordially invite you to grace the wedding of their son Rohan with Aishwarya (D/o Mr. Ravi & Mrs. Lakshmi Iyer) On 12th December 2026 The Leela Palace, Udaipur
Together with their families, the Sharmas and the Iyers invite you to celebrate the wedding of Rohan & Aishwarya 12th December 2026, Udaipur
With the blessings of Smt. Kamla Devi & Late Shri Ram Prasad Sharma we invite you to the wedding of our grandson Rohan with Aishwarya On 12th December 2026
Modern wording from the couple
Friendly wording when the couple is inviting, good for friends and colleagues.
We're getting married! Rohan & Aishwarya would love you to be there as we begin our forever 12th December 2026, Udaipur
From college friends to forever Rohan & Aishwarya invite you to celebrate their wedding 12th December 2026 The Leela Palace, Udaipur
Two hearts, one journey Rohan & Aishwarya 12.12.2026, Udaipur Save the date
We'd be delighted if you could join us for our wedding celebrations Rohan & Aishwarya Reception: 13th December 2026, 8 PM Grand Ballroom, Udaipur
Hindi wedding invitation wording
Common lines from Hindi wedding cards. Pick a Devanagari font (Yatra One, Rozha One or Amita) in the editor.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ शुभ विवाह
सादर आमंत्रण आपकी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति प्रार्थनीय है चि. रोहन संग आयु. ऐश्वर्या दिनांक: 12 दिसंबर 2026
दर्शनाभिलाषी: समस्त शर्मा परिवार स्वागतोत्सुक: समस्त इष्ट मित्र एवं परिजन
RSVP and closing lines
The small print at the end of the invite.
RSVP: Rohan Sharma, +91 98765 43210 Kindly confirm by 25th November
Your presence and blessings are all we ask for
Your blessings are our gift. Kindly no boxed gifts.
With best compliments from All friends and family
WhatsApp message to send with your invite video
A short, personal message makes the forward feel like an invite, not spam.
Namaste Chachaji and Chachiji! With great joy we invite you to Rohan and Aishwarya's wedding on 12th December in Udaipur. The invite video is attached. Your blessings mean the world to us.
It's happening! Rohan & Aishwarya are getting married on 12th December in Udaipur, and we want you there. Full details in the video. Block your dates!
Hi! I'm getting married on 12th December and would be glad if you could join us at the reception on the 13th, 8 PM, Grand Ballroom, Udaipur. Invite attached.
Just a gentle reminder: we look forward to seeing you tomorrow at Rohan & Aishwarya's wedding, 7 PM at The Leela Palace. Location pin below.
Wording for each function
Haldi invitation wording
5 examples, plus a WhatsApp message.
Mehendi invitation wording
5 examples, plus a WhatsApp message.
Sangeet invitation wording
5 examples, plus a WhatsApp message.
Reception invitation wording
5 examples, plus a WhatsApp message.
Questions people ask
What is the correct order of names on an Indian wedding invitation?
The hosting family's child usually comes first. On an invite from the bride's parents, the bride's name comes first; from the groom's parents, the groom's. When both families host, either order is fine.
What do S/o and D/o mean on a wedding card?
S/o means “son of” and D/o means “daughter of”. They're written under the couple's names, with the parents' names in brackets.
What do Chi., Ayu. and Sau. Ka. mean on Hindi cards?
Chi. (चि., Chiranjeev) is written before the groom's name. Ayu. (आयु., Ayushmati) or Sau. Ka. (सौ. कां., Saubhagyakankshini) is written before the bride's. They're blessings for a long and happy life.
How far in advance should we send wedding invitations?
Most families send the main invite three to six weeks before the wedding, and a save-the-date two to six months ahead for destination weddings. A short WhatsApp reminder a day or two before helps.
Is it okay to invite people on WhatsApp?
Yes, for most guests it's now normal. Send it one by one or in small family groups rather than one big group, start with a personal line rather than a bare forward, and call elders and close family too (or follow up with a printed card).
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