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Indian wedding invitation wording: samples for every tradition

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In short

Good Indian wedding invitation wording names who is inviting, the couple and their parents, then gives each function's date, time and venue. Sikh, Hindu, Muslim and Christian families usually begin with a religious blessing. Below are samples you can copy and change, plus lines for RSVPs and WhatsApp.

What the wording should include

  1. 01A blessing or religious symbol, if your family uses one.
  2. 02Who is inviting: usually parents or the couple themselves.
  3. 03The couple's names, often with their parents' names.
  4. 04Each function's name, date, time and venue.
  5. 05How to reply, and by when.
  6. 06Practical notes, such as dress code or a head covering.

Sikh and Punjabi wording

ੴ Ik Onkar

With the blessings of Waheguru Ji, Mr. and Mrs. Jaswinder Sandhu request the honour of your presence at the Anand Karaj of their daughter Harleen with Arjun, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rajinder Gill.

Sunday, [date], at [time], [gurdwara name and address]. Langar to follow.

Hindu wording

Shri Ganeshaya Namah

With the blessings of our elders, Mr. and Mrs. Anil Sharma invite you to join them at the wedding of their daughter Priya with Rahul, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vikram Mehta.

Baraat: [time]. Muhurat: [time]. [Date], [venue and address]. Dinner to follow.

Muslim wording

Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

Mr. and Mrs. Yusuf Khan request the pleasure of your company at the Nikah of their daughter Ayesha with Omar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tariq Malik.

Nikah: [date and time], [venue]. Walima: [date and time], [venue]. Please join us in making dua for the couple.

Christian wording

By the grace of God, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mathew invite you to share in the joy of the marriage of their daughter Emily with Daniel, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Paul.

[Date] at [time], [church name and address]. Reception to follow at [venue].

If the couple is inviting

Together with their families, Simran and Jaskaran invite you to celebrate their wedding. [Date, time, venue].

Useful lines to copy

ForWording
RSVPKindly reply by [date], so we can plan for you.
Selected functionsWe would love you to join us for the functions listed below.
ChildrenOur celebration is for adults from [time] onward. Thank you for understanding.
Dress codeTraditional or festive wear. Please bring a head covering for the ceremony.
GiftsYour blessings are the greatest gift.
WhatsApp messageSat Sri Akal / Namaste / Assalamu alaikum [name]. With great joy, we invite your family to [couple]'s wedding. All the details and RSVP are here: [link].

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Frequently asked questions

Whose name goes first on an Indian wedding invitation?

Often the host family's child comes first, so on the bride's family's invitation her name is first. Many families print separate versions for each side.

Should you include parents' names?

Most traditional invitations do. Couples hosting their own wedding sometimes leave them out or use 'together with their families'.

Can invitations be in Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu?

Yes. Many families use both English and their own language so that elders and younger relatives can read it easily.

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