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Sangeet, mehndi & jaago invitations

A sangeet, mehndi or jaago invitation is for the celebrations before the wedding: music, henna, giddha and bhangra. It should feel playful, give the time and place (often a family home), set a colourful dress code, and tell guests to come ready to dance.

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What to include in a Sangeet, Mehndi & Jaago invitation

  1. 01Which night it is: mehndi, ladies sangeet, jaago, or a combined night
  2. 02Whose home or which hall, with parking notes for residential streets
  3. 03A colour theme or dress code (e.g. 'bright colours, comfortable for dancing')
  4. 04Whether it's ladies-only or everyone is welcome
  5. 05Start time (and a realistic one: guests will ask!)

Sangeet, Mehndi & Jaago invitation wording you can copy

Playful (English)
Dhol, giddha, boliyan and a jaago through the night. Bring your loudest voice and your comfiest juttis!
Mehndi (English)
Join us for Harleen's mehndi: henna, chai, songs and far too many samosas.
Punjabi
ਲੇਡੀਜ਼ ਸੰਗੀਤ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਗੋ ਵਿੱਚ ਆਪ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਮੇਤ ਸੱਦਾ ਹੈ। ਆਓ ਰਲ ਕੇ ਗਿੱਧਾ ਪਾਈਏ!

Tips from families who've done it

  • Send it with the wedding invitation, or as its own link the week before as a reminder.
  • Use a separate invitation if the guest list is smaller (e.g. close family only).
  • Midnight Mehfil and Marigold are the most festive designs for these nights.

Designs made for this occasion

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Midnight Mehfil

Paper lanterns rise into a starlit navy sky. Made for sangeet nights and receptions.

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Marigold

Strings of genda phool sway apart. Bright, joyful, made for haldi, mehndi and Path.

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Chooda

Golden kaleere swing from a red and ivory chooda, then fall away to reveal your names.

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Phulkari

Hand-embroidered Punjabi phulkari drapes part to reveal a saffron and magenta celebration.

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Neon Night

A neon sign on a midnight brick wall stutters to life and spells your names in hot pink and electric blue.

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Sangeet, Mehndi & Jaago invitation FAQ

What is a jaago?

A jaago ('wake up') is a Punjabi pre-wedding night where relatives dance through the neighbourhood carrying a decorated brass pot (gaggar) topped with lit lamps, singing boliyan to announce the wedding.

Is the sangeet the same as the mehndi?

They're different events that are often combined. Mehndi is the henna ceremony; sangeet is a night of music and dance. Many families hold them the same evening.

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