Wedding invitation messages for WhatsApp

Most wedding invitations in India now arrive on WhatsApp. The card is designed for weeks; the message that goes with it is typed in a minute, and it is the part people actually read. Below are more than 80 messages to copy, sorted by who is sending them and who they are for. Change the words in [brackets] and they are ready to send.

• What every message should include
• Formal messages from parents and from the couple
• Short messages, for elders and in Hindi and Hinglish
• For each function, unique ones and reminders

What should a wedding invitation message include?

Five things, in this order: who is inviting, whose wedding, the day and date, the city or venue, and where the details are (the card or the invite link). Then the line every Indian invitation ends with, “please do come”, and a reply-by date if you are counting plates.

The first line matters most. WhatsApp shows only the opening words in the chat list and in the notification, so “[Bride] and [Groom] are getting married on [Date]” works better than “Namaste, hope you and the family are keeping well”. Keep the pleasantries for the second line.

• A template to start from Copy

  With joy, the [Family name] family invites you to the wedding of [Bride] and [Groom] on [Day, Date] in [City]. All the functions, venues and timings are here: [link] Please do come and bless the couple. Kindly reply by [Date].

Formal wedding invitation messages from parents

When the invitation goes out in the parents' names, the tone is respectful and complete. These suit relatives, family friends and parents' colleagues. Use the bride's or groom's full name, and name both families if you are sending on behalf of both.

• From the bride's parents Copy

  With the blessings of the Almighty, we joyfully invite you and your family to the wedding of our daughter [Bride] with [Groom], son of Mr and Mrs [Groom's parents], on [Day, Date] at [Venue], [City]. Your presence will make the day complete. – [Bride's parents]

• From the groom's parents Copy

  We are delighted to invite you and your family to the wedding of our son [Groom] with [Bride], daughter of Mr and Mrs [Bride's parents], on [Day, Date] at [Venue], [City]. Details of every function: [link] Please do come. – [Groom's parents]

• From both families Copy

  The [Family 1] and [Family 2] families request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of [Bride] and [Groom] on [Day, Date] in [City]. Functions, venues and timings: [link]

• With a blessing line Copy

  ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to the wedding of [Bride] and [Groom] on [Day, Date] at [Venue], [City]. Please join us with your family. – [Parents' names]

• To a family friend Copy

  Dear [Name] ji, it would mean a great deal to us if you and [spouse's name] could be with us at [Bride/Groom]'s wedding on [Date] in [City]. The invitation, with all the details, is here: [link] Warm regards, [Your names]

• To a colleague of the parents Copy

  Dear [Name], our [son/daughter] [Name] is getting married on [Date] in [City], and we would be happy to have you there. Everything you need is in the invitation: [link] Regards, [Your name]

• Grandparents inviting Copy

  With the blessings of [Grandparents' names], the family invites you to the wedding of their grandchild [Bride/Groom] with [Partner] on [Day, Date] at [Venue]. Please come and bless the couple.

• Several functions Copy

  We invite you to celebrate the wedding of [Bride] and [Groom] with us: Haldi: [Date] Sangeet: [Date] Wedding: [Date] Reception: [Date] Venues and timings for each are on the invitation: [link]

• Out-of-town guests Copy

  We would love to have you at [Bride] and [Groom]'s wedding in [City] on [Date]. Since it means travelling, we are writing early. Hotel suggestions and directions are on the invitation: [link]. Please let us know by [Date] if you can make it.

• After a phone call Copy

  As we spoke today, here is the invitation for [Bride] and [Groom]'s wedding on [Date] in [City]: [link] It has every function and the venue map. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Wedding invitation messages from the couple

More couples now invite their own friends and colleagues, and some invite everyone themselves. These read as personal without being casual.

• Warm and simple Copy

  We're getting married! [Bride] and [Groom] would love to have you with us on [Date] in [City]. All the details are here: [link]

• Both names, formal Copy

  Together with our families, we, [Bride] and [Groom], invite you to our wedding on [Day, Date] at [Venue], [City]. It would mean a lot to have you there.

• To someone who played a part Copy

  You were there when we met, so the wedding wouldn't be complete without you. [Date], [City]. Everything is here: [link]

• To a mentor or teacher Copy

  Dear [Name], I am getting married to [Partner] on [Date] in [City], and I would be honoured if you could attend. The invitation is here: [link] With respect, [Your name]

• Bride to her friends Copy

  Ladies, it's happening! I'm marrying [Groom] on [Date] and I need all of you there, from the haldi to the vidaai. Details: [link]

• Groom to his friends Copy

  It's official, I'm getting married to [Bride] on [Date] in [City]. The baraat needs dancers. Every function and venue is here: [link]

• To colleagues Copy

  Hi all, [Partner] and I are getting married on [Date] in [City], and we'd be glad to see you at the reception on [Date]. Details and directions: [link]

• Long-distance friends Copy

  We know [City] is a trip, but we'd love you there when we get married on [Date]. Here is everything, including where to stay: [link]

• Second chance to reply Copy

  [Partner] and I are tying the knot on [Date]! If you can make it, please reply on the invite by [Date] so we can plan: [link]

• With thanks Copy

  Thank you for being part of our story. We're getting married on [Date] in [City] and would love you to be there for the next chapter. [link]

Short wedding invitation messages

For a group, a status, or anyone who will tap the link anyway. One or two lines, names and date first.

• Shortest Copy

  [Bride] weds [Groom], [Date], [City]. Please do come! [link]

• With the link Copy

  You're invited: [Bride] & [Groom], [Date]. Details: [link]

• Save your evening Copy

  Keep [Date] free: [Bride] and [Groom] are getting married in [City]. [link]

• Family group Copy

  Shaadi ki date pakki! [Bride] & [Groom], [Date], [City]. Sab details yahan: [link]

• Status line Copy

  [Date]. [City]. [Bride] & [Groom]. Be there. 💍

• Two lines Copy

  We're getting married on [Date]! Every function, the venue and RSVP: [link]

• To a busy friend Copy

  One date to block: [Date]. Our wedding, [City]. Details here: [link]

• Polite and short Copy

  With love, inviting you to [Bride] and [Groom]'s wedding on [Date] in [City]. [link]

• Hinglish Copy

  [Bride] aur [Groom] ki shaadi mein zaroor aaiyega, [Date], [City]. [link]

• RSVP ask Copy

  You're invited! [Date], [City]. Please reply on the invite by [Date]: [link]

Messages for elders and close relatives

Elders notice who called and who only forwarded. Where you can, call first or visit with the card, then send the message so they have the details at hand. Use “ji”, their relationship, and a line asking for blessings.

• Nana ji / Dada ji Copy

  Pranam Nana ji, [Bride/Groom] ki shaadi [Date] ko [City] mein hai. Aapka aashirwad sabse zaroori hai, aap zaroor aaiyega. Saari details is link par hain: [link]

• Bua / Mausi Copy

  Bua ji, namaste! [Bride/Groom] ki shaadi ki saari functions ki details bhej rahe hain: [link]. Aap sab pehle se aa jaiyega, haldi [Date] ko hai.

• Chacha / Mama Copy

  Chacha ji, pranam. As we discussed on the phone, here is the invitation for [Name]'s wedding on [Date]: [link]. Please come with Chachi ji and the children.

• Formal elder Copy

  Respected [Name] ji, with your blessings, our [son/daughter] [Name] is getting married on [Date] at [Venue], [City]. We humbly request you to grace the occasion with your presence.

• Elder who lives far Copy

  Pranam [Name] ji. [Name] ki shaadi [Date] ko hai. Hum jaante hain safar lamba hai, par aapke bina shaadi adhuri lagegi. Train aur hotel ki jaankari bhi link mein hai: [link]

• Neighbour aunty Copy

  Namaste Aunty! Our [son/daughter] is getting married on [Date]. You've seen [him/her] grow up, so please come with Uncle. Details: [link]

• Following a card Copy

  Namaste [Name] ji, the card is on its way by hand, but here are the details so they're on your phone too: [link]. Please do come.

• Asking for blessings only Copy

  Pranam [Name] ji. [Bride] and [Groom] are getting married on [Date]. If you cannot travel, please send your blessings; we will feel them all the same.

Wedding invitation messages in Hindi and Hinglish

Hinglish reads naturally in most family groups; pure Hindi suits elders and formal notes. There are more of both in the Hindi invitation messages guide, and the words for a printed card are in wedding card matter in Hindi.

• सादर निमंत्रण Copy

  सादर निमंत्रण 🙏 [वधू] और [वर] के शुभ विवाह में आप सपरिवार आमंत्रित हैं। तिथि: [दिनांक] स्थान: [स्थान], [शहर] सभी कार्यक्रमों की जानकारी: [link] आपकी उपस्थिति प्रार्थनीय है।

• माता-पिता की ओर से Copy

  हमारी सुपुत्री [वधू] का शुभ विवाह [वर] के साथ [दिनांक] को होना निश्चित हुआ है। इस मंगल अवसर पर आप सपरिवार पधारकर वर-वधू को आशीर्वाद दें। – [माता-पिता के नाम]

• छोटा संदेश Copy

  [वधू] संग [वर], [दिनांक], [शहर]। ज़रूर आइएगा। [link]

• Hinglish, family group Copy

  Namaste sabko 🙏 [Bride] aur [Groom] ki shaadi [Date] ko [City] mein hai. Saare functions, venue aur RSVP is link par hain: [link]. Aap sab zaroor aaiyega!

• Hinglish, friends Copy

  Shaadi ka card aa gaya, bas yeh link hai 😄 [Date], [City]. Haldi se reception tak sab yahan: [link]. Bahaana nahi chalega!

• Hinglish, after a call Copy

  Abhi phone par baat hui thi, yeh rahi details: [link]. [Date] ko milte hain!

• Hindi, from the couple Copy

  हम, [वधू] और [वर], [दिनांक] को विवाह-बंधन में बंध रहे हैं। आप आएँगे तो यह दिन और भी ख़ास हो जाएगा। [link]

• Hindi, reminder Copy

  याद दिला रहे हैं: [वधू] और [वर] का विवाह [दिनांक] को है। स्थान और समय इस link पर: [link]

• Hinglish, short Copy

  [Date] free rakhna, shaadi hai! [link]

• Hindi, to elders Copy

  आदरणीय [नाम] जी, आपके आशीर्वाद से [नाम] का विवाह [दिनांक] को [शहर] में है। आप अवश्य पधारें।

Invitation messages for each function

If you invite people to different functions, say so plainly in the message so nobody turns up at the wrong one. For full sets, see the haldi, mehendi and sangeet messages, engagement and roka messages and reception messages.

• Roka / sagai Copy

  With joy, we invite you to [Bride] and [Groom]'s roka on [Date] at [Venue]. A small family function, and we'd love you there.

• Engagement Copy

  [Bride] and [Groom] are getting engaged! Join us for the ring ceremony on [Date] at [Venue], [Time]. [link]

• Haldi Copy

  Haldi on [Date], [Time], at [Venue]. Wear yellow and clothes you don't mind ruining. 💛 [link]

• Mehendi Copy

  Mehendi on [Date] from [Time]: come with empty hands and leave with full ones. Dress code: green. [link]

• Sangeet Copy

  Sangeet night on [Date] at [Venue]! Dust off your best steps. Dress code: [colour]. [link]

• Ladies sangeet Copy

  Ladies sangeet at home on [Date], [Time]. Dholak, songs and a lot of gossip. Please come early! [Address]

• Baraat Copy

  The baraat leaves [Place] at [Time] on [Date]. Dancers, please report on time! 🥁

• Pheras / shaadi Copy

  The pheras are at [Time] on [Date] at [Venue]. Please be seated by [Time]. [link]

• Reception Copy

  Please join us for [Bride] and [Groom]'s reception on [Date] at [Venue], from [Time]. [link]

• Reception only Copy

  We had a small family wedding, and now we'd love to celebrate with you: reception on [Date] at [Venue]. [link]

• Walima Copy

  You are invited to the walima of [Bride] and [Groom] on [Date] at [Venue], [Time]. [link]

• Grihapravesh after the wedding Copy

  [Bride] is coming home! Please join us for a small welcome at our place on [Date], [Time].

Unique and fun wedding invitation messages

For friends who will screenshot it. Keep one fun line, and make sure the date and city are still easy to find.

• Filmy Copy

  Coming soon to [City]: [Bride] & [Groom] in a love story 10 years in the making. Premiere: [Date]. Entry: your presence. 🎬 [link]

• Cricket Copy

  Two players, one partnership. [Bride] & [Groom] walk out on [Date] in [City]. Book your seat in the stands: [link] 🏏

• Flight Copy

  Boarding pass to forever ✈️ Passengers [Bride] & [Groom]. Departure: [Date], [City]. Check in here: [link]

• Exam season Copy

  Results are out: [Bride] + [Groom], passed with distinction. Convocation on [Date] in [City]. Attendance compulsory. [link]

• Foodie Copy

  Come for the love, stay for the food. [Bride] & [Groom], [Date], [City]. Menu not shared in advance. [link] 🍛

• Chai Copy

  From one cup of chai to forever. [Bride] & [Groom] are getting married on [Date]. Join us: [link] ☕

• Office style Copy

  Subject: Leave request for [Date] Reason: [Bride] & [Groom]'s wedding in [City]. Approval required from you, in person. [link]

• Count on you Copy

  Countdown started: [number] days to [Bride] & [Groom]'s wedding. We're counting on you to be there. [link]

Messages for Sikh, Muslim, Christian and regional weddings

The opening line changes with the family's faith and region; the rest stays the same. For complete wording, see nikah invitation wording and Christian wedding wording.

• Sikh, Anand Karaj Copy

  ੴ With the blessings of Waheguru, we invite you to the Anand Karaj of [Bride] and [Groom] on [Date] at Gurdwara [Name], [City], at [Time], followed by lunch. [link]

• Muslim, nikah Copy

  Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem With the grace of Allah, we invite you to the nikah of [Bride] with [Groom] on [Date] at [Venue], [City], after [Time] namaz. [link]

• Christian Copy

  “Love is patient, love is kind.” With joy, we invite you to the marriage of [Bride] and [Groom] at [Church], [City], on [Date] at [Time], and the reception after. [link]

• South Indian, muhurtham Copy

  With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to the wedding of [Bride] and [Groom]. Muhurtham: [Date], [Time] at [Venue], [City]. [link]

• Bengali Copy

  We joyfully invite you to the biye of [Bride] and [Groom] on [Date] at [Venue], [City]. The bou bhaat follows on [Date]. [link]

• Marathi family, in English Copy

  With the blessings of our Kuldaivat, we invite you to the lagna of [Bride] and [Groom] on [Date], muhurta [Time], at [Venue], [City]. [link]

Reminder and follow-up messages

One reminder a week before and one the day before is enough. If anything changes, send the change as its own short message so it doesn't get lost inside a long one.

• One week before Copy

  One week to go! 💛 Timings and directions for every function are on the same link: [link]. If you haven't replied yet, please do so we can plan.

• The day before Copy

  See you tomorrow! [Function] at [Time], [Venue]. Map: [link]

• RSVP nudge Copy

  Hi [Name], just checking if you'll be able to come on [Date]. A quick yes or no on the invite helps us plan the food: [link]

• Venue changed Copy

  Change of venue: the [function] on [Date] is now at [New venue]. The map on the invite is updated: [link]

• Time changed Copy

  Small change: the [function] now starts at [New time] on [Date]. Everything else stays the same. [link]

• Thank you after Copy

  Thank you for being with us on our big day. Your blessings mean the world to us. – [Bride] & [Groom]

How to send it so people actually read it

1. Call or visit elders first. A WhatsApp message after a phone call is welcome; a message instead of one can feel careless.
2. Names and date in the first line. That is the part people see in the notification and the chat list.
3. One message, not three. Put the card or link in the same message. Separate forwards get separated.
4. Personal chats for people who matter. Group messages are easy to miss. Send close relatives and friends their own.
5. Ask for a reply only if you need it, and give a date. “Please reply by 1 December” gets answers; “let us know” doesn't.
6. Send everything at once, not over a week. People compare notes; a cousin who hears from another cousin first will notice.

A link does more than a PDF here: guests tap for the map of each venue, add the functions to their calendar and reply in a minute, and if a timing changes you edit it once. That is what an invitation website on WhatsApp is for.