Hindu wedding invitation wording samples
Classic Hindu cards open with a Ganesh invocation, name the hosting elders, then list vivah and related functions. Use these patterns as a starting point in Vivaahli.
Updated 2 August 2026
Open with an invocation
Shree Ganeshaya Namah or a short shloka sets an auspicious tone.
- ◆|| Shree Ganeshaya Namah ||
- ◆Optional kuldevta mention
- ◆Keep it short on digital cards
Host and couple lines
Parents request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of…
- ◆Include native place if families expect it
- ◆Add gotra only when your community wants it on the invite
- ◆List pre-wedding functions separately
Common questions
Do I need a Sanskrit shloka?
Common but not mandatory. A simple Ganesh line is enough for many families.
Where do I put mehendi details?
As a separate function on the digital invite, or a dedicated mehendi card for a smaller guest list.