A Hindu wedding ceremony is normally referred to as a vivaah sanskar, Kalyanam, or Madhuve depending upon where you are located in India. As a Hindu, certain traditions and expectations exist. A great deal of value and importance is placed on marriages. To make this sacred event special, here is a look at some great Hindu wedding invitation wording examples to get you started.
Example #1
A life of sharing, caring
A love of endless giving together.
Mr. ____ & Mrs. ____
request the presence of
M_______________________________________
to grace the auspicious ocassion of the
marriage of their beloved daughter
____
to
____
(beloved son of Mrs. ____ & Mr. ____)
on Saturday the Twenty-Fourth of November
Two Thousand and Seven
at nine-thirty in the morning
at ____ (Venue)
RSVP by November 1st, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. ____
____(TEL & Address)
Example #2
Mr.____ and
Mrs. ____
of ____, India
Cordially invite and request the honor of the company of
Mr. & Mrs._________________
To grace the auspicious occasion of the
wedding ceremony of their grand daughter, the daughter
of Mr.____ & Mrs. ____ of (____) ____, ____,
____
To
____
Son of Mr. ____ Mrs. ____,
of ____,
Saturday, fourteenth of September, Two Thousand Seven
At twelve noon
____ (Venue)
Dinner will begin at Six in the evening.
Example #3
O Lord Ganesh, you are the revered
God of our well being and remover of all obstructions
Our humble first invitation is in your name
Please bless this ceremony for successful completion
Mr. ____ and Mrs. ____
request the honour of your presence to
grace the auspicious occasion of
the marriage ceremony of their loving daughter
____
to
____
Beloved son of Mr. ____ and Mrs. ____
on the morning of Saturday, the fourteenth of September Two thousand and Seven at 9:30 am
____ (Venue)
Please accept this card as a personal invitation
Mr.& Mrs. ____l
____ (Address)
Example #4
As the saying goes “marriages are made in heaven”
which we solemnize on earth.
On Saturday, the 10th of August 2007
we wish to celebrate the marriage of our son Shardul to Bhavini
The honor of your presence is requested at the Wedding Reception of
____
son of ____ & ____
and
____
daughter of ____ & ____
Please join us on this memorable occasion to
shower your blessings on the newly wed couple
Saturday, August 10th, 2007
6:00 p.m. reception
____ (Venue)
R.S.V.P. by July 11th ____ (Tel) or E-Mail ____ (E mail)
Example #5
On the auspicious occasion of their children’s wedding
____
with
____
____ and ____
and
____ and ____
request the pleasure of your company at the
Wedding Reception
Saturday, the fourteenth of July,
two thousand and seven
At six thirty in the evening
____ (Venue)
Example #6
Glory to destroyer of obstacles, giver of auspiciousness and bliss
O Lord, we meditate upon you for the
successful completion of ceremony.
Mr. ____ and Mrs. ____
Request the honor of your presence to grace the
auspicious occasion of the marriage ceremony of their loving son
____
(Grandson of the late Mr. ____ & Mrs. ____)
to
____
(Beloved daughter of Mr. ____ and Mrs. ____)
On the morning of
Saturday, September 14th, 2007
at ____ (Venue)
Program
Reception of Baraat & Milni — 10:00 AM
Wedding Ceremony — 11:00 AM
Lunch — 12:30 PM
RSVP With Best Compliments From :
Mr. & Mrs. ____ l All Relatives and friends
____ (Address)
Tel. ____
Example #7
Shree/Shrimati__________________________
With the divine grace of Lord Ganesha
____ and ____
Cordially request the pleasure of your company to grace the
auspicious occasion of the wedding ceremony of their son
____
with
____
Daughter of ____ and ____
To be celebrated on
Saturday, 30th of November, Two Thousand and Seven
( Karthik Vad Agiyarus, Vikram Samvant, 2064)
at ____ (Venue)
With Best Compliments From
____ ____
____ ____
____ ____
____ ____
_________________________________
Shri ____
Cordially invites you to bless and grace the
Marriage ceremony of his grandson
____
(s/o ____ & ____)
with
____
(d/o Mrs. ____ & Mr. ____)
on Friday, November 29th, 2007,
at
____ (Venue)
Regrets Only: With Best Compliments From:
____ ____
Address ____
____ ____
Example #8
____ and ____
request the honor of your presence
at the auspicious occasion of the
marriage of their daughter
____
(Grand daughter of late Shree ____)
with
____
(Son of Mr. and Mrs. ____)
on Saturday September 21st, 2007
____ (Venue)
With Best Compliments from :
____
Example #9
____ and ____ (Parents of Bride)
and
____ and ____ (Parents Of Groom)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage ceremony
uniting their children
____ (Bride)
and
____ (Groom)
on the auspicious day
Sunday, the thirteenth of October
two thousand and two
3:30 in the afternoon
____ (Venue)
Reception to follow
Example #10
____ & ____
____
cordially invite you for the marriage of their daughter
____
with
____
Son of Mrs. ____ &
Mr. ____
to be solemnized on
Sunday the 4th of August 2002
at ____ (Venue)
Muhurtham between: 9:15a.m & 10:00a.m.
Reception to follow
at ____ (Venue)
Starting time: 8:00a.m.
with best compliments of ____ & ____
Here is one sample of a blue colored Hindu wedding cards made on shimmery paper by using silk screen printing. Coordination your invitations with matching add on cards and ensure they are ethnically attractive.
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