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Wedding invitation messages for WhatsApp

A good wedding invitation message for WhatsApp is short, personal and sent with the invitation link, never on its own. Below are 26 ready-to-copy messages in Hindi, English and Hinglish, sorted by who you are inviting: elders, relatives, friends and colleagues. There are reminders and thank-yous too, and a short guide to inviting politely on WhatsApp.

By the Gulabi Card team · Updated:

How to invite politely on WhatsApp

  1. Call elders first. For grandparents, senior relatives and family elders, a phone call (or a visit) is still the respectful way. Send the WhatsApp message after the call, so they have the details saved.
  2. Write each message by name. “Namaste Mama ji” reads very differently from a forward. Copy a sample, then change the greeting and one line for each person.
  3. Send it 3–6 weeks before. Guests who travel need time to book. Send a reminder about a week before, and a short note with directions the day before.
  4. Don’t only post in big groups. A family group message is fine as an extra, but people still expect a personal invite.
  5. Share one link, not ten images. A link with the venue map, function timings and RSVP saves guests from scrolling through a stack of photos, and you can update it if anything changes.
  6. Match the language to the person. Hindi with respect for elders, Hinglish for cousins, simple English for colleagues.

For elders (in Hindi, with respect)

Call elders first if you can, then send the link with a short note so they have the details in one place.

  1. 1. To Dadi-Dada or Nana-Nani

    आदरणीय दादी जी, चरण स्पर्श। [वर का नाम] और [वधू का नाम] की शादी [दिनांक] को है। आपके आशीर्वाद के बिना यह शादी अधूरी है। कार्ड का लिंक भेज रहे हैं, हम आपको लेने आ जाएँगे।

  2. 2. To an elder uncle or aunt

    आदरणीय ताऊ जी एवं ताई जी, सादर प्रणाम। [नाम] के शुभ विवाह का निमंत्रण स्वीकार करें। सारे कार्यक्रम और लोकेशन इस लिंक में हैं। आप सपरिवार अवश्य पधारें।

  3. 3. After a phone call

    अभी फ़ोन पर बात हुई, उसी का लिंक भेज रहे हैं। तारीख, समय और जगह सब इसमें है, मैप पर एक बार दबाने से रास्ता भी खुल जाएगा। आपका इंतज़ार रहेगा।

  4. 4. To a family guru or respected elder

    पूज्य [नाम] जी, सादर प्रणाम। हमारे घर [दिनांक] को [नाम] का विवाह है। आपकी उपस्थिति और आशीर्वाद हमारे लिए सौभाग्य होगा।

For relatives (Hindi and Hinglish)

  1. 5. To cousins, Hinglish

    Shaadi ka card aa gaya! [Name] aur [Name] ki shaadi [date] ko hai. Saare functions, timings aur location is link mein hain. Poore parivaar ke saath aana, bahut maza aayega!

  2. 6. To mama-mami (bride’s side)

    मामा जी, मामी जी, नमस्ते! भांजी की शादी में आप लोग सबसे पहले आने चाहिए। हल्दी से विदाई तक के सारे कार्यक्रम इस लिंक में हैं।

  3. 7. To relatives living abroad

    Namaste! [Name] ki shaadi [date] ko [city] mein hai. Humein pata hai aana mushkil ho sakta hai, par aap aa sakein toh hamari khushi doguni ho jayegi. Link mein sab details hain, aur aap wahin se RSVP bhi kar sakte hain.

  4. 8. Short Hindi message

    [नाम] की शादी में आप सादर आमंत्रित हैं। दिनांक: [दिनांक] पूरी जानकारी: [लिंक]

  5. 9. To relatives who helped plan

    Aapke bina yeh shaadi plan hi nahi hoti! Ab final card bhi aa gaya hai. [Date] ko aap sabse aage rehna. Link mein sab hai, ek baar dekh ke batana kaisa laga.

For friends (English and Hinglish)

  1. 10. To close friends

    It's official! [Name] and [Name] are getting married on [date] in [city]. You have to be there for all of it: haldi, sangeet, and the baraat. Everything is on this link. RSVP so we can plan your stay!

  2. 11. Hinglish, fun

    Dancing shoes ready rakho! [Name] ki shaadi [date] ko hai. Sangeet ka plan, venue aur dress code sab is link mein hai. No excuses this time!

  3. 12. To school or college friends

    Remember all those plans we made about our weddings? Mine is finally happening! [Date], [city]. All the details are on the link. Please come, it won't be the same without you.

  4. 13. To a friend's family

    Hello Aunty and Uncle! [Name] and I are getting married on [date]. It would mean a lot to have your whole family with us. The invitation link has the venue map and timings.

  5. 14. Short and simple

    We're getting married! [Date], [city]. Your invitation: [link] Hope to see you there.

For colleagues and seniors at work (English)

Keep it short and polite, and send it personally. Don't post it in a large office group without a personal message.

  1. 15. To a colleague

    Hi [Name], I'm getting married on [date] in [city], and I'd be happy to have you there. The invitation has the venue, timings and an RSVP form: [link]

  2. 16. To your manager or a senior

    Good morning [Name]. I'm happy to share that my wedding is on [date]. It would be an honour to have you and your family at the reception. The details are here: [link]

  3. 17. To the whole team (with a personal follow-up)

    Hi team! I'm getting married on [date], and I'd love for all of you to join the reception at [venue]. The invitation and RSVP are on this link. Please RSVP by [date] so I can plan the seating.

  4. 18. To a client or business contact

    Dear [Name], I'm pleased to invite you to my wedding reception on [date] at [venue]. Your presence would mean a lot to me. The details are on this link: [link]

Family groups, reminders and thank-yous

  1. 19. Family WhatsApp group

    परिवार के सभी सदस्यों को सादर नमस्कार। [नाम] का शुभ विवाह [दिनांक] को है। निमंत्रण का लिंक नीचे है। हम हर किसी को अलग से फ़ोन भी कर रहे हैं, पर यह लिंक सँभालकर रखें।

  2. 20. One week before, Hinglish

    Bas ek hafta baaki! [Name] ki shaadi [date] ko hai. Agar abhi tak RSVP nahi kiya hai toh is link pe kar dijiye, taaki hum aapke liye sahi intezaam kar sakein.

  3. 21. One day before, English

    See you tomorrow! The haldi starts at [time] and the wedding at [time]. Tap the map in the invitation for directions: [link]

  4. 22. Venue or time changed

    A small update: the [function] is now at [new time / new venue]. The invitation link has been updated, so the same link shows the new details.

  5. 23. Day-of reminder in Hindi

    आज शाम [समय] बजे बारात का स्वागत है। रास्ते के लिए निमंत्रण में दिए मैप पर दबाएँ। आपका इंतज़ार है!

  6. 24. Thank you after the wedding

    Thank you for being part of our wedding and for all your blessings. It meant the world to us. Photos coming soon!

  7. 25. Thank you in Hindi

    आप हमारी खुशी में शामिल हुए और नवदंपती को आशीर्वाद दिया, इसके लिए हृदय से धन्यवाद। आपका स्नेह यूँ ही बना रहे।

  8. 26. For someone who can't attend

    We'll miss you at the wedding, but we understand. The invitation link has all the details, and a call with your blessings will mean just as much.

Make the link worth opening

The message gets the tap; the invitation does the rest. With a wedding invitation website, guests see every function, open the venue in Google Maps and RSVP from the same link. For a warmer start, ask your parents to record a short voice note; see the messages and voice scripts for parents. Need the full card wording too? Try the free card matter generator.

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Send one link that has everything

Put these words on your own invitation website, with the venue map, RSVP and your parents’ voice, and share it on WhatsApp.

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