Engagement Invitation Messages from Parents
Engagement invitation messages from parents: formal and warm lines from the bride's and groom's families, Hindi wording, WhatsApp messages and tips.
Engagement invitation messages from parents
When parents send the engagement invitation, it carries the families' blessing as much as the news. The usual order is a blessing, the parents' names, the couple, then the details. Below are messages from the bride's parents, the groom's parents and both families, for cards and WhatsApp. Tap Copy and replace the words in brackets.
From the bride's parents
- Mr and Mrs [Surname] are delighted to invite you to the engagement ceremony of their daughter [Bride] with [Groom], son of Mr and Mrs [Surname], on [Date] at [Venue].
- With the blessings of our elders, we joyfully invite you to the ring ceremony of our daughter [Bride].
- Our daughter [Bride] is beginning a beautiful new chapter. Please join us to bless her and [Groom] at their engagement on [Date].
- We are happy to share that our daughter [Bride] is engaged to [Groom]. Your blessings will mean the world to us.
From the groom's parents
- Mr and Mrs [Surname] request the pleasure of your company at the engagement ceremony of their son [Groom] with [Bride], on [Date] at [Time].
- With great joy, we invite you to the ring ceremony of our son [Groom] and [Bride]. Please come and bless the couple.
- We are delighted to welcome [Bride] into our family. Please join us for the engagement on [Date].
From both families
- The [Surname] and [Surname] families cordially invite you to the engagement of [Bride] and [Groom], followed by dinner, on [Date].
- Two families, one joy. Please join us for the ring ceremony of [Bride] and [Groom].
- With happy hearts, both our families invite you to bless [Bride] and [Groom] as they begin their journey together.
Hindi messages from parents
- हमारी सुपुत्री [वधू] की सगाई [वर] के साथ [तारीख] को है। आप सपरिवार पधारकर आशीर्वाद दें।
- हमारे सुपुत्र [वर] की सगाई के शुभ अवसर पर आपकी उपस्थिति प्रार्थनीय है।
- Humari beti [Bride] ki sagai [Date] ko hai. Aap sapariwar zaroor padhaariye.
- Humare bete [Groom] ki ring ceremony mein aapka aashirwad chahiye. [Date], [Venue].
Short WhatsApp messages from parents
- Namaste [Name] ji, we are happy to share that [Bride]'s engagement is on [Date] at [Venue]. Please come and bless the couple. [link]
- [Name] ji, our son's ring ceremony is on [Date]. It would be an honour to have you with us. [link]
- Dear family, with everyone's blessings, [Bride] and [Groom]'s engagement is on [Date]. Details: [link]
Writing it the way parents speak
- Respect for the other family. Name the other parents in full on formal cards; it shows the families join as equals.
- A line of feeling. One sentence of joy, such as "We are delighted to welcome [Bride] into our family", is enough.
- Agree the wording together. Both families should see any line that names them before it's sent.
- Call the elders. Parents usually invite grandparents and senior relatives by phone, then send the invite.
- Keep it shorter than the wedding card. One event, one venue, one message.
An engagement invitation from parents says two things at once: our child is happy, and our family is growing.
Before you send
- Both families have approved the wording
- Names of both sets of parents spelled correctly
- Date, time and venue, with dinner timing
- Elders called before the message goes out
More lines from parents
- We are overjoyed to share that our daughter [Bride] is engaged to [Groom]. Please bless them on [Date].
- Our son [Groom] has found his life partner in [Bride]. Join us to celebrate on [Date].
- Two families are coming together, and we'd love you to be there. Engagement on [Date] at [Venue].
- With folded hands, we invite you to bless our children at their ring ceremony on [Date].
- Humare ghar khushiyan aa rahi hain! Sagai [Date] ko hai, aap zaroor aaiye.
Parents often send the invitation in two waves: a personal call and message to elders and close relatives first, then the invite link to the wider circle. That order makes elders feel honoured, and avoids anyone hearing the news second-hand in a group chat.
Frequently asked questions
Who sends the engagement invitation, the bride's or the groom's parents?
Traditionally the bride's parents host and invite, but today many families host jointly, or each side invites its own guests. Name whoever is hosting.
How do parents mention the other family on the invitation?
On formal cards: "[Groom], son of Mr and Mrs [Surname]" or "[Bride], daughter of Mr and Mrs [Surname]". On WhatsApp, the couple's first names are enough.
Should parents send engagement invitations on WhatsApp?
Yes, most do. Send a short personal message with the invite link, and call elders and close relatives as well.
How formal should a parents' engagement message be?
Warm and respectful. A ring ceremony with elders suits formal wording; a party with friends can be lighter.
Related reading
- Wedding Invitation Wording: Examples for Every Function
- Indian Wedding Planning Checklist: 12 Months to the Wedding Day
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