Engagement & Ring Ceremony4 min readBy MyIndiAura Editorial · Updated 6 November 2026

Engagement Invitation Wording in English

Engagement invitation wording in English: formal, modern and party lines, WhatsApp messages and closing lines, with tips on hosts and the order of events.

Engagement invitation wording in English

An engagement invitation names the hosts and the couple, says what the event is (ring ceremony, roka, sagai or engagement party), and gives the date, time and venue. Below are complete lines for formal cards, modern invites and WhatsApp. Tap Copy and replace the words in brackets.

Formal engagement wording

Mr and Mrs [Surname] request the pleasure of your company at the engagement ceremony of their daughter [Bride] with [Groom], son of Mr and Mrs [Surname], on [Date] at [Time], [Venue].
With the blessings of our elders, we cordially invite you to the ring ceremony of [Bride] and [Groom].
The [Surname] and [Surname] families joyfully invite you to the engagement of [Bride] and [Groom], followed by dinner.
Your presence and blessings are requested at the sagai ceremony of our son [Groom] with [Bride], on [Date].
We invite you to share our joy as [Bride] and [Groom] exchange rings on [Date] at [Venue].

Modern and warm engagement wording

Together with their families, [Bride] and [Groom] invite you to celebrate their engagement on [Date].
She said yes! Join us as [Bride] and [Groom] make it official on [Date] at [Venue].
Two families, two rings, one beginning. Please join us for the engagement of [Bride] and [Groom].
We're engaged, and we want to celebrate with you. [Date], [City].
The first step towards forever. Join us for our ring ceremony on [Date].

For an engagement party

Join us for drinks, dinner and dancing to celebrate the engagement of [Bride] and [Groom], [Date], [Venue].
It's a party! Celebrate [Bride] and [Groom]'s engagement with us on [Date] from [Time].
An evening of rings, music and the people we love. Engagement party, [Date].

Short WhatsApp engagement messages

Hi [Name], [Bride] and [Groom]'s engagement is on [Date] at [Venue]. We'd love you to be there! Invite: [link]
We're getting engaged on [Date]! Please come and bless us. Details: [link]
Namaste [Name] ji, please join us for [Groom]'s ring ceremony on [Date] at [Time]. [link]

Closing lines

Your blessings will make our day complete.
Dinner to follow the ceremony.
Kindly RSVP by [Date] in the invite.
We look forward to celebrating with you.

A family reviewing an invitation card together at a table

Getting the wording right

Name the event the way your family does. "Ring ceremony", "engagement", "sagai" and "roka" mean slightly different things in different families; use the word your guests expect.
Say who hosts. Often the bride's family hosts the engagement, but many families now host jointly. Name whoever is hosting.
"Pleasure of your company" suits engagements. "Honour of your presence" is traditionally kept for the wedding ceremony itself.
List the order of events. If the ring exchange is followed by lunch or dinner, say so, with times.
Keep it shorter than the wedding invitation. An engagement invite needs fewer details: one event, one venue.

Clear wording is kind wording. Guests should never have to guess where to go.

An elegant invitation envelope with a gold seal beside roses, no text visible

Before you send

The hosts' names, and whether both families or one family hosts.
The couple's full names, spelled exactly right.
The date, the day of the week, and the start time.
The full venue name and address, with a landmark if the venue is hard to find.
The order of events, if there is a ring ceremony followed by dinner.
A contact number for guests who need directions or details.

Frequently asked questions

What do you write on an engagement invitation?

The hosts, the couple's names, the type of event, the date and time, and the venue. Add whether a meal follows, and an RSVP date if you need numbers.

Who sends the engagement invitation in Indian families?

Traditionally the bride's family hosts and sends it, but many families now host jointly, and some couples send it themselves. Name whoever is actually hosting.

How early should engagement invitations be sent?

Three to four weeks ahead is usual. If the engagement is close to the wedding date, or many guests are travelling, send earlier.

Is an engagement invitation formal or casual?

It can be either. A ring ceremony with elders suits formal wording, while an engagement party with friends suits warm, modern lines. Many families send a formal version to elders and a casual one to friends.