Wedding Invitation Messages for Family Members

Wedding invitation messages for family members

Family members expect to be invited personally, often by phone first, and in the right order: elders before cousins, close family before the wider circle. Below are messages for every relative, in English, Hindi and Hinglish. Tap Copy, add the name and link, and send after your call.

For grandparents

• Dadaji, Dadiji, your blessings mean more to us than anything. Please be with us for [Bride] and [Groom]'s wedding on [Date].Copy
• Nanaji, Naniji, the wedding won't begin until you've blessed us. Please come a few days early.Copy
• दादाजी, दादीजी, आपके आशीर्वाद के बिना यह विवाह अधूरा है। कृपया [तारीख] को अवश्य पधारें।Copy
• We'd love you to be with us from the first ritual. We'll arrange everything for your travel.Copy

For uncles and aunts

• Chachaji, Chachiji, please join us for [Bride]'s wedding on [Date]. The family isn't complete without you.Copy
• Mamaji, we need you for the rituals as much as for the celebrations. Please plan to come early.Copy
• Bua, Fufaji, your presence and blessings are requested at the wedding of [Groom] on [Date].Copy
• Masi, Mausaji, please come with the whole family. Every function is in the invite: [link]Copy
• मामाजी, मामीजी, भांजी की शादी में आपका इंतज़ार रहेगा। [तारीख], [शहर]।Copy

For cousins

• Cousins, assemble! [Bride]'s wedding is on [Date]. Sangeet rehearsals start soon!Copy
• Bhai, shaadi hai! Tujhe har function mein chahiye. [Date], [City]. [link]Copy
• Didi, I need you by my side for every ritual. Please come early!Copy
• The whole cousin gang has to be there. No excuses this time. [Date].Copy

For in-laws and the other family

• We are delighted to invite you to the wedding of our children, [Bride] and [Groom], on [Date].Copy
• With joy, we invite the [Surname] family to every function of the wedding. Details: [link]Copy

For the family WhatsApp group

• Dear family, with everyone's blessings, [Bride] and [Groom]'s wedding is on [Date] in [City]. The invite has every function, venue and map: [link]. Please RSVP so we can plan your stay.Copy
• Sab ko pranam! Shaadi ka nimantran bhej rahe hain. Saare functions aur location is link mein hain: [link]Copy

Inviting family the right way

• Call first, then send. Elders and close relatives expect a phone call; the message follows with the details.
• Follow the order. Grandparents and senior relatives first, then uncles and aunts, then cousins, then the group.
• Invite in person where you can. Many families still visit close relatives with the card and sweets.
• Name everyone invited. "With family" or "sapariwar" tells relatives their spouses and children are welcome.
• Plan their stay. For family travelling from other cities, mention where they'll stay and who will receive them.

In an Indian wedding, family isn't invited. They're welcomed home.

Before you send

• Elders called before the message goes out
• Each relative's name and correct form of address
• "Sapariwar" or "with family" where it applies
• Travel and stay details for outstation family

For relatives you rarely see

• It's been far too long, [Name] ji. Our wedding would be the perfect reason to meet. [Date], [City].Copy
• We know distance and time have kept us apart, but you're family, and we'd love you there.Copy
• Mausi, the whole family will be together after years. Please don't miss it!Copy

Visiting with the card

In many families the invitation is still delivered by hand to close relatives, with a box of sweets, by the parents or the couple. It's a small ritual that matters to elders: it says you came to them, rather than sending a forward. If you can't visit everyone, visit the most senior relatives in person, call the rest, and follow every call with the invite link so the dates and venues are saved on their phones.

Frequently asked questions

Related reading

• Wedding Invitation Wording: Examples for Every Function
• Heartfelt Wedding Invitation Messages from Parents
• Indian Wedding Planning Checklist: 12 Months to the Wedding Day

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