Wedding Invitation Messages in Punjabi
Wedding invitation messages in Punjabi: Gurmukhi and Roman Punjabi lines, Anand Karaj wording, lines for the jaggo, sangeet and baraat, and WhatsApp messages.
Wedding invitation messages in Punjabi
A Punjabi wedding invitation is warm, loud with joy and full of family. Sikh cards usually open with ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ, and many Punjabi families mix Gurmukhi, Roman Punjabi and English. Below are lines for the card, each function and WhatsApp. Tap Copy and replace the words in brackets.
Opening lines
- ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ
- ਸ਼ੁਭ ਵਿਆਹ
- With the blessings of Waheguru and our elders,
- ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
Card wording in Punjabi
- ਆਪ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਮੇਤ ਸਾਡੀ ਧੀ [ਲਾੜੀ] ਦੇ ਸ਼ੁਭ ਵਿਆਹ ਤੇ ਹਾਰਦਿਕ ਸੱਦਾ ਹੈ।
- ਆਪ ਜੀ ਦੀ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਸਾਡੇ ਲਈ ਮਾਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਗੱਲ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ।
- Aap ji nu parivar samet saadi dhee [Bride] de shubh viah te haardik sadda hai.
- Saade putt [Groom] de viah vich aap ji di haazri zaroori hai. [Date], [City].
Anand Karaj wording
- With the blessings of Waheguru, we invite you to the Anand Karaj of [Bride] and [Groom] at [Gurdwara], on [Date] at [Time].
- Please join us for the Anand Karaj, followed by langar, on [Date].
- Kindly cover your head at the gurdwara. Scarves will be available.
Lines for each function
- Jaggo: Jaggo di raat, nachna te gaana! Join us on [Date] at [Time].
- Mehndi: Mehndi di raat vich aao, rang bhar jaan! [Date].
- Sangeet: Bhangra, giddha and endless fun. Sangeet on [Date]!
- Baraat: Baraat [Time] vaje nikalegi. Dhol de naal tayaar raho!
- Reception: Please join us for dinner and celebration on [Date] at [Venue].
WhatsApp messages
- Sat Sri Akal [Name] ji! [Bride] da viah [Date] nu [City] vich hai. Parivar samet zaroor aao. [link]
- Viah pakka! [Date] nu saare functions vich aana hai. Invite: [link]
- Baraat vich nachan layi tayaar? [Date], [Time]! [link]
- Saade ghar viah hai, te tuhade bina raunak nahi. Zaroor aana!
Writing it well
- Open the right way. Sikh families usually begin with ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ; Hindu Punjabi families often with a Ganesh invocation.
- Use "ji" for elders. "Aap ji" and "Sat Sri Akal ji" are warm and respectful.
- Mention the gurdwara etiquette for the Anand Karaj: covered heads and no shoes.
- Give the jaggo and baraat times. They're the highlights for friends and cousins.
- Check the Gurmukhi with a fluent reader. Spellings of names and words vary.
A Punjabi wedding invitation should sound like the dhol: warm, loud and impossible to ignore.
Before you send
- Opening line agreed with the family
- Gurmukhi checked by a fluent reader
- Anand Karaj time and gurdwara address
- Jaggo, sangeet and baraat times listed
Lines from the bride's and groom's side
- Kudi wale (bride's side): Saadi dhee de viah vich aap ji da intezaar rahega.
- Munde wale (groom's side): Saade putt di baraat vich zaroor shamil hovo!
The Punjabi wedding week
A Punjabi wedding often runs over several days: the roka and chunni, then the mehndi, the jaggo night with decorated pots and dancing through the neighbourhood, the sangeet, the chooda ceremony for the bride, the baraat with dhol and the Anand Karaj or pheras, and finally the doli and reception. Your invitation doesn't need to list every ritual, only the ones guests are invited to, each with its own time and place. A digital invite with a section per function keeps it simple for guests travelling from far, and lets cousins see exactly which nights to keep free.
Dress and etiquette notes for guests
Many Punjabi wedding guests are visiting a gurdwara for the first time. A line on the invitation helps: cover your head, remove your shoes, and sit on the floor during the Anand Karaj. For the jaggo and sangeet, bright colours and comfortable shoes for bhangra are always welcome.
Frequently asked questions
What is written at the top of a Sikh wedding card?
Most Sikh cards begin with ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ (Ik Onkar Satgur Prasad). Some add a line from Gurbani chosen by the family.
Can a Punjabi invitation be written in Roman letters?
Yes. Roman Punjabi is common on WhatsApp, because it reads easily on any phone. Many families keep Gurmukhi on the printed card.
What functions go on a Punjabi wedding invitation?
Commonly the roka, chunni, mehndi, jaggo, sangeet, Anand Karaj or pheras, baraat and reception. Include the ones your guests are invited to.
What should guests know about the Anand Karaj?
That it takes place in the gurdwara, usually in the morning, and that they should cover their heads and remove their shoes. Langar often follows.
Related reading
- Wedding Invitation Wording: Examples for Every Function
- Wedding Invitation Messages in English and Hindi
- Anand Karaj Explained: The Sikh Wedding Ceremony, Step by Step
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