Wedding Card Matter in English
Indian wedding card matter in English follows a fixed order: an invocation (optional), the hosts, the invitation line, the couple's names with their parents, the date, time and venue, and finally the RSVP or "with best compliments" line. Pick the format below that matches who is hosting, then type your names to personalise every example.
From the bride's parents (most common format)
In most Indian families the bride's parents send the main wedding card. Her name comes first, and the groom is introduced with his parents' names.
[Bride's parents] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter [Bride's name] with [Groom's name] (son of [Groom's parents]) on [Date] at [Time] [Venue], [City]
With the blessings of the Almighty [Bride's parents] cordially invite you and your family to grace the auspicious occasion of the wedding of their beloved daughter [Bride's name] with [Groom's name] S/o [Groom's parents] [Date] · [Time] [Venue], [City] Your gracious presence will bless the couple.
[Bride's parents] seek your blessings and request the honour of your presence at the wedding of their daughter [Bride's name] with [Groom's name], son of [Groom's parents] Pheras at [Time], [Date] [Venue], [City] Dinner to follow
From the groom's parents
When the groom's family is hosting, his name is listed first and the bride is introduced through her parents.
[Groom's parents] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their son [Groom's name] with [Bride's name] (daughter of [Bride's parents]) [Date] at [Time] [Venue], [City]
With immense joy [Groom's parents] invite you to celebrate the wedding of their son [Groom's name] with [Bride's name], D/o [Bride's parents] Baraat departs at [Time] on [Date] from [Venue], [City] Do join us with your family.
When both families host together
Increasingly common for modern weddings, especially when costs are shared. List both sets of parents with an equal visual weight.
[Bride's parents] and [Groom's parents] together request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children [Bride's name] & [Groom's name] [Date] · [Time] [Venue], [City]
Two families, one celebration. [Bride's parents] and [Groom's parents] joyfully invite you to the wedding of [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] [Date] [Venue], [City] Celebrations begin at [Time]
When the couple is hosting
Couples who are paying for their own wedding, or getting married later in life, often invite guests in their own names.
Together with their families [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] invite you to celebrate their marriage [Date] at [Time] [Venue], [City]
We're getting married! [Bride's name] & [Groom's name] would love for you to join us as we begin our forever [Date] · [Time] [Venue], [City] Details and RSVP: [Invitation link]
Including grandparents or a late parent
Indian cards traditionally honour elders. A parent who has passed away is mentioned respectfully with "Late" — never left out.
With the blessings of Late Shri [Grandfather's name] & Smt. [Grandmother's name] [Bride's parents] request your gracious presence at the wedding of their granddaughter and daughter [Bride's name] with [Groom's name], S/o [Groom's parents] [Date], [Time] [Venue], [City]
Smt. [Mother's name] and Late Shri [Father's name] invite you to the marriage of their daughter [Bride's name] with [Groom's name] (son of [Groom's parents]) [Date] at [Time] [Venue], [City] We miss him every day, and know he is blessing them from above.
Event insert lines (for multi-day weddings)
Indian weddings usually have several functions. Put each one on its own line or insert card, in the order they happen.
Mehendi [Date] · 4:00 PM onwards [Venue] Dress code: shades of green
Haldi [Date] · 10:00 AM [Venue] Wear yellow, expect to get messy!
Sangeet & Cocktails [Date] · 7:30 PM [Venue] Come ready to dance
Wedding Ceremony (Pheras) [Date] · Muhurat [Time] [Venue], [City]
Reception [Date] · 8:00 PM onwards [Venue] Dinner and celebrations
Closing lines: RSVP, compliments and kids' line
The bottom of an Indian card usually has the RSVP names and "With best compliments from". Many families also add a cheeky line from the children of the house.
RSVP [Name] · [Phone] [Name] · [Phone]
With best compliments from All friends and relatives
Awaiting your presence: The Sharma and Mehta families
Kids' line: "Mere didi ki shaadi mein zaroor zaroor aana!" — [Niece/Nephew names]
Please RSVP by [date] at [Invitation link] so we can plan seating and food.
Etiquette tips
- Order matters: invocation → hosts → invitation line → couple → parents → date/time → venue → RSVP.
- Use "request the honour of your presence" when the ceremony is at a temple or other place of worship, and "request the pleasure of your company" for hotels, lawns and banquet halls.
- Write the bride's full name but only the groom's first name and surname on a card sent by her parents (and vice versa) — the hosting family's child is listed in full.
- Use "S/o" (son of) and "D/o" (daughter of) only on printed cards where space is tight; spell them out on digital invitations.
- Mention the muhurat time for the pheras separately from the reception time — guests often only come for one.
- Keep names consistent with the spelling the couple uses on social media; guests will search for the hashtag.
Frequently asked questions
What is written on an Indian wedding card in English?
An optional invocation (for example "With the blessings of Lord Ganesha"), the names of the hosts, an invitation line, the bride and groom with their parents' names, the date, muhurat time, venue and city, a list of functions, and an RSVP or "With best compliments from" line.
Whose name comes first on an Indian wedding card?
The child of the hosting family comes first. On a card sent by the bride's parents her name is first; on the groom's side card his name is first. When both families host jointly, the bride's name traditionally comes first.
How do I mention a parent who has passed away?
Write "Late Shri" or "Late Smt." before their name and keep them in the hosts' line, for example "Smt. Meena Sharma and Late Shri Rajesh Sharma invite you…". It honours them without changing the meaning of the invitation.
Is "request the honour" or "request the pleasure" correct?
Both are correct. "Honour of your presence" is traditionally used for religious ceremonies in a temple, gurdwara or church; "pleasure of your company" is used for ceremonies and receptions at other venues.