Wedding Invitation Messages from Parents
When parents invite guests to their child's wedding, the message should carry the family's blessings and personal warmth: mention "our daughter" or "our son", the other family, the date and city, and a request for the guests' blessings and presence. Elders expect a call or personal message; a digital invitation link carries the full details.
For your daughter's wedding
Warm, respectful messages from the bride's parents to relatives and family friends.
Namaste! With great joy, we invite you and your family to the wedding of our daughter [Bride's name] with [Groom's name] (son of [Groom's parents]) on [Date] at [Venue], [City]. Your blessings mean everything to us. All details: [Invitation link] — [Bride's parents]
Our little girl is getting married! 💐 We would be honoured to have you with us to bless [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] on [Date] in [City]. Please find the events and directions here: [Invitation link]
By God's grace, our daughter [Bride's name]'s wedding has been fixed with [Groom's name]. We request your presence with family on [Date] at [Venue], [City], to bless the couple. [Invitation link] — [Bride's parents]
For your son's wedding
Messages from the groom's parents, often highlighting the baraat.
Namaste! We are delighted to invite you and your family to the wedding of our son [Groom's name] with [Bride's name] (daughter of [Bride's parents]) on [Date] in [City]. Please join the baraat and bless the couple. Details: [Invitation link] — [Groom's parents]
With the blessings of our elders, our son [Groom's name] is getting married to [Bride's name] on [Date]. It would make us very happy to have you with us at [Venue], [City]. [Invitation link]
Our home is about to welcome a daughter! 🌸 Please join us for the wedding of [Groom's name] and [Bride's name] on [Date] in [City]. Your blessings are our greatest gift. [Invitation link] — [Groom's parents]
Hinglish messages for relatives
For the family WhatsApp groups where everyone writes in Hinglish.
Namaste ji 🙏 Hamari beti [Bride's name] ki shaadi [Groom's name] ke saath [Date] ko [City] mein hai. Aap sabhi parivaar sahit zaroor padharein aur bachchon ko aashirwad dein. Saari details: [Invitation link]
Bahut khushi ke saath batana chahte hain ki hamare bete [Groom's name] ki shaadi [Bride's name] ke saath tay hui hai. [Date] ko [City] mein aapka intezaar rahega. [Invitation link]
For elders: messages and phone-call script
Grandparents, senior relatives and family elders should get a personal call first. Use the message as a follow-up.
Phone script: "Namaste [Mausaji/Chachaji], [Bride's name] ki shaadi pakki ho gayi hai — [Date] ko [City] mein. Aapko aur [Mausiji/Chachiji] ko zaroor aana hai, aapke aashirwad ke bina shaadi adhoori hai. Main abhi WhatsApp pe card bhej raha/rahi hoon."
Respected [Name] ji, pranaam. As we spoke, we humbly request your presence and blessings at the wedding of [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] on [Date] at [Venue], [City]. The invitation with all details is here: [Invitation link]. With regards, [Bride's parents]
Messages to the other family's relatives
Building bonds with the in-laws' side from the start.
Namaste! We are so happy to be joining families with [Groom's parents]. We look forward to meeting you at the wedding of [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] on [Date] in [City]. Details: [Invitation link] — [Bride's parents]
It is our privilege to welcome you to the celebrations of [Groom's name] and [Bride's name]. We hope to see you on [Date] at [Venue]. With warm regards, [Groom's parents]
For relatives abroad (NRI families)
When relatives live in the US, UK, Canada, Australia or the Gulf, give them enough notice and the travel essentials in the first message.
Namaste! We're delighted to share that [Bride's name]'s wedding with [Groom's name] is fixed for [Date] in [City]. We know travelling from abroad takes planning, so we wanted to tell you early. Events, hotels and visa tips are all here: [Invitation link] — [Bride's parents]
Dear [Name], the wedding of our son [Groom's name] with [Bride's name] will be in [City] on [Date]. We would love for you all to come home for it. If you can't travel, we'll be livestreaming the ceremony — link: [Invitation link]
Hi beta! Please tell your parents — [Bride's name] didi's wedding is on [Date] in [City]. Book your tickets early; December flights fill up fast! [Invitation link]
Thank-you messages from parents after the wedding
Namaste 🙏 Thank you for being with us and blessing [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]. Your presence made the day complete. Photos are on [Invitation link]. — [Bride's parents]
We are deeply grateful to everyone who travelled near and far for our son's wedding. Your love and blessings mean the world to our family. — [Groom's parents]
Etiquette tips
- Call elders before sending anything in writing — a WhatsApp-only invite can be taken as a slight.
- Send the message from the parent's own phone; relatives recognise and respond to it.
- Personalise the first line with the relative's name — "Namaste Sharma ji" — rather than forwarding the same text.
- If both parents' names are on the card, sign messages "— Papa & Mummy" in family groups and with full names elsewhere.
- Include one link with all events, maps and an RSVP; elders often forward it to their children who handle travel.
Frequently asked questions
How do parents invite guests for their daughter's wedding?
Traditionally by a personal visit or phone call to elders and close family, followed by a card. Today most parents follow the call with a WhatsApp message and a digital invitation link that has every event and the location.
What should parents write in a wedding invitation message?
"Our daughter/son", the other family's names, the date and city, a request for blessings and presence, and a link or card with all the details.
Is it okay to invite relatives on WhatsApp?
Yes, for most relatives — but call elders and very close family first. A WhatsApp message after a phone call is now widely accepted.
Who should send the invitation to the groom's relatives?
The groom's parents invite their own relatives and friends; the bride's parents invite theirs. Each side can share the same digital invitation link.