Haldi, mehndi and sangeet invitation messages
Invitation messages for haldi, mehndi and sangeet in English and Hindi, with dress-code lines, fun versions for friends and a combined pre-wedding note.
By the Cherished team
The short answer
A haldi, mehndi or sangeet invitation is shorter and more playful than the wedding card: name the function, the couple, the date, time and venue, and add a dress-code line. Send it only to the guests invited to that function, ideally a week or two before.
The three pre-wedding functions in brief
- Haldi: family and friends apply a paste of turmeric to the bride and groom, usually at home on the morning or day before the wedding. In Punjabi families the same rite is called mayian or vatna.[1]
- Mehndi: henna designs are drawn on the bride’s hands and feet, while the family sings and celebrates around her.[2]
- Sangeet: an evening of music and dance where both families perform, often the most relaxed event of the wedding.
Customs differ by region and family, so describe your function the way your family celebrates it rather than copying a template word for word.
Haldi invitation messages
Join us for the Haldi ceremony of Ananya 🌼
Thursday, 10 December · 10:00 am
At our home: [address]
Come dressed in yellow and ready to get messy!Turmeric, music and a lot of laughter: you are invited to Kabir’s Haldi! 💛
10 December, 10 am, [venue]. Wear something you don’t mind turning yellow.Haldi hai! Ananya & Kabir · 10 Dec · 10 am · [venue]. See you in yellow 🌼अनन्या की हल्दी रस्म में आप सादर आमंत्रित हैं 🌼
गुरुवार, 10 दिसंबर, प्रातः 10 बजे
स्थान: [पता]
पीले रंग के कपड़ों में आइए और रस्म का आनंद लीजिए!Mehndi invitation messages
Mehndi ki raat! 🌿
Please join us for Ananya’s Mehndi
Thursday, 10 December · 4:00 pm onwards
[Venue]
Dress code: shades of greenGirls, the cones are ready! 💚 Come and get your mehndi done with Ananya on 10 December from 4 pm at [venue]. Dholki and chaat included.Yes, the groom is getting mehndi too. Join Kabir’s Mehndi on 10 December, 5 pm, [venue] and help us find the hidden initials. 😉मेहंदी की रस्म में आपका स्वागत है 🌿
अनन्या की मेहंदी, गुरुवार, 10 दिसंबर, सायं 4 बजे से
स्थान: [पता]
हरे रंग के परिधान में पधारें।Sangeet invitation messages
An evening of music and dance 🎶
Sangeet of Ananya & Kabir
Friday, 11 December · 7:00 pm onwards
[Venue]
Dress code: Indo-western glamBoth families have been rehearsing for weeks, and it’s time to see who wins. 💃🕺
Sangeet · 11 December · 7 pm · [venue]
Come ready to dance!Dholak, geet and gossip: you’re invited to the Ladies Sangeet for Ananya 🎶
9 December, 6 pm, at home: [address]संगीत संध्या में आप सपरिवार आमंत्रित हैं 🎶
अनन्या और कबीर का संगीत
शुक्रवार, 11 दिसंबर, सायं 7 बजे से
स्थान: [पता]
आइए, साथ मिलकर नाचें-गाएँ!One message for all pre-wedding functions
The celebrations begin! 🌼🌿🎶
Haldi: Thu 10 Dec, 10 am, at home
Mehndi: Thu 10 Dec, 4 pm, [venue]
Sangeet: Fri 11 Dec, 7 pm, [venue]
Dress codes, maps and RSVP for each event: [invite link]Dress-code lines that guests understand
| Function | Many families choose | Line for the invite |
|---|---|---|
| Haldi | Yellow, white, old clothes | “Wear yellow, and something you don’t mind staining.” |
| Mehndi | Green, florals, light fabrics | “Florals and greens, and sleeves you can roll up.” |
| Sangeet | Festive, Indo-western, sequins | “Dress to dance: Indo-western glam.” |
| Cocktail | Western or fusion evening wear | “Cocktail attire.” |
Frequently asked questions
The couple’s name, “Haldi ceremony”, the date, time and place, and a dress-code line such as “wear yellow”. Keep it light and personal; haldi is usually an intimate family event.
Send them with the main invitation if the same guests are invited, or one to two weeks before if the guest list is smaller. A reminder with the venue map the day before helps.
Not necessarily. Printed sets often include inserts for each function. Digitally, one invite can hold all events and show each guest only the ones they are invited to.
Yes. Each section above has a Hindi sample. Many families send the Hindi version to elders and English to friends.
Sources & references
- Mayian (Haldi ceremony) — Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-28)
- Mehndi — Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-28)