Wedding invitation messages for WhatsApp, in English and Hindi
Copy-ready WhatsApp wedding invitation messages for family, friends and colleagues in English and Hindi, plus what to include and when to send.
By the Cherished team
The short answer
A good WhatsApp wedding invitation names the couple, the date and city, the functions this guest is invited to, and links to the full invite with venue maps. Keep the message itself to five to eight lines, add one personal sentence, and send it to each person individually rather than as a forward.
What every WhatsApp invitation message should include
WhatsApp is where many Indian families now share the date first, so the message has to work on a small screen and for someone who reads it in a hurry. Put the essentials in the first three lines; WhatsApp shows only the start of a long message in the chat list.
- Who is getting married: first names in the first line, full names on the invite itself.
- When and where: date, day and city. Leave the full venue address to the invite link or a map link.
- Which functions: list only the events this guest is invited to, such as haldi, mehndi, sangeet, wedding or reception.
- How to reply: a clear RSVP request with a date, so you can give the caterer a headcount.
- A personal line: one sentence that only this person could receive (“Nani, the mehndi won’t start until you are there”).
Messages for family and elders
Elders expect respect and warmth more than brevity. Many families still call grandparents and senior relatives first and send the WhatsApp message afterwards as a written record of the dates.
Respected Mama ji and Mami ji,
With the blessings of the family, we are delighted to invite you to the wedding of our daughter Ananya with Kabir on Saturday, 12 December, in Jaipur.
Your presence and blessings will make the day complete. The full schedule and venue map are here: [invite link]
With love and regards,
Meena and Rajesh SharmaBua, the day is finally here! Ananya and Kabir are getting married on 12 December in Jaipur, with haldi and mehndi on the 10th and the sangeet on the 11th.
We can’t imagine any of it without you. Everything is in this link: [invite link]
Please tell us by 20 November how many of you are coming. ❤️Dear Sameer bhaiya and Pooja bhabhi,
Save the dates! Ananya’s wedding celebrations are from 10 to 12 December in Jaipur. We know the journey is long, so we wanted you to hear it from us first.
The invite with all events and hotel details: [invite link]
We would be so happy to have you with us.Messages for friends
It’s official! 💍 Kabir and I are getting married on 12 December in Jaipur.
Sangeet on the 11th, wedding on the 12th, and you are on the dance-floor list for both. All the details are here: [invite link]
Tap RSVP by 20 November so we can plan for you!Hello lovely people,
After years of you asking “so when?”, here is the answer: 12 December, Jaipur. Haldi, sangeet, wedding, the whole thing.
Your personal invite is here: [invite link]
Please RSVP for each event you can make.We’re getting married! Ananya & Kabir, 12 December, Jaipur. We’d love you there. Invite and RSVP: [invite link]Messages for colleagues
For colleagues, keep it polite and clear about which function you are inviting them to. Many couples invite office friends to the reception or the wedding, not to every function.
Dear Priya,
I am happy to share that I am getting married on 12 December. It would mean a lot to me if you could join us for the reception on 13 December at 7:30 pm in Jaipur.
Venue and directions: [invite link]
Warm regards,
AnanyaHi team! I’m getting married 🎉 You are all invited to the reception on 13 December, 7:30 pm. Details and RSVP here: [invite link]. Please reply by 1 December so I can share numbers with the venue.Messages from parents for a daughter’s or son’s wedding
Namaste,
With the blessings of the Almighty, we invite you and your family to the wedding of our daughter Ananya with Kabir (son of Mrs. Kavita and Mr. Vikram Mehra) on Saturday, 12 December, in Jaipur.
All ceremonies and venues: [invite link]
Awaiting your presence,
Meena and Rajesh SharmaNamaste,
We are happy to share that our son Kabir will marry Ananya (daughter of Mrs. Meena and Mr. Rajesh Sharma) on 12 December in Jaipur. The baraat leaves the hotel at 7 pm.
Please bless the couple with your presence. Invite and RSVP: [invite link]
Kavita and Vikram MehraWedding invitation messages in Hindi
For many families a Hindi message feels more personal, especially for elders. You can send both: Hindi first, English below. For complete card wording, see our guide to wedding card matter in Hindi.
आदरणीय मामा जी एवं मामी जी,
ईश्वर की असीम कृपा से हमारी सुपुत्री अनन्या का शुभ विवाह कबीर के साथ शनिवार, 12 दिसंबर को जयपुर में होना निश्चित हुआ है।
आपकी उपस्थिति और आशीर्वाद हमारे लिए अमूल्य हैं। सभी कार्यक्रमों का विवरण: [invite link]
सादर,
मीना एवं राजेश शर्माबुआ जी, खुशखबरी! अनन्या और कबीर की शादी 12 दिसंबर को जयपुर में है। 10 तारीख को हल्दी-मेहंदी और 11 को संगीत है।
आपके बिना ये जश्न अधूरा है। पूरा निमंत्रण यहाँ देखें: [invite link]
कृपया 20 नवंबर तक बता दें कि कितने लोग आ रहे हैं।हमारी शादी में आपको सपरिवार आमंत्रित करते हैं। अनन्या ❤️ कबीर, 12 दिसंबर, जयपुर। निमंत्रण और RSVP: [invite link]One message for a multi-function wedding
When different guests are invited to different functions, avoid sending everyone the full schedule. Either write a separate list per group, or use personal links that show each family only their own events.
You are invited! 🌼
Ananya & Kabir
• Haldi: Thu 10 Dec, 10 am
• Mehndi: Thu 10 Dec, 4 pm
• Sangeet: Fri 11 Dec, 7 pm
• Wedding: Sat 12 Dec, 7 pm (pheras at 11:30 pm)
Venues, dress codes and RSVP for each event: [invite link]Reminder and RSVP follow-up messages
Hi Rohan! Just checking whether you and Neha can make it to the sangeet on the 11th. We are confirming numbers with the caterer this week. You can reply here or tap RSVP in the invite: [invite link] 🙏See you tomorrow! 🌸 The wedding is at [venue name] from 7 pm. Here is the map: [map link]. Parking is at [gate or landmark].Tips for sending invitations on WhatsApp
- Send one by one, not into a big group. A group puts every guest’s phone number in front of everyone else. WhatsApp broadcast lists send the same message to several contacts while each person receives it as a private chat; check WhatsApp’s help page for current limits, which can differ by country.[1]
- Personalise the first line. Even with a template, change the greeting and add one line for the person you are writing to.
- Don’t rely on an image alone. A card image without text cannot be searched later and is hard to read on small phones. Add the date and link as text.
- Ask for RSVP with a date. “Please reply by 20 November” works better than “do let us know”.
- Share the location separately on the day. A map link the evening before saves dozens of “where is the venue?” calls.[2]
For timing and etiquette in more depth, read how to send wedding invitations on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. For most guests a WhatsApp invitation is now normal, as long as it is personal and not a forwarded card. For grandparents and senior relatives, many families call or visit first and then send the WhatsApp message so the dates are written down.
A common pattern is a save-the-date as soon as the dates are fixed (earlier if guests must travel), the full invitation four to six weeks before the wedding, and a short reminder with the venue map a day or two before each function.
Give a reason and a date: “We are confirming numbers with the caterer, so please let us know by 20 November.” An invite with an RSVP button per event makes it easy for guests to answer in one tap.
Keep the city in the message and put the full address and a map link in the invite. Long addresses make the message hard to read, and a link can be corrected later if anything changes.
Sources & references
- How to use broadcast lists — WhatsApp Help Center (accessed 2026-10-28)
- Share, send, or print directions from Google Maps — Google Maps Help (accessed 2026-10-28)