Wedding invitations

Reception invitation wording

Reception wording is a little different from the main wedding card. The couple are already married, so the invitation is to celebrate them rather than to witness the ceremony — and the hosts are often the groom's parents or the couple themselves.

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Templates

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Every one opens with a moment — tap, swipe or scratch — then shows the details, a map and RSVP. Tap a card to try it.

Us, in Stories

The wedding told as Instagram stories — tap through us, each function, the venue, then RSVP.

Stories

Rajputana Scroll

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Royal scroll

Save the Date, on Film

Film-grain stories typed out like a love letter — our photos, the date, the city, the countdown.

Stories

Scratch the Date

Three gold-foil tiles — scratch each to uncover the date, the time and the city of the wedding.

Scratch card

Postcard from GoaPro

Sun-faded postcard stories that wave in — the beach, the mandap, the dates, the flights.

Stories

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How it works

Ready in about fifteen minutes

  1. 1

    Pick a template

    Choose how it opens — a scroll, a diya, an envelope, a chat, stories or a scratch card.

  2. 2

    Make it yours

    Add names, every function, muhurat times and venues, in English or any Indian language. Add a photo.

  3. 3

    Share on WhatsApp

    Publish and send one link. It opens full-screen on any phone, no app needed.

  4. 4

    Track RSVPs

    On Pro (₹99), guests reply inside the invite and you see who is coming to each function.

Here are reception wordings for the common situations, from formal to relaxed. Copy one into a reception invitation template and adjust the names.

Phrases that work for receptions

  • "Request the pleasure of your company at the reception of…"
  • "In celebration of the marriage of…"
  • "Join us for dinner in honour of the newly married…"
  • "Bless the newlyweds" — warm and traditional
  • "Dinner, drinks and dancing to follow" — sets expectations

Situations that need a careful line

After a destination or intimate wedding, acknowledge it simply: "we were married in a small ceremony in Goa and would love to celebrate with you." After a court marriage, there's no need to explain — "we're married!" says it all. For a late reception months after the wedding, mention the wedding date so it doesn't read like a new wedding.

Wording

Wording you can copy

Change the names in brackets and paste into your invite or message. Every line on a funvite invite is editable, in any script.

Traditional

Mr and Mrs [Groom's parents] request the pleasure of your company at a reception in honour of [Groom's name] and [Bride's name] [Date] · [Time] [Venue]

Both families

The [Family name] and [Family name] families invite you to celebrate the marriage of [Name] and [Name] at a reception on [Date] at [Time] [Venue], [City]

After a destination wedding

We said our vows in [Destination] with our families. Now we'd love to celebrate with you. [Name] & [Name] Reception · [Date] · [Venue]

After a court marriage

We're married! [Name] & [Name] Join us for dinner and a little dancing [Date] · [Time] · [Venue]

Hindi (प्रीतिभोज) Hindi

प्रीतिभोज हमारे सुपुत्र चि. [वर का नाम] एवं सौ. [वधू का नाम] के शुभ विवाह के उपलक्ष्य में [दिनांक] को सायं [समय] बजे प्रीतिभोज में आप सपरिवार आमंत्रित हैं।

Late reception

[Name] and [Name] were married on [Wedding date]. Please join us to celebrate [Date] · [Venue], [City]

Short WhatsApp line

Reception for [Name] & [Name] — [Date], [Time], [Venue]. Would love to see you there! [link]

Questions

Frequently asked

What do you write on a reception invitation?

The hosts, "request the pleasure of your company at the reception of", the couple's names, date, time, venue and dinner details.

Is a reception invitation different from a wedding invitation?

Yes — it invites guests to celebrate a marriage that has already taken place (or is about to), so it focuses on the couple and the party rather than the ceremony.

Do I mention gifts on the reception invite?

Only to say "no gifts please" if you want that. Otherwise leave it out.

Can I write the reception invite in Hindi?

Yes — "आशीर्वाद समारोह" and "प्रीतिभोज" are the usual headings. See our Hindi wording page.

Should the couple's names be in a particular order?

On the groom's family's invite, the groom is usually named first; on a joint invite, either order is fine.

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