Perfect Engagement Invitation Wording: English, Hindi & Marathi Examples
The right words make your engagement invitation feel warm and memorable. Here are perfect wording examples in three languages for your sagai or sakharpudya card.
Engagement invitation wording is unique — it should feel celebratory and joyful without being overly formal, and personal without being too casual. This guide provides ready-to-use wording templates in English, Hindi, and Marathi that you can adapt for your card.
English Engagement Invitation Wording — Classic Style
The classic English engagement invitation follows a warm, formal structure:
'With hearts full of joy,
Aarav Sharma & Neha Patel
request the pleasure of your company
at their Engagement Ceremony (Ring Ceremony)
on Sunday, the 1st of November 2026
at 11:00 AM
The Grand Palace, Mumbai
Lunch to follow. Kindly bless the couple with your presence.
RSVP: Rajesh Sharma — 9876XXXXXX'
English Engagement Invitation Wording — Modern Style
For a more contemporary, warm tone:
'We found our forever. Come celebrate with us!
Aarav & Neha
are delighted to invite you
to their Engagement & Ring Ceremony
Sunday, 1 November 2026 · 11:00 AM
The Grand Palace, Mumbai
Celebration & lunch to follow
RSVP: 9876XXXXXX'
Hindi Engagement Invitation Wording (सगाई निमंत्रण)
Hindi engagement invitations (सगाई कार्ड) traditionally emphasize family blessings and the joyous nature of the occasion:
'हर्ष और उल्लास के साथ
हम आपको सूचित करते हैं कि
आरव शर्मा (पुत्र श्री राजेश शर्मा)
और
नेहा पटेल (पुत्री श्री अनिल पटेल)
का सगाई समारोह (रिंग सेरेमनी)
संपन्न होने जा रहा है।
दिनांक: 1 नवंबर 2026, रविवार
समय: प्रातः 11:00 बजे
स्थान: द ग्रैंड पैलेस, मुंबई
उपस्थिति से कार्यक्रम को सफल बनाएं।
समारोह के पश्चात भोज का आयोजन।
धन्यवाद — शर्मा परिवार'
Marathi Engagement Invitation Wording (साखरपुडा निमंत्रण)
The Marathi sakharpudya invitation includes traditional elements unique to Maharashtrian engagement ceremonies:
'आनंदाने सांगतो,
आरव शर्मा (श्री. राजेश शर्मा यांचे चिरंजीव)
आणि
नेहा पटेल (श्री. अनिल पटेल यांची कन्या)
यांचा साखरपुडा समारंभ
संपन्न होत आहे.
दिनांक: 1 नोव्हेंबर 2026, रविवार
वेळ: सकाळी 11:00 वा.
स्थळ: द ग्रॅंड पॅलेस, मुंबई
आपल्या उपस्थितीने सोहळा साजरा करावा.
समारंभानंतर भोजन.
— शर्मा कुटुंबीय'
What Makes Engagement Wording Different from Wedding Wording
Engagement wording differs from wedding wording in several important ways:
- Tone: Lighter, more celebratory, less formal.
- Length: Shorter and more focused — engagement cards typically need less text.
- Content: No need for religious shlokas (unless desired), no muhurat details.
- Focus: On the couple's joy and commitment rather than family lineage.
- Flexibility: More room for creative, modern, or humorous wording if it suits your style.
Including Both Families in Engagement Wording
The wording should acknowledge both families equally. Common approaches:
- 'Mr. & Mrs. Rajesh Sharma and Mr. & Mrs. Anil Patel joyfully announce...'
- 'Together with our families, Aarav & Neha invite you...'
- 'Sharma Family & Patel Family cordially invite you...'
For families that prefer a more traditional approach, list the groom's family first. For modern couples, listing both families equally is increasingly common.
Engagement Card Wording for Specific Situations
Couple hosting themselves: 'Aarav Sharma & Neha Patel invite you to celebrate their engagement...'
Intimate family ceremony: 'We are delighted to share that our children Aarav & Neha will be getting engaged in an intimate family ceremony... Your blessings are requested.'
Combined engagement + wedding invite: 'We joyfully invite you to the engagement and subsequent wedding of our children Aarav & Neha...' (Then list both event dates).
Interfaith engagement: 'We celebrate the coming together of two families and two traditions as Aarav & Neha begin their journey...'
Tips for Writing Your Own Engagement Invitation Text
- Keep it warm and genuine — engagement is about love and commitment, not formality.
- Write the couple's names clearly and prominently — this is the most important element.
- Specify 'Engagement Ceremony', 'Ring Ceremony', 'Sagai', or 'Sakharpudya' so guests know what to expect.
- Include both the ceremony time and the reception/lunch time.
- List a clear RSVP contact — typically a parent who can coordinate guest responses.
- Proofread carefully — have at least two people review the text before finalizing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I write the engagement invitation in English or my mother tongue? Write in whichever language most of your guests are comfortable reading. For multilingual guest lists, using both English and a regional language (Hindi/Marathi) is the most inclusive approach.
Can I include both engagement and wedding details in one card? Yes — if the events are close together or you want to save on stationery costs, a combined card works well. List the engagement first, then the wedding with its separate date.
Do I need to mention gifts? No — it's considered impolite to mention gifts in Indian invitation cards. Gifts are understood as customary. If someone asks, you can share your preferences privately.
How do I address divorced or widowed parents in the wording? The most respectful approach is: 'Ms. Sunita Sharma (Mother) & Mr. Rajesh Sharma (Father), along with their families, invite you...' Include everyone who is important in the couple's life.
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