Wedding Reception Invitation Generator
The grandest evening of the weekend deserves the right words. Generate 6 reception invites - elegant, warm or playful - in Hindi, Hinglish, Punjabi and 9 more languages.
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Quick Answer
What is a wedding reception invitation message?
A wedding reception invitation is a formal message inviting guests to the evening celebration after the main ceremony - usually at a hotel or banquet hall. It names the couple, the host family, date, venue, arrival time and dress code, and is the one invite sent to colleagues, extended family and plus-ones who did not attend the earlier rituals.
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Sharma & Khanna Families
Reception · tonight
🥂 Priya weds Rahul - Reception
Tuesday, 16 December · 8 PM
The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri
Dress code: Indian formal · Cocktails at 8 · Dinner at 9:30.
Rs 8,499
Standard plan includes WhatsApp RSVP + meal choice for 400+ guests
18+
Reception templates per language across formal, casual and fun tones
12
Indian languages - Hindi, Hinglish, Punjabi, Gujarati, Tamil and more
How it works
Pick a vibe
Choose formal, casual or fun. Add dress code and venue. Select audience - colleagues, extended family or everyone.
AI writes 6 messages
Enter names, date, venue, time. Six variants arrive tuned for reception register - measured language, right emoji density.
Copy to WhatsApp or card
Tap copy. Paste into WhatsApp, email signature, or send to the printer for the inner card panel.
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Recipient
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Your messages will appear here
Fill in the details and hit Generate
Frequently Asked Questions
Sample output
Three tone variants from a single run - for a black-tie reception at The Leela, Delhi.
Mr. and Mrs. Sharma request the honour of your presence at the wedding reception of their daughter Priya with Rahul. Tuesday, 16 December · 8 PM · The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Dress code: Indian formal.
Our reception is finally here! Priya & Rahul would love to see you - Tuesday 16 Dec, 8 PM onwards at The Leela, Chanakyapuri. Indian formal, cocktails at 8, dinner at 9:30. Can't wait to celebrate with you.
🥂 The Sharmas and Khannas have merged. Come celebrate the grandest evening of the weekend - Tuesday 16 Dec, 8 PM, The Leela. Wear your best. Dance floor opens at 10. Non-negotiable attendance. 💐
Reception invite questions planners actually ask
How far ahead should the reception invitation go out?+
Printed cards: 4-6 weeks before. WhatsApp / digital: 2-3 weeks before plus a reminder 48 hours prior. For corporate guests and distant family, 6 weeks is the minimum because hotel blocks and flights need lead time.
Should the reception invite include a dress code?+
Yes, almost always. Reception is the most public-facing function and guests want to know what the venue expects. "Indian formal", "cocktail", "black tie", "Indo-Western" are the standard options. The generator includes the dress code line when you add one.
Can I invite people only to the reception and not the main wedding?+
Yes - it is the default pattern for colleagues, extended network and friends who did not make the ceremony list. The message should not reference earlier functions. Pick "formal" tone and the generator keeps the copy reception-only.
What tone suits a 5-star hotel reception?+
Elegant and spare. Avoid emoji-heavy output - pick the "formal" variant. Use "cordially invited" or "request the honour of your presence" phrasing; the generator defaults to this register when you select formal.
Can I add parking and venue entry details?+
Yes - add a note in the venue field like "The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri - Gate 2 entry, valet parking". For destination receptions, include "shuttle from Grand Hyatt lobby at 7:30 PM" in the same field.
Should the invite mention gifts or "no boxed gifts"?+
This is a regional choice. North Indian receptions often say "blessings only, no gifts" in the final line. South Indian and corporate invites usually stay silent on the topic. Add the line to the venue or dress-code field and it will appear in the output.
Is there a paid plan if I need WhatsApp RSVP for 400 reception guests?+
The generator stays free. Sending 400 WhatsApp invites with one-tap RSVP (yes / no / meal choice) is part of the Rs 8,499 Weddingkart Standard plan - you replace chasing uncles on a spreadsheet with a dashboard.
Can I generate a bilingual invite with English + Hindi?+
Yes. Pick Hinglish as language, or run the generator twice (once in Hindi, once in English) and paste them together. For printed cards, couples often put the Hindi verse on the front panel and English details on the inner panel.
Send reception invites to 400 guests with one-tap RSVP
Weddingkart sends WhatsApp invites with meal choice and one-tap RSVP to every reception guest - your invite goes in as the template. Included in the Rs 8,499 Standard plan.
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