Wedding Card Matter Generator — Hindi & English Formats
The formal wording that goes inside your wedding invitation card. Pick a ready format in Hindi, English, Gujarati or Marathi, fill in the names, date and venue, and copy the finished card matter. Free, no sign-up.
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What is wedding card matter and how do you write it?
Wedding card matter is the printed text inside the invitation card. A traditional Indian card has four parts: a deity invocation or blessing line (॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥, Om, Bismillah, or a Scripture verse), the host / parents’ line, the invitation sentence naming the bride and groom (with चि. before each name), and the date-time-venue block ending in a request for the guest’s presence. Choose a language and style below, fill in your details, and copy the finished block for your card printer.
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॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ सादर आमंत्रण [आमंत्रणकर्ता] सहर्ष सूचित करते हैं कि उनकी प्रिय पुत्री चि. [वधू का नाम] का शुभ विवाह चि. [वर का नाम] (सुपुत्र [वर के माता-पिता]) के साथ [तिथि] को [समय] बजे [स्थान] पर सम्पन्न होगा। आपकी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति ही हमारा सौभाग्य होगी। आशीर्वाद एवं शुभकामनाओं सहित — [वधू के माता-पिता] निवेदक: [संपर्क]
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Wedding card matter in Hindi
The most-asked-for card matter is the Hindi format — a Ganesh or Om invocation, both families’ names, and the शुभ विवाह line. Here are ready Hindi formats (शादी, रिसेप्शन and सगाई). Pick one in the tool above to fill in your own names and dates.
Traditional Hindi — Ganesh Vandana
The classic card matter families use most: Ganesh invocation, both parents named, "सादर आमंत्रण".
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ सादर आमंत्रण [आमंत्रणकर्ता] सहर्ष सूचित करते हैं कि उनकी प्रिय पुत्री चि. [वधू का नाम] का शुभ विवाह चि. [वर का नाम] (सुपुत्र [वर के माता-पिता]) के साथ [तिथि] को [समय] बजे [स्थान] पर सम्पन्न होगा। आपकी गरिमामयी उपस्थिति ही हमारा सौभाग्य होगी। आशीर्वाद एवं शुभकामनाओं सहित — [वधू के माता-पिता] निवेदक: [संपर्क]
Traditional Hindi — Om invocation
Same formal structure with ॐ instead of Ganesh, for families who prefer it.
॥ ॐ ॥ ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः · श्री लक्ष्मीनारायणाय नमः ॥ शुभ विवाह [वधू के माता-पिता] अपनी सुपुत्री चि. [वधू का नाम] एवं चि. [वर का नाम] के शुभ परिणय की मंगल बेला पर आपको सपरिवार सादर आमंत्रित करते हैं। दिनांक: [तिथि] समय: [समय] बजे स्थान: [स्थान] दर्शनाभिलाषी — [आमंत्रणकर्ता] संपर्क: [संपर्क]
Hindi — Radha Krishna theme
Popular romantic-devotional opener; suits love-marriage and Vaishnav families.
॥ राधे कृष्ण ॥ दो प्रेमी हृदय, एक पावन बंधन में बंधने जा रहे हैं। [वधू का नाम] पुत्री [वधू के माता-पिता] एवं [वर का नाम] पुत्र [वर के माता-पिता] के शुभ विवाह के इस मंगल अवसर पर आपकी उपस्थिति प्रार्थनीय है। [तिथि] · [समय] बजे [स्थान] सादर — [आमंत्रणकर्ता]
Hindi — Bride's side (कन्या पक्ष)
When the bride's family is the host / sender of the card.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ सादर आमंत्रण सा-हर्ष निवेदन है कि हमारी प्रिय पुत्री चि. [वधू का नाम] का शुभ विवाह श्री [वर के माता-पिता] के सुपुत्र चि. [वर का नाम] के साथ [तिथि] को [समय] बजे [स्थान] पर निश्चित हुआ है। बारात एवं पाणिग्रहण संस्कार में सम्मिलित होकर वर-वधू को आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें। आपके दर्शनाभिलाषी — [वधू के माता-पिता] संपर्क: [संपर्क]
Hindi — Groom's side (वर पक्ष)
When the groom's family sends the card (tilak / barात invite).
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ सादर आमंत्रण हर्ष का विषय है कि हमारे प्रिय पुत्र चि. [वर का नाम] का शुभ विवाह श्री [वधू के माता-पिता] की सुपुत्री चि. [वधू का नाम] के साथ [तिथि] को [समय] बजे [स्थान] पर सम्पन्न होगा। इस मंगल अवसर पर पधारकर नव-दंपति को आशीर्वाद देने की कृपा करें। निवेदक — [वर के माता-पिता] संपर्क: [संपर्क]
Hindi — Both families jointly
Neutral card matter where both families host together.
॥ शुभ विवाह ॥ [वधू के माता-पिता] तथा [वर के माता-पिता] सहर्ष आमंत्रित करते हैं आपको, अपने बच्चों [वधू का नाम] ओर [वर का नाम] के शुभ परिणय-सूत्र में बंधने के पावन अवसर पर। दिनांक: [तिथि] | समय: [समय] बजे स्थान: [स्थान] सादर — [आमंत्रणकर्ता] संपर्क: [संपर्क]
Hindi — Modern / minimal
Short, clean wording for a minimal card design — no long invocation.
शादी में आना है! [वधू का नाम] ❤ [वर का नाम] [तिथि] · [समय] बजे [स्थान] आपका आना ही हमारा उपहार है। — [आमंत्रणकर्ता]
Hindi — Reception / प्रीतिभोज
Separate reception (preetibhoj) card matter, hosted post-wedding.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ प्रीतिभोज (रिसेप्शन) [आमंत्रणकर्ता] आपको सपरिवार सादर आमंत्रित करते हैं [वधू का नाम] एवं [वर का नाम] के विवाहोपरांत आयोजित प्रीतिभोज के शुभ अवसर पर। दिनांक: [तिथि] समय: [समय] बजे स्थान: [स्थान] आपकी उपस्थिति हमें हर्षित करेगी। संपर्क: [संपर्क]
Hindi — Engagement / सगाई (रोका)
Sagai / roka / ring ceremony card matter.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ सगाई समारोह [वधू के माता-पिता] तथा [वर के माता-पिता] हर्षपूर्वक सूचित करते हैं कि उनके बच्चों [वधू का नाम] एवं [वर का नाम] का सगाई (रोका) समारोह [तिथि] को [समय] बजे [स्थान] पर आयोजित है। आपकी शुभ उपस्थिति प्रार्थनीय है। सादर — [आमंत्रणकर्ता]
Muslim (Hindi) — Nikah
Nikah card matter in Hindi script, opening with Bismillah — no deity references.
بسم اللہ الرحمٰن الرحیم (बिस्मिल्लाह हिर्रहमान निर्रहीम) निकाह की तक़रीब [आमंत्रणकर्ता] आपको बसद-एहतराम दावत देते हैं कि उनके/उनकी [वर का नाम] व [वधू का नाम] के निकाह की मुबारक तक़रीब में शिरकत फ़रमाएँ। तारीख़: [तिथि] वक़्त: [समय] बजे मक़ाम: [स्थान] आपकी आमद हमारी ख़ुशियों में इज़ाफ़ा करेगी। राब्ता: [संपर्क]
More formats — English, Gujarati, Marathi & Muslim
Formal English card wording, Gujarati kankotri, Marathi shubhvivah, and Nikah / Walima matter for Muslim families (Bismillah, no deity references).
English — Traditional (with blessings)
The formal "request the pleasure of your company" card, with a blessing line.
|| With the blessings of Lord Ganesha || [Bride's parents] request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of their beloved daughter [Bride] with [Groom] (son of [Groom's parents]) on [Date] at [Time] [Venue] Your gracious presence and blessings will make the occasion complete. RSVP: [Contact]
English — Classic formal
Non-religious formal wording; works for any community.
The pleasure of your company is requested at the marriage ceremony of [Bride] & [Groom] Lovingly hosted by [Host names] on [Date], at [Time] [Venue] Together with their families, we warmly invite you to share in our joy. Kindly RSVP: [Contact]
English — Modern / minimal
Short, warm wording for a minimal or contemporary card.
We're getting married! [Bride] & [Groom] [Date] · [Time] [Venue] Come celebrate with us. Your presence is the only gift we need. — [Host names]
English — Christian
Church-wedding wording with a Scripture-style blessing line.
"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." — Mark 10:9 [Bride's parents] joyfully invite you to the solemnisation of the Holy Matrimony of their daughter [Bride] to [Groom] son of [Groom's parents] on [Date] at [Time] [Venue] followed by fellowship and refreshments. RSVP: [Contact]
English — Reception
Standalone reception / wedding dinner invitation wording.
Reception [Host names] request the pleasure of your company at a reception to celebrate the wedding of [Bride] & [Groom] on [Date] at [Time] [Venue] Dinner and celebrations to follow. RSVP: [Contact]
English — Engagement
Ring ceremony / engagement card matter.
She said yes! [Bride's parents] & [Groom's parents] warmly invite you to the engagement of [Bride] & [Groom] on [Date] at [Time] [Venue] Join us as we celebrate the beginning of their forever. RSVP: [Contact]
Muslim (English) — Nikah
Nikah invitation wording in English, Bismillah opener.
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim [Host names] cordially invite you to grace the Nikah ceremony of [Groom] & [Bride] on [Date] at [Time] [Venue] "And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves." — Qur'an 30:21 Your presence and duas are requested. RSVP: [Contact]
Muslim (English) — Walima
Walima (reception) card matter following the Nikah.
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim Walima [Groom's parents] request the honour of your presence at the Walima reception in celebration of the marriage of their son [Groom] with [Bride] on [Date] at [Time] [Venue] Dinner will be served. RSVP: [Contact]
Gujarati — Traditional (કંકોત્રી)
Gujarati kankotri card matter with Shree Ganesh invocation.
॥ શ્રી ગણેશાય નમઃ ॥ લગ્ન નિમંત્રણ [નિમંત્રક] સહર્ષ આમંત્રણ પાઠવે છે કે તેમની સુપુત્રી ચિ. [કન્યાનું નામ] ના શુભ લગ્ન ચિ. [વરનું નામ] (સુપુત્ર [વરનાં માતા-પિતા]) સાથે [તારીખ] ના રોજ [સમય] વાગ્યે [સ્થળ] ખાતે યોજાયેલ છે. આપની પધરામણી અમારા માટે આનંદ અને ગૌરવની વાત હશે. દર્શનાભિલાષી — [કન્યાનાં માતા-પિતા] સંપર્ક: [સંપર્ક]
Gujarati — Reception
Gujarati reception / bhojan samarambh wording.
॥ શ્રી ગણેશાય નમઃ ॥ સ્વાગત સમારંભ (રિસેપ્શન) [નિમંત્રક] આપને સપરિવાર સ્નેહ-આમંત્રણ પાઠવે છે [કન્યાનું નામ] અને [વરનું નામ] ના લગ્ન નિમિત્તે યોજાયેલ સ્વાગત સમારંભમાં. તારીખ: [તારીખ] સમય: [સમય] વાગ્યે સ્થળ: [સ્થળ] આપની ઉપસ્થિતિ પ્રાર્થનીય છે. સંપર્ક: [સંપર્ક]
Marathi — Traditional (शुभविवाह)
Marathi wedding card matter with Ganesh invocation and सौ.का. honorific.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ शुभविवाह [निमंत्रक] आपणांस सहपरिवार सस्नेह आमंत्रण करीत आहेत की त्यांची कन्या चि.सौ.का. [वधूचे नाव] हिचा शुभविवाह चि. [वराचे नाव] (चिरंजीव [वराचे आई-वडील]) यांच्याशी [दिनांक] रोजी [वेळ] वाजता [स्थळ] येथे संपन्न होणार आहे. आपल्या उपस्थितीने समारंभाची शोभा वाढवावी, ही विनंती. — [वधूचे आई-वडील] संपर्क: [संपर्क]
Marathi — Reception (स्वागत समारंभ)
Marathi reception wording, hosted after the wedding.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ स्वागत समारंभ [निमंत्रक] आपणांस सहपरिवार सादर आमंत्रण [वधूचे नाव] व [वराचे नाव] यांच्या विवाहानिमित्त आयोजित स्वागत समारंभास उपस्थित राहण्याची विनंती. दिनांक: [दिनांक] वेळ: [वेळ] वाजता स्थळ: [स्थळ] आपली उपस्थिती प्रार्थनीय आहे. संपर्क: [संपर्क]
Frequently asked questions
What is wedding card matter?+
Wedding card matter is the printed text inside a wedding invitation card — the wording, not the design. It usually has four parts: a deity invocation or blessing line (Shri Ganeshaya Namah, Om, Bismillah, or a Scripture verse), the host / parents’ line, the invitation sentence naming the bride and groom, and the date-time-venue block. Card printers ask families for the "matter" so they can drop it into a card template. This generator gives you that exact block, ready to copy.
What is the Hindi format for wedding card matter?+
A traditional Hindi wedding card opens with ॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥, then "सादर आमंत्रण", then the host line (श्रीमान … एवं श्रीमती … सहर्ष आमंत्रित करते हैं), then the marriage line with चि. before the groom’s name and चि. (or चि.सौ.का. in Marathi) before the bride’s, and finally दिनांक / समय / स्थान. Pick the "Traditional Hindi — Ganesh Vandana" format above to get the full block in Devanagari and just fill in the names.
Is this the same as a WhatsApp wedding invitation?+
No. Card matter is the formal wording for a printed invitation card (or a digital card image). A WhatsApp wedding invitation is a shorter, personal message you send to each guest. They are different jobs — use this tool for the printed card, and the WhatsApp invitation generator for messages you send on your phone.
Do you have wedding card matter for reception and engagement too?+
Yes. Switch the "Ceremony" filter to Reception (preetibhoj / swagat samarambh) or Engagement (sagai / roka) and you get formats written specifically for those events, in each language.
Is there Muslim, Gujarati and Marathi card matter?+
Yes. The Muslim (Nikah and Walima) formats open with Bismillah and carry no idol references. Gujarati kankotri and Marathi shubhvivah formats are written in their own scripts with the correct honorifics. Filter by language and style to find them.
Is the wedding card matter generator free?+
Completely free — no sign-up, no email, no watermark. Everything runs in your browser: pick a format, fill in your details, and copy or download the text.
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