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Reception Invitation WhatsApp Messages

By Weddingkart TeamLast updated Reviewed by Mayank Jaiswal

Send your reception invitation on WhatsApp — elegant, formal, and fun styles. Choose your language below for ready-to-copy messages.

Reception WhatsApp messages in English

Copy any message below, swap in your names, date and venue, and send it to your guests on WhatsApp. Each one is written to get a reply — short, warm, and one clear ask. Prefer another language? Pick one under “Choose your language” further down.

Elegant Reception Invitation

Formal
🥂 Wedding Reception Dear [Name], Following the wedding of our children [Bride] & [Groom], we cordially invite you to the reception hosted in their honour. 📅 Date: [Date] 🕐 Time: [Time] 📍 Venue: [Venue] The evening will include dinner, cocktails, and a chance to meet the newlyweds together for the first time as a married couple. Your presence will make the occasion truly memorable. Kindly RSVP to [RSVP Number]. Warm regards, — [Family Name]
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Groom-Side Reception (Post-Wedding)

Formal
💐 Dear [Name], As is tradition, after the wedding in [Bride's City] we are hosting a reception in [Groom's City] to welcome [Bride] into our family and introduce the newlyweds to our friends and extended family. 📅 Date: [Date] 🕐 Time: [Time] 📍 Venue: [Venue] We would be delighted to have you join us for the evening. Dinner and cocktails will be served. Kindly confirm at [RSVP Number]. With warm regards, — [Family Name]
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Friendly Reception Invite

Casual
🎊 Hi [Name]! We're officially married 💍 — and now it's time to celebrate with everyone we love. Please join us for our wedding reception: 📅 [Date] 🕐 [Time] 📍 [Venue] Good food, great drinks, and a dance floor we fully intend to take over. Dress up, come hungry, and bring your best stories. RSVP: [RSVP Number] Love, — [Bride] & [Groom]
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Colleagues & Extended Network Reception

Casual
🥂 Hello [Name], Thank you for your wishes on our wedding! We're hosting a reception for friends and colleagues who couldn't make it to the main ceremony, and we would love to see you there. 📅 [Date] 🕐 [Time] onwards 📍 [Venue] It'll be an easy evening — dinner, drinks, and introductions. Plus-ones are welcome. Please RSVP at [RSVP Number] by [Date]. Warm regards, — [Bride] & [Groom]
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Playful Reception Invite

Fun
🎉 WE'RE MARRIED. NOW LET'S PARTY. 🎉 The pheras are done, the families have cried enough, and now the only thing left is the reception — aka our favourite event of the whole shaadi. 💃🕺 📅 [Date] 🕐 [Time] 📍 [Venue] Dress code: fancy. Mood: celebratory. Expectation: you on the dance floor by song two. RSVP so we can save you a seat (and a drink) 🥂 [RSVP Number] — [Bride] & [Groom]
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Black-Tie Evening Reception

Formal
Dear [Name], It is our pleasure to invite you to the wedding reception of [Bride] & [Groom]. 📅 [Date] 🕐 [Time] 📍 [Venue] Dress code: black-tie / formal evening. The evening will begin with cocktails at [Time], followed by a seated dinner, the couple's first dance, and live music. Valet parking will be available at the venue entrance. Kindly RSVP at [RSVP Number] by [Date]. With warm regards, — [Family Name]
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Factsheet Reception Invitation

Formal
Wedding Reception — [Bride] & [Groom] 📅 Date: [Date] 🕐 Cocktails: [Time] 🍽️ Dinner: [Time] 💃 Live band + DJ: [Time] onwards 📍 Venue: [Venue] 👔 Dress code: formal evening 🎁 Gift policy: your presence is enough 🅿️ Valet parking available RSVP: [RSVP Number] Dear [Name], we look forward to celebrating with you. Warm regards, — [Family Name]
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Corporate-Network Reception

Formal
Dear [Name], I would be honoured to have you at our wedding reception. 📅 [Date] 🕐 [Time] 📍 [Venue] Given that this follows a working week, we have kept the evening elegant and efficient — cocktails and introductions from [Time], a seated dinner from [Time], and an early close around [Time]. Plus-ones are most welcome. Kindly confirm at [RSVP Number] so I may make suitable arrangements. Regards, — [Name]
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Ultra-Short Reception Ping

Casual
🥂 Reception! 🎊 📅 [Date] · 🕐 [Time] 📍 [Venue] Formal wear. First dance at [Time]. Dinner on point. Bar open. RSVP: [RSVP Number] — [Bride] & [Groom]
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the reception invite differ from the wedding invite?

The reception is typically a later-in-the-day or next-day celebration, more social and less ritual-heavy. Reception invites can be more elegant or formal in tone, mention dress code (cocktail, black-tie, or traditional), and often reach a wider guest list than the wedding ceremony itself.

When should I send WhatsApp reception invitations?

3-4 weeks before for local guests, 6-8 weeks for outstation guests. If the reception is on a different day from the wedding, include both dates clearly and mark which events each guest is invited to.

What dress code should I mention in the reception invite?

Common cues: "Indian formal", "cocktail attire", "black-tie", or "traditional with Western jackets welcome." Pick one and say it in the WhatsApp message — ambiguity makes guests overthink what to wear.

Should the reception invite include an RSVP?

Yes, especially if the reception is a seated dinner. Include an RSVP number, WhatsApp contact, or a link to your RSVP form. Reception dinners have per-plate costs, so confirmed numbers matter more than at open ceremony functions.

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