Indian wedding invitations have to carry a lot of information: several functions, venues, dress codes and family names, often in more than one language. Many families now send both a printed card and a digital invite. Here is how to plan both.
Printed, Digital or Both
- Printed cards: traditional and personal, especially for elders and close family. They take time to design, print and deliver.
- Digital invites: e-cards, PDFs or short video invites shared on WhatsApp. Quick to send, easy to update and easy for guests to save.
- Both: a common choice: printed cards for close family, digital for everyone else.
What to Include
- Names of the couple, and of the families or hosts, in the format your families prefer.
- Each function: name, date, time, venue with a map link, and dress code if any.
- An RSVP contact or link, and the date you need replies by.
- For out-of-town guests: hotel, travel and contact details, often on a separate card or page.
Wording and Language
- Keep the main card simple, and put function details on inserts or a separate page.
- If you are printing in two languages, have a native speaker check both.
- Agree with both families on whose names appear and in what order before design starts.
Timing
Allow time for design, proofreading, printing and delivery, which takes longer than most couples expect. Send invitations early enough for guests travelling from other cities to book tickets and leave, and send a short reminder closer to the date.
Tracking RSVPs
- Keep one shared list with each guest's replies for every function.
- Note dietary needs and who needs rooms or transport.
- Use the final numbers for your caterer, venue and seating.
Questions to Ask an Invitation Designer
- Can I see printed samples, not just designs on screen?
- How many rounds of changes are included?
- Do you also make matching digital and video invites?
- What are the print and delivery timelines, and who handles boxes or inserts?
Finding Invitation Designers on Wedding Bharat
Browse wedding invitation designers by city on Wedding Bharat and contact them directly on WhatsApp. For invitation boxes and shagun packaging, see trousseau packaging and wedding gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should we send printed or digital wedding invitations?
Many families do both: printed cards for elders and close family, and digital invites on WhatsApp for everyone else.
What should a wedding invitation include?
The couple's and hosts' names, every function with date, time and venue, dress codes, and an RSVP contact with a reply-by date.
When should we send wedding invitations?
Early enough for out-of-town guests to plan travel and leave, then a short reminder closer to the date. Allow extra time if you are printing.
How do we keep track of RSVPs?
Keep one shared list with each guest's replies for every function, plus dietary needs and travel. Use it for your caterer, venue and seating.
Can I contact invitation designers directly on Wedding Bharat?
Yes. Sign in and you see the vendor's own WhatsApp number, so you message them yourself with no middleman. Your first 3 vendor contacts are free; after that, membership is ₹49/month.