Wedding Reception Invitation Wording in Hindi and English
Reception invitation wording for every situation, including a reception after a private or destination wedding, and invites for colleagues.
6 min read · Updated 15 October 2026
The reception is often the biggest guest list of the whole wedding. It is where colleagues, neighbours, business contacts and the extended family all come together to meet the newly married couple. Because the audience is so wide, reception wording needs to be clear, polite and easy to understand for someone who was not at any of the other functions.
It also has a special case that is now very common: a small or destination wedding, followed by a big reception back home. The wording for that needs a little care.
What a reception invitation should say
- Who is hosting. The parents, both families or the couple themselves.
- The couple's names. Use full names if many guests know only one side.
- Date and time. Receptions usually start at 7 or 7:30 pm.
- Venue with map and parking. Banquet halls and hotels can have several halls. Name the hall.
- Dress code, if any. "Formal" or "Indo-western" is enough.
Reception wording in Hindi
सादर आमंत्रण हमारे सुपुत्र चि. कबीर एवं सौ. मीरा के शुभ विवाह के उपलक्ष्य में आयोजित प्रीतिभोज (रिसेप्शन) में आप सपरिवार सादर आमंत्रित हैं। दिनांक: 18 दिसंबर, समय: सायं 7:30 बजे से स्थान: ग्रैंड बैंक्वेट, लखनऊ निवेदक: खन्ना परिवार
नवविवाहित जोड़े कबीर और मीरा को आशीर्वाद देने 18 दिसंबर की शाम हमारे रिसेप्शन में ज़रूर आइए।
Reception wording in English
Mr and Mrs Khanna request the pleasure of your company at the wedding reception of their son Kabir with Meera. Friday, 18 December, from 7:30 pm, The Grand Banquet, Lucknow.
We said yes! Now let us celebrate together. Join Kabir and Meera for our wedding reception on Friday 18 December, 7:30 pm onwards.
Reception after a destination or private wedding
Be honest and warm. Most guests understand that a destination wedding has a small list.
Kabir and Meera were married in a small ceremony in Goa with close family. Now we would love to celebrate with everyone who could not be there. Please join us for the reception on 18 December, 7:30 pm, in Lucknow.
कबीर और मीरा का विवाह परिवार के बीच सादगी से सम्पन्न हुआ। अब इस खुशी में आप सबको शामिल करना चाहते हैं। 18 दिसंबर, शाम 7:30 बजे, रिसेप्शन में आपका स्वागत है।
Reception wording for colleagues
Hi everyone, Meera and I got married last week, and we would be very happy to see you at our reception on Friday 18 December from 7:30 pm in Lucknow. Venue map in the link.
Short WhatsApp messages
You are invited to Kabir and Meera's reception, Fri 18 Dec, 7:30 pm, The Grand Banquet. Map and RSVP in the link.
कबीर और मीरा के रिसेप्शन में आप आमंत्रित हैं। 18 दिसंबर, शाम 7:30 बजे। स्थान लिंक में है।
Etiquette for the reception
Separate invites for separate lists. Colleagues invited only to the reception should not receive the Haldi and Sangeet pages. A separate reception link avoids awkward questions.
Give an end time for the stage. If the couple will be on stage meeting guests until 10 pm, say "Dinner till 11 pm". Late guests will know they are still welcome.
Think about the queue. Receptions with 800 guests can mean a long stage queue. Arrange for elders to be brought up first.
Use RSVP even for a big reception. Caterers charge per plate. Even a rough RSVP count can save a lot of money.
Reception dress codes that work
Reception dress codes are usually the most formal of the wedding. Simple options guests understand are "Formal Indian", "Indo-western" or "Black tie". If you have a colour theme, say so early, and give one or two examples so nobody has to guess.
Dress code: formal Indian or Indo-western. Pastels are welcome.
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Frequently asked questions
Who hosts the wedding reception in India?+
Traditionally the groom's family hosts the reception, but today either family, both families together or the couple themselves can host. The wording should name the hosts.
How do I word a reception invite after a destination wedding?+
Mention warmly that the wedding was a small ceremony with close family, and that you want to celebrate with everyone at the reception. Then give the date, time and venue.
Should colleagues get a separate reception invite?+
Yes. Send colleagues a reception-only link so they do not see functions they are not invited to.
When should reception invites go out?+
Three to four weeks before is ideal, with a reminder two days before. If the reception follows a destination wedding, send it when you announce the wedding.