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Punjabi wedding invitation

A Punjabi wedding invitation lists a long run of functions, from the roka and chunni to the mehndi, jaggo, chooda, baraat and milni, and the phere or Anand Karaj. Hindu Punjabi cards often open with Ganesh, Sikh cards with Ik Onkar, and many families write in English with a Punjabi or Hindi line for elders.

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The functions

What functions does a Punjabi wedding have?

The order most families follow. Every family adds or skips a few, so treat this as a starting list.

  1. RokaThe families exchange gifts and shagun, and the match is announced.
  2. Chunni and sagaiThe groom's family drapes a red chunni over the bride; rings are exchanged.
  3. Maiyan and vatnaTurmeric, flour and oil applied at both homes, with suhag and ghodiyan songs.
  4. MehndiA loud evening at the bride's home with a dholki, boliyan and giddha.
  5. Jaggo and sangeetWomen carry a lit gagar through the lanes, then everyone dances.
  6. Chooda and kaleereThe bride's maternal uncle gives her red bangles; friends tie kaleere to them.
  7. Sehrabandi and ghodiThe groom is dressed in his sehra and rides out with the baraat.
  8. MilniElder men of both families meet in pairs and exchange shagun.
  9. Phere or Anand KarajAround the fire, often late at night, or at the gurdwara in the morning.
  10. Doli and receptionThe bride's farewell, then the groom's family hosts the reception.

The wording

What goes on a Punjabi wedding invitation?

  • Hindu Punjabi cards often open with Ganesh; Sikh cards open with ੴ (Ik Onkar).
  • Many families write in English, with a Punjabi or Hindi line for the elders.
  • The couple are named with their parents and grandparents, and functions are listed day by day.
  • Each evening gets its own dress code, because a Punjabi wedding has many of them.

Sample wording

Written with AI help, not yet checked by a native Punjabi speaker. Read it once before sending, and change any word your family would say differently.

  • Punjabi, for elders

    ਸਤਿਕਾਰਯੋਗ [Guest name] ਜੀ, ਬੜੀ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਨਾਲ ਦੱਸ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ ਕਿ ਸਾਡੀ ਧੀ [Bride] ਦਾ ਵਿਆਹ [Groom] ਨਾਲ [Date] ਨੂੰ [Venue] ਵਿਖੇ ਹੋਣਾ ਹੈ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਮੇਤ ਆ ਕੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਅਸ਼ੀਰਵਾਦ ਦਿਓ ਜੀ।

    Satkaaryog [Guest name] ji, Badi khushi naal dass rahe haan ki saadi dhee [Bride] da viah [Groom] naal [Date] nu [Venue] vikhe hona hai. Tusi parivaar samet aa ke bachiyan nu ashirvaad deo ji.

Designs

Designs for a Punjabi wedding

Each opens live with a sample couple. Any design carries every function above, each with its own venue, time and map.

Send a save the date first

Names, date and city only, months ahead, so relatives can book travel.

Messages

WhatsApp messages for every function

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Questions

Punjabi wedding invitation, answered

What is a milni?

At the milni, the elder men of both families meet in pairs after the baraat arrives, embrace and exchange shagun, usually from the eldest relatives down. It is short, but many families list it so that relatives are on time.

What is the jaggo?

On the night before the wedding, the women of the family carry a decorated brass pot with lit diyas and dance through the lanes singing boliyan to wake the neighbourhood. Today it often runs into a sangeet with a DJ and bhangra.

Which ShaadiMode design suits a Punjabi wedding?

Golden Dawn is made for Sikh and Punjabi weddings, and Lantern Nights suits the mehndi and sangeet evenings. Every design carries every function, each with its own dress code, venue and map.

Can I make a Punjabi wedding invitation for free?

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