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Engagement and Ring Ceremony Invitation Maker

Invite family and friends to the sagai, chandlo matli or ring ceremony with a neat digital card you can share on WhatsApp.

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Messages to send

  • With the blessings of our elders, we invite you and your family to the engagement ceremony of [Boy] and [Girl] on [Date] at [Venue].

  • Respected [Name] ji, please grace the sagai of our son [Boy] with [Girl] on [Date] at [Time]. Your blessings mean everything to us.

  • We said yes! [Boy] and [Girl] are getting engaged on [Date]. Please join us at [Venue].

  • Hi [Name], my engagement is on [Date]! Would love to see you there. Details in the card.

  • Save the date: ring ceremony of [Boy] and [Girl] on [Date]. Formal card coming soon.

  • It gives us great joy to invite you to the chandlo matli of our son [Boy] on [Date] at [Time] at our home.

  • Our daughter [Girl] is getting engaged to [Boy]. Please come with family on [Date] at [Venue] and bless them.

  • Dear friends, join us for the ring ceremony and dinner on [Date] from [Time] at [Venue]. Dress code: [Theme].

  • Reminder: engagement ceremony tomorrow at [Time]. Venue location: [Venue]. See you there!

  • Just a gentle reminder for today's ring ceremony at [Time]. We are waiting for you.

  • Roka ceremony at our home on [Date] at [Time]. Close family is requested to be present.

  • The [Surname] family cordially invites you to the sagai samaroh of [Boy] and [Girl]. Kindly confirm your presence.

  • Two families are becoming one! Please join us on [Date] to celebrate the engagement of [Boy] and [Girl].

  • Dear colleagues, I am getting engaged on [Date]. A small celebration at [Venue] from [Time]. Would be happy to see you.

  • The engagement will be a small family function, but we wanted you to know and to ask for your blessings for [Boy] and [Girl].

  • Kindly RSVP by [Date] so we can plan the dinner arrangements. Thank you!

  • Venue location for tomorrow's engagement: [Venue]. Parking is available inside.

  • With great happiness we share that [Boy] and [Girl] got engaged today. Thank you for all your blessings.

  • Thank you for joining us at the engagement and for your warm wishes. It was a beautiful evening because of you.

  • Heartfelt thanks from both families for your presence and blessings at the ring ceremony.

  • Thank you for the lovely gifts and blessings. We are grateful to have you in our lives. [Boy] and [Girl].

  • Mithai ready, rings ready, only you are missing! Come for the engagement on [Date] at [Venue].

  • Please join us for the tilak ceremony on [Date] at [Time] followed by lunch at [Venue].

The engagement: the first celebration of a new relation

The engagement is the moment two families formally accept each other and announce the coming wedding. In Gujarati families it is often called sagai or chandlo matli, where the bride's family applies a tilak to the groom and gifts are exchanged. In North India, the sagai, roka or ring ceremony is usually a lively gathering with the exchange of rings, sweets and blessings. Some families keep it very small with only close relatives, while others hold a full party.

Whatever the scale, a clear invitation helps guests arrive on time and know what to expect.

What to include

  • A top line such as "Ring Ceremony", "Sagai Samaroh" or a small blessing.
  • The names of both the boy and the girl, joined with "&".
  • Date, day and time of the ceremony, and the meal timing if there is a lunch or dinner.
  • Venue with area and city.
  • Inviting family names.
  • An optional note about dress code, RSVP or parking.

Traditional versus modern wording

Traditional

Traditional wording is usually written from the parents' side: "With the grace of God and blessings of our elders, we are pleased to invite you to the engagement ceremony of our son Chi. Karan with Chi. Sau. Ka. Neha." It is formal, respectful and suitable for elders and extended family.

Modern

Modern wording is lighter and often in the couple's own voice: "We said yes! Join us as we exchange rings and begin our forever." This is lovely for friends, cousins and colleagues.

Sample format

Ring Ceremony

Karan and Neha. With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to the engagement ceremony on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 6:30 PM, followed by dinner, at Hotel Sapphire, Vadodara. With best compliments from the Mehta and Joshi families.

When to send and reminders

Engagements are sometimes planned quickly, so a card sent even ten to fifteen days ahead is perfectly fine. For a larger function, try to send it two to three weeks before. Send a short reminder with the location a day before, and a thank-you note after the ceremony. If the engagement is a close family affair, it is kind to send a simple announcement to wider relatives afterwards so no one feels left out.

Etiquette for engagement invitations

Both families usually invite their own relatives, so agree beforehand on the number of guests and the wording, especially if one common card is used. Make sure both family names are shown with equal respect. If the ceremony is private, mention "in the presence of close family" gently rather than leaving guests guessing. Personally call elders from both sides. Avoid posting the card on social media before both families are comfortable with the news being public.

It is also thoughtful to mention the dress theme if there is one, and to share a location pin with outstation guests. If there is a separate roka or tilak ritual in the morning and a party in the evening, list both timings clearly.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Unequal importance to both sides: if one family's name appears in large letters and the other's is missing, it can hurt feelings. Mention both families respectfully.
  • Unclear programme: if there is a puja or tilak before the ring exchange, write both timings so that elders come for the ritual and friends for the party.
  • No meal information: guests like to know whether dinner is served. A simple "Dinner to follow" solves this.
  • Forgetting outstation relatives: engagements are often fixed quickly. Call relatives from other cities as early as possible so that they can plan travel.

A message to send along with the card

For elders, a respectful note works well: "Jai Shri Krishna Masi, we are very happy to share that Karan's engagement with Neha is fixed. The ceremony is on 14 November in Vadodara. Please come and bless them. Card attached." For friends, you can be more playful: "It's official! Ring ceremony on 14 November. You have to be there!" The list below has many more options for every kind of guest.

Announcing the engagement afterwards

Not every relative can be invited to an engagement, especially if it is a small family function. After the ceremony, many families share a simple card or photo with a line like "With the blessings of our elders, Karan and Neha got engaged today. Please keep your blessings with them." This keeps everyone included and happy, and it is a gentle way to let the wider family know before the wedding invitations go out.

You can use the same card maker for this: change the wording to an announcement line and remove the date and venue fields.

Making the card on this site

  1. Type the boy's name and the girl's name. They will be joined with "&".
  2. Fill in the date, time and venue.
  3. Add the inviting family names.
  4. Choose an invitation line or write your own.
  5. Add a note if needed, such as "Dinner to follow".
  6. Preview, download and share.

You can quickly make a second version for friends with more casual wording. Once the engagement is done, the wedding card maker is only a click away when you are ready to announce the big day.

Frequently asked questions

What is chandlo matli?

Chandlo matli is a Gujarati engagement ritual where the bride's family applies a tilak (chandlo) on the groom's forehead and gives a matli, a small pot or box with gifts and a coconut, to formalise the relationship.

How early should I send an engagement invitation?

Ten days to three weeks before is usually enough. Send a reminder with the location a day before the ceremony.

Who sends the engagement invitation?

Usually both families send cards to their own relatives and friends. Some families make one common card with both family names.

Can I write the couple's names without parents' names?

Yes. Modern cards often show just the couple's names. Parents' names can be added in the inviting family line.

What is the difference between roka and engagement?

Roka is a small ritual in many North Indian families where both sides formally agree to the match. The engagement or ring ceremony is usually a larger event where rings are exchanged.

Is it okay to share the engagement card on social media?

It is best to wait until both families are comfortable making the news public. Until then, share it only with invited guests.