The haldi is the most playful function of an Indian wedding: turmeric, yellow outfits, music, and a lot of laughing family members. Its invitation can be lighter than the main wedding card. Here is wording you can copy, plus what to include.
What to include in a haldi invite
- Whose haldi it is (the bride's, the groom's, or both if it's a joint ceremony)
- Date and start time; haldi is often in the morning
- The venue, usually the family home, with a map link
- The dress code, usually yellow, and a note to wear something that can get stained
- Whether it's for close family only or for all guests
Formal haldi invitation wording
With the blessings of our elders, we invite you and your family to the haldi ceremony of Riya on Thursday, 11 February 2027, at 10 am, at our home.
The Sharma family requests the pleasure of your company at the haldi ceremony of our son Arjun. Please join us to shower him with turmeric and blessings.
Fun haldi invitation wording
Come dressed in yellow and ready to get messy! Riya's haldi, Thursday 10 am, at home. Old clothes recommended, good mood compulsory.
Before the shaadi, a little haldi. Join us as we turn Arjun golden. 11 Feb, 10 am.
Peeli chunni, peela kurta, peela mood. See you at the haldi!
Haldi invitation wording in Hindi
हमारी लाडली रिया की हल्दी की रस्म में आप सपरिवार सादर आमंत्रित हैं।
गुरुवार, 11 फरवरी 2027, सुबह 10 बजे, निवास स्थान पर।
हल्दी की रस्म है, पीले रंग में आइए, और ढेर सारी खुशियाँ लेकर आइए!
Short WhatsApp messages
Haldi tomorrow at 10! Wear yellow, and wear something you don't mind getting stained. Location here: [link]
Chachi, see you at Riya's haldi on Thursday morning. All the details are on the invite: [link]
Tips
- Mention old or washable clothes. Turmeric stains, and guests will thank you.
- If the haldi is only for close family, say so politely, or send the haldi details only to those invited.
- Put the time clearly: morning functions are the ones people arrive late for.
Looking for other functions? See mehendi invitation wording, sangeet invitation wording and wedding invitation wording in Hindi and English.