How to reply to a wedding invitation on WhatsApp
Reply within a day or two. Thank the family, congratulate the couple, and say clearly whether you will come and how many of you. If you cannot come, say so politely and send your blessings. Ready replies in English and Hindi are below; tap one to send it on WhatsApp.
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Replies to accept a wedding invitation
Say yes, thank them, and tell them how many of you will come. That last line helps the family plan seats and rooms.
Formal, to elders
Namaste [Name] ji, thank you for the invitation. Heartiest congratulations to the whole family. We will certainly attend the wedding on [Wedding date]. We are [Number] people.
To a friend
Congratulations!! Of course I am coming. Wouldn’t miss it for anything. Count me in for the sangeet too!
Quick reply
Congratulations to the whole family! We will be there on [Wedding date]. Thank you for inviting us.
To a colleague
Thank you for the invitation, [Name], and many congratulations! I will be there for the reception on [Date].
With family
Thank you so much for remembering us. Congratulations to Radha and Shyam! The four of us will be there on [Wedding date]. Please tell us if we can help with anything.
Replies to decline a wedding invitation politely
Reply soon, give a short reason, and send your blessings. Offer to meet the couple later if you can.
Polite decline
Thank you for the invitation, [Name] ji, and many congratulations. Sadly I cannot travel on those dates, and I am sorry to miss it. My blessings to the couple for a happy married life.
Decline with a gift
Congratulations to you both! I am out of the country on [Wedding date], so I will miss the big day. I am sending my blessings and a small gift. Let us celebrate together when I am back.
Replies in Hindi
For relatives who invited you in Hindi. Reply in the language they used.
आने की पुष्टि
आदरणीय [Name] जी, निमंत्रण के लिए हार्दिक धन्यवाद। राधा और श्याम को शुभ विवाह की ढेर सारी बधाई। हम सपरिवार [Wedding date] को अवश्य आएँगे।
न आ पाने पर
निमंत्रण के लिए धन्यवाद। क्षमा चाहते हैं, उस दिन हम उपस्थित नहीं हो पाएँगे। वर-वधू को सुखी वैवाहिक जीवन के लिए हमारा आशीर्वाद।
Thank-you replies after the wedding
A message after the wedding is the reply guests remember.
To the couple
Radha and Shyam, thank you for letting us be part of your big day. You both looked so happy. Wishing you love, laughter and a home full of blessings.
To the family
Thank you for having us, [Name] ji. The wedding was beautiful and the food was wonderful. Wishing Radha and Shyam a lifetime of happiness.
If the invite has an RSVP button
Many invites on WhatsApp are now a link to a web page. If yours has an RSVP button, tap it: it opens a WhatsApp chat with the family, with your reply already typed. Add a line of your own before you send it.
Questions people ask
How do I reply to a wedding invitation on WhatsApp?
Thank them, congratulate the couple, and say clearly whether you will come. If you will come, say how many people are coming.
How soon should I reply to a wedding invitation?
Within a day or two. The family plans food, seats and rooms from the replies, so an early answer helps them.
How do I decline a wedding invitation politely?
Thank them, give a short reason, say you are sorry to miss it, and send your blessings to the couple. Do not leave the message unanswered.
Should I reply in Hindi or English?
Reply in the language the invitation used, or the one you use with that person.
Is a WhatsApp reply enough, or should I call?
A WhatsApp reply is enough for friends and colleagues. For close family and elders, reply and then call to congratulate them.
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