Haldi Ceremony Invitation Wording: 20 Messages, Card Ideas & Etiquette

The Haldi is the sunniest event of an Indian wedding: turmeric, marigolds, music and a lot of laughter. Its invitation should feel the same. Here is what to put on a Haldi card, plus wording you can copy.

What to include on a Haldi invitation

• The couple's names (or just the bride's or groom's, if the families hold separate Haldis)
• Date and time. Haldi is usually a morning or early-afternoon event.
• Venue, often the family home, a courtyard or a lawn
• Dress code. Almost always yellow, but say it, and mention that clothes may get stained.
• RSVP. A family member's name and number

Fun Haldi invitation wording

1. "Come get yellow with us! Join the Haldi of Ishita & Kabir."
2. "Turmeric, tunes and a whole lot of love. You're invited to our Haldi."
3. "Things are about to get a little yellow. Haldi ceremony of Riya & Aman."
4. "Before the vows, the glow. Celebrate the Haldi of Neha & Arjun."
5. "Wear yellow, bring your dancing feet, and don't mind the mess!"
6. "Pre-wedding glow loading… Join us for the Haldi!"
7. "Haldi hai, masti hai, aur aap ke bina adhuri hai. Please join us!"

Traditional Haldi invitation wording

1. "With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to the Haldi ceremony of our daughter Ishita."
2. "Kindly grace the auspicious Haldi ceremony of Kabir with your presence and blessings."
3. "The Sharma family requests the pleasure of your company at the Haldi ceremony of Ananya & Vikram."
4. "Your blessings will make this sacred ritual complete. Haldi ceremony, 10 AM onwards."

Short lines for WhatsApp

1. "Haldi tomorrow, 10 AM. Wear yellow! 💛"
2. "Save the morning: Haldi, Friday 11 Dec, 10 AM, at home."
3. "Yellow outfits, old clothes underneath. See you at the Haldi!"

Dress code lines

1. "Dress code: shades of yellow"
2. "Wear yellow, and something you don't mind getting turmeric on"
3. "Theme: yellow & white"

Etiquette tips

• Send it with the wedding invitation, or one to two weeks before. Close family usually hears by phone first.
• Keep the guest list intimate. Haldi is traditionally for close family and friends, so a separate Haldi card helps manage numbers.
• Mention timings clearly, especially if the Haldi and Mehndi are on the same day.

Make your Haldi card in minutes

Our Marigold Haldi design has a turmeric watercolour background, hand-painted marigolds and space for names, venue and dress code. Browse more Haldi invitations or the full wedding collection.