Housewarming Invitation Wording: 30+ Messages for Housewarmings and Griha Pravesh
7 min read · Updated 5 October 2026 · PixerInvite
A housewarming invitation says who's hosting, that it's a housewarming, and the date, time and — most importantly — your new address. Add parking notes and whether it's a drop-in open house or a sit-down dinner. Below are lines for every style, plus Griha Pravesh messages for an Indian housewarming.
What should a housewarming invitation include?
Your names, the occasion, the date and time, the new address with a map link, and how to RSVP. Add parking, the buzzer number or "shoes off" — anything guests need at a new place.
- Open house or set time — "drop in between 2 and 6" or "dinner at 7".
- Directions — a map link, parking and the entrance to use.
- Food — snacks, a barbecue, a full meal or a puja lunch.
What's good housewarming invitation wording?
Casual and warm suits most housewarmings; a dinner party can be more elegant. Pick a line and add the details below it.
| Style | Example wording |
|---|---|
| Casual | "We moved! Come see the new place" |
| Warm | "Help us make our new house a home" |
| Funny | "The boxes are (mostly) unpacked — come celebrate!" |
| Elegant | "Please join us to celebrate our new home" |
| Open house | "Drop in any time between 2 and 6 for drinks and a house tour" |
| Griha Pravesh | "With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to the Griha Pravesh of our new home" |
We finally have the keys!
Join Emma & James for drinks and a house tour
Saturday, May 8 · from 6 pm
15 Lakeview Drive · parking on the street
Please join us to celebrate our new home
Dinner on Saturday, May 8 at 7 pm
Kindly reply by May 1
How do you word a Griha Pravesh invitation?
Begin with a blessing line if your family uses one, invite guests to the Griha Pravesh puja, and mention the meal that follows. Griha Pravesh is the Hindu housewarming ceremony held when moving into a new home, usually with a puja and rituals such as the boiling-over of milk.
Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah
The Sharma family invites you to the Griha Pravesh of our new home
Sunday, May 9 · Puja at 9 am · lunch to follow
15 Lakeview Drive, Mississauga
The keys are ours and the kalash is ready!
Come bless our new home at the Griha Pravesh puja, with lunch after
Sunday, May 9 · 9 am
Do guests bring gifts to a housewarming?
Often, but they don't have to. The Emily Post Institute says housewarming gifts are not required and hosts shouldn't set up a registry or wish list — the point is to warm the house with company.
If guests ask, small gifts like a houseplant, glasses or good olive oil are classic. A "no gifts, please" line is perfectly fine too.
When should you send housewarming invitations?
Two to three weeks ahead suits most housewarmings. The Emily Post Institute's invitation timing guide puts casual parties at up to two weeks and dinners at three to six — send earlier for a Griha Pravesh with family travelling in.
When should you host the housewarming?
When you're settled enough to enjoy it — often a few weeks to a few months after moving in. A Griha Pravesh is usually held before or as you move in, on a date chosen with the family priest.
Can you send a housewarming invitation digitally?
Yes — and the map link to your new address is one tap away for every guest. PixerInvite's housewarming designs open like the real thing: a front door that swings open, a gold key that turns, a rangoli that blooms. Choose "Housewarming" or "Griha Pravesh" when you fill in your details.
Frequently asked questions
What do you write on a housewarming invitation?
Your names, that it's a housewarming, the date and time, your new address with a map link and parking, and how to RSVP.
Is it rude to say no gifts on a housewarming invitation?
No — gifts aren't expected at a housewarming. "Your company is the best housewarming gift" is a warm way to say it.
How early should housewarming invitations go out?
Two to three weeks ahead for a party; earlier for a Griha Pravesh with family travelling.
What is a Griha Pravesh?
The Hindu housewarming ceremony held when moving into a new home, usually with a puja, followed by a meal for family and friends.