Bengali Wedding Invitations — Biye, Aashirbaad & Bou Bhaat
A Bengali wedding (Biye) invitation usually covers the Aashirbaad, Gaye Holud, the Biye itself with Shubho Drishti and Sindoor Daan, and the Bou Bhaat or reception hosted by the groom's family. A digital invitation keeps every date and venue in one link.
Themes that suit a Bengali wedding
- Alpona Ivory — see it open
- Pichwai Lotus — see it open
- Banarasi Brocade — see it open
- Blush Wildflower — see it open
Functions to include
- Aashirbaad
- Aiburobhaat
- Gaye Holud
- Biye (Shubho Drishti, Mala Badal, Sindoor Daan)
- Bashi Biye
- Bou Bhaat / Reception
Good to know
- Many Bengali cards open with Shri Shri Prajapataye Namah.
- Bou Bhaat is usually hosted by the groom's family — list it with its own venue and host.
- The auspicious lagna (time) for the Biye is often in the evening or at night.
Invitation wording
With the blessings of Prajapati, [Parents' names] cordially invite you to the wedding of their daughter [Bride] with [Groom], on [Date] at [Venue]. Your presence will bless the couple.
শুভ বিবাহ — [Bride] ও [Groom]-এর শুভ বিবাহে আপনাকে সপরিবারে সাদর আমন্ত্রণ জানাই।
Frequently asked questions
What is Bou Bhaat?
Bou Bhaat is the reception hosted by the groom's family after the wedding, where the bride is welcomed and serves rice to her new family — it usually has its own date and venue on the invitation.
Can the invitation be in Bengali?
Yes. PixerInvite invitations can be shown in Bengali, and you can type names and wording in Bengali.
Which functions should be on a Bengali wedding invitation?
Commonly the Aashirbaad, the Biye with its lagna time, and the Bou Bhaat or reception; close family may also be invited to the Gaye Holud.
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