Gujarati Wedding Invitations — Garba, Mandvo & Hast Melap
A Gujarati wedding invitation often spans the Chandlo Matli or engagement, Ganesh Sthapana and Mandvo Mahurat, Pithi, a Garba or Dandiya night, the Jaan (baraat), Hast Melap and Pheras, and a reception. A digital invitation lists every function with its own time and venue.
Themes that suit a Gujarati wedding
- Kutch Mirror — see it open
- Gulabi Jaipur — see it open
- Phoolon ka Darwaza — see it open
- Rosewater Mandala — see it open
Functions to include
- Chandlo Matli (engagement)
- Ganesh Sthapana
- Mandvo Mahurat
- Pithi
- Mehndi
- Garba / Dandiya night
- Mameru
- Jaan (baraat)
- Hast Melap & Pheras
- Reception
Good to know
- The Garba night is a highlight — add a dress code (chaniya choli and kediyu) and mention dandiya sticks.
- List the Jaan (baraat) time separately from the Hast Melap.
- Many cards open with Shri Ganeshaya Namah.
Invitation wording
With the blessings of Shri Ganesh, [Parents' names] invite you and your family to the wedding of their son [Groom] with [Bride], on [Date] at [Venue].
શુભ લગ્ન — [Groom] અને [Bride]ના શુભ લગ્ન પ્રસંગે આપને સહપરિવાર ભાવભર્યું આમંત્રણ.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hast Melap?
Hast Melap is the ceremony where the bride's and groom's hands are joined — the heart of a Gujarati wedding, followed by the pheras.
Can the invitation be in Gujarati?
Yes. PixerInvite invitations can be shown in Gujarati, with names and wording typed in Gujarati.
Should the Garba night be on the main invitation?
Yes — most families list it as its own function with a time, venue and dress code.
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