Engagement Invitation Card in Marathi: Text, Format & WhatsApp Messages
Engagement Invitation Card in Marathi: Text, Format & WhatsApp Messages
Last Updated: 24 September 2026 | Author: Tagsen India Private Limited
Reviewed by: Tagsen Invitation Printing Team
Planning a साखरपुडा and wondering what to write on your engagement invitation card in Marathi? A clear invitation tells guests four things: who is getting engaged, when and where the ceremony will take place, who is inviting them, and how you would like them to join the celebration.
Below you will find ready-to-use Marathi engagement invitation text for traditional cards, simple invitations, WhatsApp messages and Sakharpuda invitations. Replace the sample names, date, time, venue and family details with your own before using the wording.
Quick Engagement Invitation Format in Marathi
If you need a simple Marathi engagement card format, start with this structure:
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
चि. [मुलाचे नाव]
आणि
चि. सौ. कां. [मुलीचे नाव]
यांचा साखरपुडा समारंभ
दिनांक: [दिनांक]
वार: [वार]
वेळ: [वेळ]
स्थळ: [स्थळ व पत्ता]
येथे आयोजित केला आहे.
आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
आपले स्नेहांकित:
[कुटुंबाचे नाव]
संपर्क: [मोबाइल नंबर]
This format works for traditional printed invitations as well as digital cards. You can make the opening, invitation line and family details more formal or more casual to suit your ceremony.
Engagement Invitation Message in Marathi
There is no single correct engagement invitation message in Marathi. The best wording depends on who is sending the invitation: the parents, the couple or the whole family. Here are several formats you can personalise.
Traditional Engagement Invitation Message (from the Groom's Parents)
Example with sample names. Replace the names, date, time and venue with your own.
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
सप्रेम नमस्कार,
आमच्या परिवारातील आनंदाचा क्षण आपल्यासोबत साजरा करण्यासाठी आपणास सस्नेह निमंत्रण.
आमचे चिरंजीव चि. अमोल यांचा
चि. सौ. कां. पूजा
(श्री. रमेश व सौ. वंदना देशमुख यांची सुकन्या)
हिच्याशी साखरपुडा समारंभ आयोजित करण्यात आला आहे.
दिनांक: [दिनांक]
वार: [वार]
वेळ: [वेळ]
स्थळ: [समारंभ स्थळ]
आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
– श्री. सुरेश व सौ. सुनीता पाटील
If the card is from the bride's side, reverse the order: आमची कन्या चि. सौ. कां. पूजा हिचा चि. अमोल यांच्याशी साखरपुडा समारंभ आयोजित करण्यात आला आहे.
Once your wording is final, you can print it on custom engagement invitation cards with your own Marathi text and design.
Simple Engagement Invitation Message in Marathi
आनंदाची बातमी!
अमोल आणि पूजा यांच्या साखरपुडा समारंभाचे आयोजन करण्यात आले आहे.
या आनंदाच्या प्रसंगी आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
दिनांक: [दिनांक]
वेळ: [वेळ]
स्थळ: [स्थळ]
आपली उपस्थिती आमच्यासाठी आनंदाची असेल.
Modern Marathi Engagement Invitation (from the Couple)
दोन मनांची सुंदर सुरुवात,
दोन कुटुंबांचा आनंदाचा सोहळा.
आम्ही आमच्या आयुष्यातील एका खास क्षणाकडे पहिले पाऊल टाकत आहोत.
अमोल ❤ पूजा
आमच्या साखरपुडा समारंभास आपणास सस्नेह निमंत्रण.
दिनांक: [दिनांक]
वेळ: [वेळ]
स्थळ: [स्थळ]
आमच्या या खास क्षणी आपली उपस्थिती आणि शुभेच्छा आम्हाला आनंद देतील.
Engagement Invitation for Family and Relatives
सप्रेम नमस्कार,
आमच्या घरातील आनंदाचा प्रसंग आपल्यासोबत साजरा करण्यास आम्हाला मनापासून आनंद होत आहे.
[नाव] आणि [नाव] यांचा साखरपुडा समारंभ [दिनांक] रोजी [स्थळ] येथे आयोजित केला आहे.
आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत व आमच्या आनंदात सहभागी व्हावे, ही आग्रहाची विनंती.
– [कुटुंबाचे नाव] परिवार
Engagement Invitation in Marathi for WhatsApp
WhatsApp invitations work better when the message is short and guests can see the key details without scrolling. You can send the text along with your digital card or on its own. Either way, put the date, time and venue in the text as well, so guests can read them without opening the image.
Short WhatsApp Engagement Invitation
नमस्कार 🙏
[नाव] आणि [नाव]
यांच्या साखरपुडा समारंभास आपणास सस्नेह निमंत्रण.
📅 दिनांक: [दिनांक]
⏰ वेळ: [वेळ]
📍 स्थळ: [स्थळ]
🗺 लोकेशन: [Google Maps लिंक]
आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
– [कुटुंबाचे नाव]
Tip: On WhatsApp, text placed between asterisks appears in bold, for example *अमोल आणि पूजा*. Use this for the couple's names and the date.
Formal WhatsApp Engagement Invitation
सप्रेम नमस्कार,
आमच्या परिवारातील आनंदाचा क्षण आपल्यासोबत साजरा करण्यासाठी आपणास सस्नेह निमंत्रण.
[नाव] आणि [नाव]
यांचा साखरपुडा समारंभ
दिनांक: [दिनांक]
वेळ: [वेळ]
स्थळ: [पूर्ण पत्ता]
आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून या मंगल प्रसंगी उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
आपली उपस्थिती आमच्यासाठी आनंदाची असेल.
When You Couldn't Invite in Person
नमस्कार 🙏
प्रत्यक्ष भेटून निमंत्रण देणे शक्य झाले नाही, याबद्दल क्षमस्व. कृपया हेच आमचे आग्रहाचे निमंत्रण समजावे.
[नाव] आणि [नाव] यांच्या साखरपुडा समारंभास आपण अगत्य येण्याचे करावे.
दिनांक: [दिनांक] | स्थळ: [स्थळ]
Sakharpuda Invitation in Marathi
Many Marathi families prefer to use the word साखरपुडा rather than "engagement" on the invitation itself. A traditional sakharpuda invitation in Marathi keeps the Marathi wording prominent and uses English only where needed, such as for the address or contact details.
Traditional Sakharpuda Invitation Text
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
सस्नेह निमंत्रण
आमचे चिरंजीव
चि. [मुलाचे नाव]
यांचा शुभविवाह
चि. सौ. कां. [मुलीचे नाव]
हिच्याशी निश्चित झाला असून, त्यानिमित्त आयोजित
साखरपुडा सोहळ्यास
आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
दिनांक: [दिनांक]
वेळ: [वेळ]
स्थळ: [स्थळ]
आपले स्नेहांकित:
[कुटुंबांची नावे]
Only use relationship and family wording that accurately reflects your own situation.
साखरपुडा निमंत्रण संदेश मराठी (Short)
आनंदाची बातमी!
[नाव] आणि [नाव] यांच्या साखरपुडा सोहळ्याचे आयोजन [दिनांक] रोजी [स्थळ] येथे करण्यात आले आहे.
या आनंदाच्या प्रसंगी आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
Engagement Invitation Quotes in Marathi
A short quote above the names works well on both digital and printed engagement invitations:
- दोन मनांची सुंदर सुरुवात, दोन कुटुंबांचा आनंदाचा सोहळा.
- नव्या नात्याच्या पहिल्या पावलाला आपल्या शुभेच्छांची साथ हवी.
- आमच्या आनंदाच्या क्षणी आपली उपस्थिती अधिक खास ठरेल.
- साखरपुड्याच्या मंगल प्रसंगी आपले सस्नेह स्वागत.
- नात्याची नवी सुरुवात, आपल्या आशीर्वादांसह.
Don't add too many quotes to one design. One short line is usually enough to set the tone without drawing attention away from the ceremony details.
What Should a Marathi Engagement Card Include?
Before you finalise the invitation, make sure a guest can find everything they need without having to contact you:
- Who is getting engaged (with चि. and चि. सौ. कां. honorifics on formal cards)
- Parents' or host names, where required
- Ceremony name (साखरपुडा / engagement)
- Date and day
- Time
- Venue name
- Complete address or a useful landmark
- Invitation message
- Contact or RSVP number, where necessary
For WhatsApp invitations, add a map link in the message so guests can find the venue easily.
How to Personalise Marathi Engagement Invitation Text
Treat ready-made wording as a starting point rather than copying it unchanged.
Decide Who Is Inviting the Guests
A card from the parents sounds more traditional: आमचे चिरंजीव… or आमची कन्या…. A card from the couple sounds more personal: आमच्या आयुष्यातील या खास क्षणी…. A card from the whole family can say: आमच्या परिवारातील आनंदाचा क्षण…
Match the Tone to the Guest List
A formal family ceremony suits traditional wording and honorifics. A small engagement with mostly friends and close relatives can use simpler Marathi. The aim is clarity and authenticity; not every line needs to sound ceremonial.
Keep Names Easy to Identify
The couple's names are the most important part of the invitation. Give them enough space, and don't surround them with decorative lines.
Keep the Event Information Together
Show the date, time and venue as one clear block. Guests should not have to search through decorative text to find out when and where to arrive.
Marathi Engagement Invitation Card Design Ideas
The design of a Marathi engagement card should support the wording, not overpower it.
Traditional Marathi Engagement Design
A traditional Sakharpuda invitation can use Ganpati artwork, floral elements, decorative borders, Marathi typography and warm colours such as red, maroon, cream and gold. Whatever the decoration, keep the main Marathi text easy to read.
Modern Minimal Design
A modern invitation can use a clean background, subtle floral details, plenty of white space and a simple typography hierarchy. This style suits couples who want a contemporary card that still uses Marathi wording.
Photo Engagement Invitation
A photo card can combine a picture of the couple with a short invitation message. Keep the photo separate from the date, time and venue block so that the details stay readable.
Ready to print your Sakharpuda invitation? Create Custom Engagement Invitation Cards with Tagsen. You can start from a design template, upload your own Marathi artwork, or get help from a designer. Looking for other invitation types? Browse all invitation cards.
Printed Card vs WhatsApp Engagement Invitation
| Element | Printed Engagement Card | WhatsApp Invitation |
|---|---|---|
| Wording | Can be detailed | Shorter copy works best |
| Family names | Often included | Optional, depending on tone |
| Address | Full address recommended | Venue name + map link |
| Visual style | Designed for physical print | Designed for phone screens |
| Contact details | Optional RSVP | Useful for quick questions |
| Proofreading | Essential before printing | Still important, but easier to update |
You don't have to choose only one format. Many families give a printed card to elders and close relatives and share a digital version with guests who live farther away. To learn more about paper, size and finish options, read our guide to invitation printing services in India.
Marathi Invitation Proofreading Checklist
Do one final proofread before you print or share the card:
- Names first. A misspelt name is far more noticeable than an ordinary typing error.
- Date, weekday, time, venue and contact number. Check that the weekday actually matches the date.
- Matras and spacing. Errors often creep in when text is copied between design software, messaging apps and websites.
- Font display. Some software breaks Marathi conjuncts such as क्ष or ज्ञ, so check the final exported PDF or image, not only the file you typed in.
- Numerals. Use either Marathi numerals (१७) or English numerals (17) throughout the card, not a mix of both.
- A second reader. Ask another family member who reads Marathi well to check the final proof. Someone seeing it for the first time will spot mistakes that the person editing it has missed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an engagement invitation card in Marathi?
It is an invitation for a Sakharpuda (engagement) ceremony, written in Marathi. It usually includes the couple's names, family names, date, time, venue and a respectful invitation line.
What is the best engagement invitation message in Marathi?
The best message is simple, respectful and clear. It should include the couple's names, the date, time and venue, and a line such as आपण सहपरिवार उपस्थित राहून उभयतांना शुभाशीर्वाद द्यावेत, ही नम्र विनंती.
What does चि. सौ. कां. mean on an engagement card?
चि. सौ. कां. stands for चिरंजीव सौभाग्यकांक्षिणी. It is the traditional honorific used before the name of an unmarried bride-to-be. The groom's name is written with चि. (चिरंजीव).
Can I send an engagement invitation in Marathi on WhatsApp?
Yes. Keep it short and include the couple's names, date, time, venue, a map link and one invitation line. You can send it along with a digital card image.
What is the difference between an engagement invitation and a party invitation?
An engagement invitation is formal and family-focused, usually with family names and a request for blessings. A party invitation is more casual and suits a post-engagement celebration with friends.
Should I write "engagement" or "साखरपुडा" on the card?
Most traditional Marathi families use साखरपुडा on the card. Modern or bilingual cards sometimes use both.
Can I get my Marathi engagement invitation printed?
Yes. Once your wording is final, you can choose a design and print it as a card. Tagsen's engagement invitation cards can be customised with your own Marathi text, or you can upload your own design.
Final Thoughts
A good engagement invitation card in Marathi doesn't need complicated wording. What matters most is correct names, clear ceremony details and a warm invitation that sounds natural for your family.
Whether you are preparing a traditional Sakharpuda invitation, a simple printed card or an engagement invitation message in Marathi for WhatsApp, start with the basic format above and personalise it for your own ceremony. Always proofread the final Marathi text before printing or sharing it.
When you're ready to print, create your custom engagement invitation cards or request a quote for your Sakharpuda cards.