Wedding invitations

Malayali wedding invitation

Malayali Hindu weddings tend to be short and calm: a morning muhurtham, the thaali kettu, the exchange of garlands, and a sadya served on banana leaves. Many couples marry at a temple — Guruvayur is the best known — with only close family present, and invite everyone else to a reception in their hometown or city.

Templates

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Every one opens with a moment — tap, swipe or scratch — then shows the details, a map and RSVP. Tap a card to try it.

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How it works

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  1. 1

    Pick a template

    Choose how it opens — a scroll, a diya, an envelope, a chat, stories or a scratch card.

  2. 2

    Make it yours

    Add names, every function, muhurat times and venues, in English or any Indian language. Add a photo.

  3. 3

    Share on WhatsApp

    Publish and send one link. It opens full-screen on any phone, no app needed.

  4. 4

    Track RSVPs

    On Pro (₹99), guests reply inside the invite and you see who is coming to each function.

That split is exactly where a digital invite helps. One funvite invite can show the temple muhurtham for family and the reception for everyone, or you can send two versions to two lists. Kerala's Christian and Muslim families have their own forms — see our Christian and nikah pages.

What Kerala families usually include

The card usually names the bride and groom with their parents and family house names, and gives the muhurtham as a window (for example, "between 10.30 and 11.15 am"). Temple weddings often have strict timing and limited space, so families mention who the ceremony is for and invite others to the reception. Sadya timing is useful for guests travelling in.

  • Names with parents and family (tharavad) names and hometown
  • Muhurtham window and the temple or auditorium
  • Sadya timing after the ceremony
  • Reception date, time and venue — often a different city
  • Map links for both venues
  • A contact number for directions on the day

Wording

Wording you can copy

Change the names in brackets and paste into your invite or message. Every line on a funvite invite is editable, in any script.

Malayalam, formal Malayalam

ശുഭവിവാഹം ഞങ്ങളുടെ മകൾ [വധുവിന്റെ പേര്] യും [വരന്റെ പേര്] യും തമ്മിലുള്ള വിവാഹം [തീയതി] [സമയം] ന്റെ ശുഭമുഹൂർത്തത്തിൽ [സ്ഥലം] വെച്ച് നടക്കുന്നു. താങ്കളെയും കുടുംബത്തെയും സ്നേഹപൂർവ്വം ക്ഷണിക്കുന്നു.

Short Malayalam WhatsApp message Malayalam

നമസ്കാരം! [വധുവിന്റെ പേര്] – [വരന്റെ പേര്] വിവാഹ ക്ഷണം: [link] തീർച്ചയായും വരണം.

English, formal

[Parents' names], [Family house name], [Town] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter [Bride's name] with [Groom's name] son of [Groom's parents' names], [Family house name] Muhurtham: [Date], between [Time] and [Time] [Temple / auditorium], [Town] Sadya to follow.

Temple wedding, reception for all

[Bride's name] and [Groom's name] will be married at [Temple] on [Date], in the presence of close family. We would love you to celebrate with us at the reception: [Date], [Time] [Venue], [City]

English WhatsApp message

Namaskaram! [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] are getting married on [Date]. The muhurtham, sadya and reception details are here: [link] Please RSVP for the reception so we can plan.

Engagement (nischayam)

We are happy to share that [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]'s engagement will take place on [Date] at [Time], at [Venue]. Please join us.

Questions

Frequently asked

Should we invite everyone to a Guruvayur temple wedding?

Temple ceremonies are brief and space is limited, so many families invite close relatives to the temple and everyone else to the reception. Two versions of the same invite make that easy.

Do Kerala cards include the family house name?

Often, yes — it helps relatives place the families. Add it after the parents' names.

Can we mention the sadya?

Yes. A short "sadya to follow" with the time helps guests plan, especially those travelling in for a morning muhurtham.

Can the invite be in Malayalam?

Yes. Type in Malayalam; the templates use fonts that support it. You can also add an English version below.

Can guests RSVP?

On Pro (₹99 per invite), guests RSVP per event and you get a downloadable guest list.

Make your malayali wedding invitation

Free to make and share. Pro is ₹99 per invite, and custom designs start at ₹2,999.