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One of the most amazing aspects of any wedding is the inclusion of traditions, cultural elements, beautiful rituals and sacred customs in the event, which are all meant to enrich the bond between the bride and groom and the relationships with their families and friends as well. Haldi ceremonies are the best examples in this sense - they are a way to 'connect' the bride and groom before their actual wedding, by applying a paste of mixed herbs, turmeric, oils and sandalwood powder on their face, arms and feet. And such a special ceremony requires the best of the best when it comes to its invitations – here are some lovely examples of the best Haldi ceremony invitation wording.
Haldi is a colorful ceremony, in the true sense of the word – the paste used (which is called ubtan) is bright yellow, given by the highly saturated yellow turmeric used in the composition. In many cases, the Haldi ceremony and the equally colorful Mehndi celebration use similar wording (Mehndi Night or ‘the henna party’ where the future bride’s arms and feet get decorated with intricate designs usually follows the Haldi ceremony). Here is a beautiful wording for the invitation that emphasizes the gorgeous nuances of the ceremony:
Dreams of the heart are
being etched on the palms,
It is the colour of Mehendi,
colour of passion and submission
Setu
invites you
to celebrate this colorful hendi / haldi of her sister
Baha
[Date], [time], [location]
Part of a Haldi ceremony is involving the bride and groom’s unmarried friends to join the celebration and get playful – usually, the single friends are offered some of the ubtan paste, which is meant to help them find an attractive wife / husband in the nearest future. This invitation below tempts the friends to take part in this fun celebration – here’s a great example of a Haldi ceremony invitation wording:
The intensity of a bride's haldi
is determined by the groom's affection for her.
The brighter the haldi, the deeper his love for her...
... so come and join us for the
Haldi Ceremony
with
Anita
and
Rafi
and see how much love is in store for you.
[Date], [time], [location]
If you are worried about sounding too corny / cheesy on your invitation, then go for the standard and classic types! Easy, simple and informational can be the best choice when you want to refrain from sharing too much or using unnecessary words. Check out some easy to follow examples:
Anita warmly invites you to
Rashima’s Mehendi / Haldi Ceremony
[Date], [time], [location]
Or
Sara Ganeshaya Namah
Haldi Ceremony
Please join us for
Dinner and an evening of
Traditional Indian Music and Dance
to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of
Sara
and
Raj
[Date], [time], [location]
The Haldi ceremony, while taking place before the actual wedding, holds a great place for romance, as it has the purpose to prepare both the bride and the groom for their upcoming new life chapter. If you are looking for a romantic way to invite your guests to this amazing ceremony, then check out this type of Haldi ceremony invitation wording filled with just the right dosage of romanticism:
Two souls bind themselves together with the eternal bond of love,
honesty and compassion...
You are cordially invited on Sunday, 21 January 2017 to celebrate
The Mehendi & Haldi Ceremony of our sister Aisha
[Date], [time], [location]
Or
Atleen and Ravi
would like to invite you to a celebration of eternal love, friendship and youth
We want to share our great excitement in
starting our lives together with our dearest friends
Please join us for a dance party and an evening of
music and munchies
cocktails and conversations
friends and festivities
[Date], [time], [location]
If casual isn’t your style and you’re looking for something more elegant and formal, take this text into account when deciding on the best way to invite your family and friends ahead of your new journey:
Sonal, Parul, Hema and Chandni Jhaveri
request your esteemed presence at the
Mehendi and Dinner
to celebrate the auspicious
wedding of
Poonam
with
Satyen
[Date], [time], [location]
There are numerous ways in which you can invite your dear ones to attend your Haldi ceremony – but part of the beauty of it is customizing everything until the last details. The best Haldi ceremony invitation wording is always the one that speaks for you the most and that characterizes the tone you wish for your event – whether it is formal or casual, romantic or playful. Pick wisely and enjoy your celebrations!