What a Haldi invitation should include

• The couple's names, and which family is hosting (Haldi is often held separately at the bride's and groom's homes).
• Day, date and start time. Haldi is usually a morning or early-afternoon function, so say so clearly.
• The venue with a map link. Many Haldis happen at home, so add the flat or building name.
• Dress code. Most families ask for yellow; some prefer white or pastels so the colour shows.
• A note to wear clothes guests don't mind getting stained, and to bring a change if they're travelling on.

Haldi invitation wording in English

Haldi invitation wording in Hindi

When to send it

If the Haldi is part of one combined wedding invitation, it goes out with everything else, usually four to six weeks before the wedding. If you send a separate Haldi message, the week before is fine, with a reminder the evening before.

With a digital invitation you can add the Haldi as its own card, with its own map and dress code, inside the same link as the wedding.