A wedding is a special occasion and in India, it is celebrated with a lot of rituals and customs. These rituals and customs are performed to bless the prospective bride and bridegroom. In India, it is believed that marriages are made in heaven, so they should be celebrated with great pomp and show on earth. The prospective bride and bridegroom and their families take all possible measures to make the event as memorable as possible. The wedding preparation starts with selection and printing of the wedding invitation. In India, wedding invitations are known as Lagna Patrika.

A wedding invitation is a special card because it would be the first time that the name of the prospective bride and the bridegroom is printed together. The invitation contains :

1. A list of rituals and ceremonies to be performed before and after marriage.  

2. Date, time and venue of the wedding.

This special invitation, once printed is distributed amongst family and friends known by the bride and the groom. It is a special card, therefore, selecting the right wedding card becomes an important task for both families. The main purpose to print the wedding invitation is to request all close and distant relatives and friends to attend the ceremonies and solicit their blessings. Select the wedding card depending on your taste, custom, and budget. You can find a wide collection of wedding invitations online, such as traditional cards with a picture of Lord Ganesha, contemporary cards with a picture of the prospective bride and the groom, cards with leaf shape, etc. The options are unlimited! You can pick any among them, or you can also customise your wedding invitation to add your personal touch. 

While printing your wedding cards, you can also add Sanskrit shloka’s or mantras to make your invitation unique and special. Wedding cards give your guests the first glimpse of what they can expect from your big event. Before you finalise your wedding cards, do some advance planning. Decide on the colour, theme, and quotes or wordings you would like to engrave in your cards. Today, some people also add gold or silver coins to the wedding invitation to give it a royal and elegant look. When designing your wedding invitation, remember to select a matching envelope for the cards. All the details should be carefully looked at and designed.