Gujarati Wedding Invitation Format & Text Guide 2026 — Lagna Patrika Explained

In Gujarat, a wedding invitation is called a Lagna Patrika — a sacred document that announces a marriage with community pride and family honour. A Gujarati wedding card is distinctive: it mentions the family's Gotra (clan lineage), native village, community (Patel, Brahmin, Vaniya, etc.), and every ceremony from the Mehendi to the Mandvo.

Whether you want a traditional Gujarati-script card, a bilingual card, or a modern digital invite, this guide covers everything about the Gujarati wedding invitation format for 2026.

Standard Gujarati Wedding Invitation Format

A traditional Lagna Patrika follows this structure:

1. Religious invocation — Jai Shri Krishna or Shri Ganeshay Namah
2. Hosting family introduction with community/Gotra
3. Bride's full name and parents
4. Groom's full name and parents
5. Wedding date and Muhurat
6. All ceremony details (Mandvo, Grah Shanti, Pithi, Mehendi, Phere, Reception)
7. Native village / family city
8. RSVP details

Complete Gujarati Wedding Invitation Sample (English)

Sample 1 — Traditional Patel Community Wedding

Jai Shri Krishna

With divine blessings and the auspicious grace of Lord Ganesh,

Shri Rameshbhai Natvarlal Patel & Smt. Shantaben Patel
(Kadva Patel, Native: Unjha, North Gujarat)

joyfully invite you to the wedding ceremony of their son

Hardik Rameshbhai Patel

with

Dhruvi
beloved daughter of Shri Maheshbhai Chimanlal Shah & Smt. Heenaben Shah
(Modh Vanik, Native: Mehsana)

Shubh Lagna: Sunday, 22nd February 2026
Muhurat: 11:28 AM to 1:15 PM

Venue: Shree Rang Mahal Banquet, Ahmedabad

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Ceremony Schedule:

🌿 Grah Shanti & Pithi: Friday, 20th Feb | 10:00 AM (Residence)
💃 Mehendi & Garba: Friday, 20th Feb | 7:00 PM
🪔 Mandvo: Saturday, 21st Feb | 6:00 PM
💍 Phere (Lagna Vidhi): Sunday, 22nd Feb | Muhurat 11:28 AM
🎉 Reception: Sunday, 22nd Feb | 8:00 PM onwards

For RSVP: +91 94265 XXXXX

Tip: Gujarati invitations always mention the community (Patel, Brahmin, Vaniya, etc.) and native village/town. This is not just tradition — it helps distant relatives and community members identify family connections and plan attendance accordingly.

Gujarati Script Lagna Patrika Sample

Sample 2 — Gujarati Language Format

॥ ॐ ગણેશાય નમઃ ॥
॥ જય શ્રી કૃષ્ણ ॥

ઈશ્વરની કૃપા અને વડીલોના આશીર્વાદ સાથે,

શ્રી રમેશભાઈ નટવરલાલ પટેલ & શ્રીમતી શાંતાબેન પટેલ
(કડવા પટેલ, ઉંઝા, ઉ.ગુ.)

પોતાના સુપુત્ર

હાર્દિક રમેશભાઈ પટેલ

ના લગ્ન પ્રસંગે આપ સર્વેને આમંત્રણ આપે છે.

વધૂ: ધ્રુવી (સુપુત્રી: શ્રી મહેશભાઈ શાહ & શ્રીમતી હીનાબેન શાહ, મહેસાણા)

શુભ લગ્ન: ૨૨ ફેબ્રુઆરી ૨૦૨૬ | મુહૂર્ત: સવારે ૧૧:૨૮
સ્થળ: શ્રી રંગ મહેલ બેન્ક્વેટ, અમદાવાદ

Modern Gujarati Wedding Invitation (Digital / WhatsApp)

Sample 3 — Short Digital Version

Jai Shri Krishna! 🙏

Hardik Patel & Dhruvi Shah
are getting married!

22nd February 2026 | Ahmedabad
Muhurat: 11:28 AM | Reception: 8:00 PM

Garba Night: 20th Feb | 7:00 PM
Mandvo: 21st Feb | 6:00 PM

Shree Rang Mahal Banquet, Ahmedabad
📍 [Google Maps Link]

Please come and bless us! 💛
RSVP: +91 94265 XXXXX

Key Gujarati Wedding Ceremonies to Include in Your Invite

A Gujarati wedding is a multi-day celebration. Include all relevant ceremonies on your invitation:

• Grah Shanti — Prayers at home to invite positive energy
• Pithi / Haldi — Turmeric ceremony for the bride and groom
• Mehendi — Henna night for the bride
• Garba / Sanedo — Traditional folk dance night — a highlight of Gujarati weddings
• Mandvo — Ceremonial installation of the wedding canopy
• Phere / Saat Fera — The main wedding ceremony with seven rounds around the sacred fire
• Reception / Jamana — The formal dinner and celebration

Key Takeaway: The Garba night is often the most anticipated event in a Gujarati wedding — many guests attend specifically for this. Make sure the date, time, and venue for Garba are clearly visible on your invitation.

Gujarati Wedding Invitation Tips

• Always include the family's Gotra and native place — it's part of your identity
• Bilingual cards (Gujarati + English) are ideal for guests outside Gujarat
• For digital invites, a video card with a traditional Garba tune as background music is very popular
• List the Muhurat time as "Shubh Muhurat" to distinguish it from general guest arrival time
• Use bright, festive colours — orange, gold, red, and green are classic Gujarati wedding palette choices

Final Thoughts

A Gujarati Lagna Patrika is a celebration in itself — vibrant, detailed, and deeply rooted in community tradition. Whether you print it or share it digitally, make sure it captures the full richness of your wedding's ceremonies, the pride of both families, and the joyful spirit that makes every Gujarati shaadi unforgettable.