Housewarming invitation message, Griha Pravesh card designs

Hosting a housewarming ceremony requires a lot of preparation and work. One of the main tasks, is inviting family and friends for the occasion. For this, the best thing to do is to create e-invites and circulate them among your family and friends’ groups on messaging apps. These housewarming invitations can be created online. One can also browse through professionally-designed layouts of griha pravesh invitation message and cards available online.

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What to write in the housewarming invitation message?

• Introduce yourself: Start a housewarming invitation message by mentioning your name. Make sure it is clearly visible by selecting a suitable font.
• The main message: Invite your friends and family to your new home on the occasion of Griha Pravesh or housewarming. You can include the housewarming invitation quotes and images.
• Your new house address: Make sure to provide the complete address of your new home. It is a good idea to add a sketch or simple map (highlighting a landmark) at the end of the message. Specify directions to the new house clearly or enclose a small map.
• Date and timing: Make sure you specify the date and time for the housewarming party. One may have visitors who can join the party whenever they prefer if it is an open home party. However, it is better to specify the details.
• Dress code: For a Griha Pravesh and Vastu shanti puja, you can also specify if there is a dress code for the occasion so that your friends and family can turn up wearing in traditional attire.
• RSVP: For a Griha Pravesh, like most events, it is convenient if you have a track of how many guests are expected to attend so that you can plan everything. Hence, you may request the guests to RSVP
• Send invitations early: It is also essential to send these invitations well in advance, which will give your guests ample time to decide and plan. Make sure to send these invites at least four to six weeks before the event.

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Griha Pravesh invitation templates

You can choose Griha Pravesh invitation card templates with themes based on your choice.  You can customise these cards and include unique invitation messages for the housewarming ceremony.

Ganesha Griha Pravesh invitation with bright colours

Choose a multi-coloured invitation template for the Girha Pravesh ceremony, which emanates positive vibes. Include a Ganesha symbol, which considered auspicious.

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Griha Pravesh invitation with key design

An unique idea to design the Griha Pravesh invitation card is to include a key image in the backdrop and choose attractive colours and fonts to make it appealing.

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Griha Pravesh invitation with golden borders

A simple housewarming invitation card can be made elegant with golden borders.

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Sea green Griha Pravesh invitation

Opt for an appealing, sea-green housewarming invitation. You can customise the template with golden borders and other background effects.

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Griha Pravesh invitation with 3D effect

Griha Pravesh invitation cards with 3D designs are capturing the attention of modern homeowners. Typically, these card designs feature motifs of Kalash or deities.

Choose 3D printed card design with Indian motifs for an exquisite effect. You can add texture with fabrics and bring a 3D effect with Ganesha designs, house key chain, flowers, etc.

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Invitation card with metallic hues

House warming invitation cards with metallic hues such as classic gold, rose gold or granite can bring an eye-catching effect.

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Vintage design

A Griha Pravesh card design with a vintage look can look classic and welcoming.

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Mandala background

This Griha Pravesh card includes portions of mandalas. The design features unique shapes and patterns  give an impressive background.

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Artsy invitation

Bring artistic flair to the housewarming invitation with bright flowers and other design elements.

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Outdoor housewarming invitation

Choose a perfect invitation card for an outdoor housewarming party. With a BBQ backdrop, include eye-catching elements like string lights, lanterns, etc.

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Holiday housewarming invitation

If you are organising a housewarming party during the holiday season, consider a themed invitation that reflects festive vibes.

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Floral background

Floral designs are quite popular and there are many interesting ways to customise this housewarming invitation card.

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Satyanarayan pooja

Many people perform Lord Satyanarayan puja on the Griha Pravesh day and seek blessings for their new house. This gruhapravesam invitation card with traditional motifs look ideal for the occasion.

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Classic gold design invite

A traditional Griha Pravesh invitation card with beautiful gold borders and red background can be a perfect idea to invite your friends and family for a Griha Pravesh puja.

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Royal pamphlet design

Choose a vibrant housewarming invitation which brings a royal appeal. Check this design with pink and gold colour combination with elephant design.

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Entrance or courtyard design

Create a customised housewarming invitation based on an interesting home entrance or courtyard design.

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Elegant henna design

Choose a classic housewarming invitation template with henna designs and patterns. Go for darker shades with gold patterns for an alluring card design idea.

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Pop-up card designs

Pop-up card designs for Griha Pravesh or Vastu Shanti invitations quite popular. You can customise the card with actual images of your new abode.

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Calligraphy in Devanagari

Calligraphy in Devanagari is a big trend in Griha Pravesh puja and Vastu Shanti invitation, also referred to as gruhapravesam, invitation cards and it looks spectacular.

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Vintage-style paper scroll invitation cards

A template based on the ancient style can give a unique appeal to your invitation card. Go for a handmade paper scroll with a personalised message.

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Vastu Shanti puja invitation

Create a customised Vastu Shanti puja invitation card online. Opt for a template the bring the traditional look and feel. Choose an online invitation maker and personalise your message in your preferred language.

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Indian house warming ceremony Invitation cards

Check out this beautiful Lord Ganesha Griha Pravesh Design.

 

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Here’s another traditional housewarming invitation ceremony card design

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This is a simple griha pravesh invitation card, which features a kalash, toran, and rangoli.

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Choose a south Indian style Gruhapravesam invitation cards for your friends and family.

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Choose an online card maker to create a trending and professionally designed housewarming invitation.

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Customise a rustic, floral housewarming invitation design with a beautiful message.

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One of the popular housewarming invitation card is the ethnic peacock design. Intricate patterns and Mandala designs can be combined in this invitation card for a classic appeal.

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Designed with golden borders in a traditional, royal theme, this Griha Pravesh invitation will give a regal appeal to your guests.

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Go for a modern housewarming invitation with simple, flower frame. You can customise this green-frame invitation design theme with different font and style.

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Send a personalised housewarming invitation card by choosing a template with geometric patterns and floral designs.

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Like traditional wedding invitation cards, you can choose a yellow-themed Griha Pravesh invitation card and customise it with a Kalash and other similar features. It makes for a perfect invitation card idea for family and friends.

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A Vastu Shanti invitation card can also feature house keys and other elements as per the theme. Go for interesting motifs or choose the shape of the card as that of a house for your invitation card.

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House warming invitation message through videos

You can choose an e-video invite for your Griha Pravesh using an online housewarming video maker. Simply choose an editable template and create a video by uploading your house photos. You can also add text and music effects. These videos can be used to showcase your journey of building your dream home. Moreover, these online tools have the option to choose Language of your preference.

 

Online housewarming invitation messages

• As we celebrate the beauty and elegance of our new home, please with us on [XYZ date] and bless us for our new start.
• We request your presence at the housewarming ceremony at my new house this weekend.
• Dreams come true, sooner or later. Please be our guest on [date XYZ] as we introduce our new home to our loved ones.
• Hope this invitation reaches you in time, we would like to invite you to our housewarming ceremony on XYZ (Date). Do offer us your blessings and honour us with your presence.
• We cordially invite you to the auspicious occasion of Griha Pravesh of our new residence on XYZ date, time (e.g. from 12 pm to 3 pm), and address.

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Griha Pravesh invitation message for Whatsapp

Whatsapp is a popular medium for sharing an invitation message for Griha pravesh pooja or Vasti Shanti puja at home. For an Indian housewarming ceremony, create a customised Indian housewarming invitation through Whatsapp message.

We have boxes of stuff that our house needs, but the only thing that would make it our home is, your smiling face. We cordially invite you to our house pooja this Sunday.

Come to shower your blessings on me and my family as we celebrate our new house and new life. You are invited to our housewarming ceremony!

We cordially invite you to share our happiness as we take the first step into our new home, a world of our own.

With the hope that this online invitation reaches you on time, we would like to welcome you to our housewarming celebrations.

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House warming invitation: Motifs and symbols

When designing Griha Pravesh cards, one can use various motifs. For traditional designs, opt for motifs of mangal kalash with coconut or rice, swastika, Ganpati, potted tulsi plant, diyas, footsteps of goddesses Lakshmi, lotus motifs, images of Satyanarayan Katha with banana leaf, etc. One can even incorporate folk art motifs, such as Warli, Phad, Kalamkari, Patta Chitra or Madhubani designs.

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Besides selecting language preference in these online house warming ceremony invitation cards, you will be able to change the background image and design a perfect card for your griha pravesh.

Now, you can simply create a Gruhapravesam invitation online in Telugu, Tamil or any language using such tools.

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House warming invitation card maker

You can access a Housewarming Invitation Card Maker app to create beautiful invitations/e-cards with minimum effort.

Housewarming Invitation is an easy app to use for making special event invitations – cards, templates, quotes, invitations, customized text to create your own invitation card.

 

Ways to make Griha Pravesh invite interesting:

Highlight the agenda, (which includes a meal/high tea) so that guests are not left guessing.

For example, we have moved to our new place at (address). To celebrate this wonderful event, we invite you to come to our housewarming party on (date) at (time). We will have dinner (or lunch)/high tea to commemorate the event, after the Puja.

Informal invite to announce your move

We are going to have a housewarming party, and with your presence, it will be a great delight. Here’s hoping you’d make it!

Can’t wait to show you around! Come over and join us for our Housewarming Party! See you soon

How to start an informal housewarming invitation?

An invitation to a housewarming party can be a written or verbal invitation to your friends and family. Here’s a simple invitation “My family and I request your presence at our new house to celebrate the new chapter of our lives.”

Housewarming invitation for blessings

You can craft a beautiful gruhapravesam invitation message for your family and friends, seeking their blessings for your journey in the new house. Some examples of these messages are:

• We seek your blessings as we step into our new house. Please be present on Wednesday for our housewarming ceremony.
• We have reached this point, only because you trusted us. We have our new house now, our home. Please be present on Friday to bless us as we begin our new journey.

 

How to politely ask for housewarming gifts?

Many people find themselves in an awkward situation where they may receive housewarming gifts that may not be useful. For most people, gifts are not an obligation. However, some prefer to include a note in the housewarming invitation message specifying their preferred gift ideas.

Include your gift registry on the housewarming invitation. If you would like gifts for your housewarming but have a particular taste, it is best to coordinate with your guests about the gift registry.

For the celebration, make it clear what guests are expected to bring. If you would like the guest to bring snacks, or beverages to your housewarming, don’t assume that they will. Instead, create a cute sentence in your gruhapravesam invitation asking them to bring a small culinary contribution to the party.

Some gift ideas you can include with your invitation for house warming ceremony:

• If you plan to bring gifts and looking for some ideas, here are some options that may help make our new house cosy and comfortable.
• Here’s a small hint if you would like to bring a gift for the house warming ceremony. These little things will help add brightness to our house. We are grateful for your care and support.
• We look forward to your presence. Gifts are appreciated. If you want some gift ideas, feel free to call us. 

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How to write a housewarming invitation letter?

If you are planning to invite your friends and family for a housewarming ceremony through the traditional mode of writing a letter, follow this format.

Dear ………………………

With the blessings of God and all the elders, we have been able to fulfil our dream of moving into our new home. On this occasion, we would like to share our joy with friends and family and invite you for the housewarming celebrations. 

We request you to join us for dinner and grace the occasion with your presence. 

Name …………..

Day, Date………..

Time……….

Address…………

Make sure to include your complete address and location map in the letter. Here are some sample invitation messages.

• We invite you to our Housewarming ceremony on date, time, and address. Join us in celebrating a new chapter of our lives.
• With immense pleasure, we invite you to the housewarming ceremony of our new residence. Looking forward to seeing you there.
• You are invited to our housewarming ceremony in our new house at (address) on (date). Celebration begins at (time). My family and I request your presence at our new home to celebrate this special event.
• We moved to our new home at (address). We invite you to our housewarming ceremony on (date) at (time). We will have lunch to celebrate the event.
• We want to usher positive vibes at our new house. You are cordially invited to the housewarming ceremony at our new residence.

 

Griha Pravesh invitation card messages in Hindi

If you want to put the Griha Pravesh invitation messages in Hindi, you can customise these options, as per your requirements:

अपार हर्ष के साथ सूचित कर रहा हूँ कि हमलोग [Date] को अपने नए घर में शिफ्ट कर रहे है। इस दिन शाम में गृह प्रवेश पूजा होगी और फिर प्रीतिभोज। अतः आप सपरिवार गृह प्रवेश के शुभ अवसर पर सादर आमंत्रित है। अपनी उपस्तिथि से हमारे परिवार को क्रतार्थ करें |

हम पर अपना प्यार और स्नेह बरसाइये। हमारे गृह प्रवेश पर सपरिवार जरूर आईये। गृह प्रवेश पूजा में जरूर आइए। और हमार घर में चार चाँद लगाइये।

गृहप्रवेश का अवसर कर रहा आपका इंतजार है, हमारी खुशियों का आधार तो आपका प्यार है। कृप्या हमारे नए घर के शुभारम्भ के अवसर पर अपने परिवार सहित जरूर से जरूर पधारे। हमें आपका इंतजार रहेगा।

बड़ी मेहनत से हमने एक घरौंदा बनाया है। इस ख़ुशी के अवसर पर आपको बुलाया है! कृपया, अपनी उपस्तिथि से हमारे परिवार को धन्य करें।

 

Griha Pravesh invitation card message box

Envelopes of the Griha Pravesh invitations can be stylish, designed in contour flaps, metallic, or sparkling materials embossed with kundan and golden strings. A new trend involves placing the invitation card in a box made from wood, metal or glass that doubles-up as a gift box, which can be used later for storing jewellery, mouth fresheners, etc. Regal looking card boxes are ornate as they are enhanced with laser art, velvet, mirror, lace, crystals, semi-precious stones, zari, Swarovski and enamel work. Customised card boxes, which resemble dainty briefcases with monogram illustrations, caricatures and personalised embossed ribbons, etc.,are popular. One can also send goodies such as laddus, dry fruits, or chocolates in the boxes, along with the house warming invitation card messages for Indian families.

 

How do you make a housewarming card?

Handmade cards are an excellent way to give a personal touch to your Griha pravesh invitations. You will need materials like card stock, envelopes, decorative materials like a piece of ribbon, glitter, etc., paper cutter or a pair of scissors, glue stick, a small ruler and coloured pens and pencil.

• Take out a blank card and cut it down into the desired shape.
• Decorate the card using ribbons and glitter.
• Include the text -the housewarming invite message

Eco-friendly Griha Pravesh invitation card message ideas

The ‘go green’ mantra is now seen even in the invitation card materials. One can opt for exquisite handmade paper from banana fibre, agro waste, jute, bamboo, straw, even elephant pooh (smell free) and plantable seed paper. Email invitations or invitations sent via WhatsApp is a way to save paper. One can create e-cards for griha pravesh, also known as gruhapravesam, invitation with the help of an illustrator, graphic artist or a Photoshop creative card.

 

How to create Griha Pravesh invitations online?

There are a number of online designing tools that allow users, who have minimal or basic knowledge of designing, to create invitation cards online. With the help of editable version of Griha pravesh invitation cards offered by many Indian local websites and tools for free download, you can choose housewarming invitation templates and edit the colour combinations, text and font, to personalise it accordingly. Here are some tips to help you design invitation cards online:

1. If you want to add a personalised touch to your invitation card for Griha Pravesh, you can add a picture of your new home in the background. You can also use a family photo, if you are making an informal invitation card for the housewarming ceremony.
2. Choose the colour combination you have used in your home, to make it more relatable and to give a sneak peek to your guests.
3. Use a legible font. Do not use an excessively stylish font that makes it difficult to interpret.
4. If you are planning to send out the invites digitally, make sure you use the PNG format. If you want to hand out these invites physically, you need to download these invites in PDF format.
5. Do not add too many effects or filters if you are creating a formal Griha Pravesh/housewarming invitation card.

Check out these online websites for free online editing of Griha Pravesh Invitation Cards:

https://www.adobe.com/express/create/invitation/griha-pravesh

https://www.invitationindia.in/2021/04/griha-pravesh-invitation-card-in-hindi.html

 

Long Griha Pravesh invitation messages

We are planning to arrange a small housewarming dinner on DD/MM/YY at our new house. Please come with your family and bestow your blessings upon our new household as we are all set to begin a new life.

We will be delighted if you grace the occasion of our housewarming ceremony on DD/MM/YY at ___(Venue). We would love to have your company as we begin the new chapter of our lives in our new home.

We request you take a moment from your busy schedule and grace us with your presence on DD/MM/YY. Join us in celebrating the most important day of our lives at a new house.

A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams. Turning our new place into a home requires the affection and warmth of great friends like you.  Please join our celebration as we enter our dream house, just a drive away.

 

How to invite colleagues for house warming ceremony?

If you are planning to invite your team members or colleagues at the workplace for your housewarming ceremony, you can send a simple and formal housewarming invitation message.

Here are some examples:

Dear colleagues, you all are cordially invited to our housewarming ceremony on (date) at (time) at (location). I would be so glad to see you all there.

It would be a great pleasure to have your presence on the joyous occasion of the housewarming ceremony at our new residence.

I am writing this to invite you for our housewarming ceremony on (date) at (time).

Dear colleagues, just wanted to tell you all that we have moved to a new location. And we are organising a housewarming ceremony on (date) at (time). Please join us for the celebrations.

 

Griha Pravesh invitation return gift message ideas

You can express your gratitude towards your friends and relatives for attending your housewarming ceremony by sending them simple thank you message cards and make them feel special.

Choose from a variety of House Warming Thank You Cards, Thank You Messages, Return Gift Messages.

 

How do you greet a housewarming ceremony?

Here are some wishes you can choose to send if you have received a housewarming invitation text or message from someone:

• Congratulations on your new place.
• Congratulations on your new house. We are very happy for you.
• Heartfelt congratulations as you settle into your new home.
• We are excited to celebrate your new home with you. Congratulations.

 

What is a good welcome home message? 

• We are here to give you a big welcome home hug.
• Wishing you the best for your new home.
• Welcome Home! Congratulations on your new home.
• Here’s wishing you a lifetime of great memories in your new house.

 

Griha Pravesh Puja wishes

• We extend greetings and wish you all success in your dream home.
• Heartiest congratulations on relocating to your new house. We sincerely wish for good fortune and health.
• May the joy and happiness brighten your days in your new home. Best wishes for your housewarming and Vastu Shanti puja.
• May god shower his blessings on you and your family, and may peace and harmony enrich your surroundings.

 

Housewarming invitation thank you messages

• Warmest congratulations on your new home. Looking forward to seeing you on the 15th.
• Thank you for inviting us to the housewarming ceremony. We will be there to help you celebrate your new home.
• We are excited to come to your housewarming ceremony. Thank you for inviting us. We will be there.

 

What do you reply when someone invites you to housewarming?

• Congratulations! Here’s wishing you many years of abundance and health.
• Here’s wishing you a fruitful life in your new house.
• Heartiest congratulations! May your new house be filled with good health, laughter and love.
• We wish that your new house be a foundation for many happy memories.

 

Griha Pravesh invitation card free online editing tools

• Canva.com
• Adobe.com
• Inytes.com
• Greetingisland.com
• Desievite.com
• Smilebox.com

 

Tips to host a housewarming party

• Start with finalising a guest list before you send housewarming invitation messages. Include the friends, family, and co-workers you would like to invite. It is important to keep in mind to limit the guest list to a number based on the available space.
• Select an auspicious date for the Griha Pravesh ceremony. Make sure you have sufficient time to prepare and decorate the house for the party.
• Start sending housewarming ceremony invitation messages or Griha Pravesh invitation cards and invites to the guests at least two weeks in advance.
• Decorate the new house. Depending on your budget, plan for the housewarming party, including food and drinks for the party.

 

FAQs

How do you invite someone to a new home ceremony?

You can invite family and friends for a Griha Pravesh or housewarming ceremony by sending invitations via post or email or messaging services like WhatsApp.

What do you say in a housewarming invitation?

The invitation for house warming ceremony should clearly mention the occasion (i.e., the housewarming ceremony, the date and time of the ceremony and the address).

What are the different shapes for Griha Pravesh invitation card?

Griha Pravesh invitation cards can be designed in any shape, such as rectangle, square, oval, kalash, leaf, house and so on.

What is the ideal background colour for Griha Pravesh cards?

Use auspicious colours, such as red, orange, yellow, green, beige and gold. Avoid black as the background colour, as it is not considered auspicious. Do not mix too many colours.

How can one embellish the Griha Pravesh card?

Use golden threads, gemstones, crystals, coloured stones, or tiny mirror pieces, to embellish the card and add sparkle.

How do I invite my neighbours to housewarming?

You can invite your neighbours to your housewarming party or Griha Pravesh ceremony through invitation cards on WhatsApp or other online modes.

What do you call a housewarming party?

A housewarming party may be referred to by different names such as a cocktail party, house party, tea party, and get-together.

What is a good invitation font?

Calligraphy and Scripts are the most preferred font for invitation messages for weddings, griha pravesh, etc.

What paper is used for invitations?

Glassine paper and clear vellum paper are widely used for layered invitations. The materials are thin, flexible, and translucent, with a glossy or smooth surface.

What is the pattern of invitation?

Any invitation, including a simple housewarming invitation message, must start with salutation. It should include the date of invitation, the message, and sender’s address.

Is invitation card maker free?

There are many online invitation card design tool available for free. They allow you to design a card and download it on your device.

How do I send an invite?

You can send invitations online for special occasions such as Griha Pravesh. Choose housewarming invitation message and design templates and share them with friends and family through emails, Whatsapp, etc.

What is an informal invitation?

Informal invitations are shared through personal letters, emails, messages, etc. to close friends and family members to invite them for special occasions.

What is the best background colour for housewarming invitation cards?

Opt for auspicious colours such as red, yellow, gold or royal blue as the background colour for housewarming invites. Do not choose black colour.

What is the best way to invite?

You can share an online housewarming invitation to your friends and family, inviting them to the housewarming or Griha Parvesh ceremony.

How do you say maybe on an invitation?

You can reply to an invitation with responses such as Perhaps I can make it. Let me check my calendar or Thank you for the invitation. I am not sure whether I can attend but I will check my calendar and let you know.

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