What to write on a shagun envelope
Short blessings for weddings, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, birthdays, new babies and housewarmings, in English and Hindi, plus how to write the family name. Copy any line.
Wedding shagun envelope wording
- With love and blessings for a lifetime together - The Sharma Family
- Shubh Vivah. May your home always be full of laughter
- Sada Saubhagyavati Bhava (for the bride, from elders)
- Congratulations on your wedding, with warm wishes from all of us
- Aashirwad sahit - Mehta Parivar
- Two families, one home. Blessings always
Diwali shagun envelope wording
- Shubh Deepavali - with love, The Agarwal Family
- May Lakshmi ji fill your home with light and plenty
- Happy Diwali! A small token of our love
- Deepavali ki hardik shubhkamnayein
- For you, with thanks for all your help this year (for staff and helpers)
- Light, sweets and blessings - Happy Diwali
Bhai Dooj and Raksha Bandhan shagun envelope wording
- To my favourite sister, with love - Bhaiya
- Bhai Dooj ki shubhkamnayein, always here for you
- For the one who ties the rakhi, with love
Birthday shagun envelope wording
- Happy birthday! Many happy returns of the day
- Jug jug jiyo - with love from Nani and Nana
- Wishing you health, happiness and a year to remember
New baby / naming ceremony shagun envelope wording
- Welcome to the world, little one. Blessings from the Kapoor family
- Ayushman Bhava - for the new arrival
- Congratulations on your little bundle of joy
Griha pravesh (housewarming) shagun envelope wording
- Shubh Griha Pravesh - may this home be full of love
- Congratulations on your new home, with blessings
- Sukh, shanti aur samriddhi ho aapke naye ghar mein
Questions
Where does the family name go?
Front of the envelope, under the blessing: "The Sharma Family" or "Sharma Parivar". At weddings the receiving family opens hundreds of envelopes and notes each name and amount in a register, so a clear printed name matters more than the message.
Should I write the amount on the envelope?
Not on the front. If the family keeps a register, a small note inside with your name and the amount ("₹1,101 - Sharma Parivar") helps them. Not sure how much to give? Use our free shagun amount calculator.
English or Hindi?
Either is fine. Short Hindi blessings (Shubh Vivah, Shubh Deepavali, Aashirwad sahit) read well to elders; English suits friends and colleagues.
How long should the message be?
One line. The envelope is small and the name is what the family needs to read.