Engagement invites
Engagement invitation video for your sagai, ring ceremony or roka
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An engagement invitation video is a short vertical invite for the sagai or ring ceremony, sent on WhatsApp. On Nimantran you add both families, the couple and the function, pick a design such as Pastel Floral, and watch it play as you type. It takes about 10 minutes; preview is free and the HD video is ₹499.
Roka, sagai or engagement: what is the difference?
Families use these words loosely, and the same function can go by two names in one household. Roughly:
| Name | What usually happens | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Roka | Common in Punjabi and many North Indian families. The first formal step once both families say yes: shagun, sweets and dry fruits are exchanged, and "roka" itself means the search for a match stops here. Often no rings. | Small, close family, often at home |
| Sagai | The Hindi word for engagement. Usually the ring exchange with both families present, sometimes with a tilak or chunni ritual depending on the community. | Medium, family and friends |
| Engagement or ring ceremony | The English name for the sagai. Often an evening party at a lawn or banquet hall, rings, dinner and some dancing. | Medium to large |
Some families do the roka and the sagai on the same day; others do the roka months ahead and the ring ceremony the day before the wedding. Other communities have their own names, like sakharpuda in Maharashtra, gol dhana in Gujarat or nichayathartham in Tamil families (see the South Indian wedding invitation video page). Put the name your family uses on the invite.
On Nimantran, "Engagement" is a built-in function: "Engagement" with the line "The rings, finally" in English, "सगाई" with "सगाई की रस्म" in Hindi. For a roka or sakharpuda, choose "Something else" and type the name, plus a Hindi name like रोका if your invite is bilingual.
What should an engagement invitation include?
- Both families. An engagement is the first time the two families host together, so most invites name both sets of parents. Nimantran has an optional family line for each side: "Mrs Sneha & Mr Prakash Kulkarni and Mrs Anjali & Mr Deepak Joshi request the pleasure of your company".
- The couple's names. First names are enough. The groom's Dadi will check that his name is spelt the way it is in the kundli, so check it first.
- One date, time and venue. Engagements are usually one function, which keeps the video short, about 25 seconds.
- Leave out the wedding date unless it is fixed. If the pandit ji has not given a muhurat yet, do not guess. You can send a save the date later.
- A photo of the two of you. Up to 3 photos; with one, it appears with your names, and with two or more you also get a photo scene.
Engagement, sagai and roka invitation wordings
English, for a ring ceremony
Mrs Sneha & Mr Prakash Kulkarni and Mrs Anjali & Mr Deepak Joshi request the pleasure of your company at the engagement of Tanvi & Nikhil Sunday, 13 December 2026, 6:30 PM The Orchid Lawns, Baner, Pune Rings at 7, dinner to follow.
Hinglish, for a small roka at home
Bahut khushi ki baat hai, Simran ka rishta pakka ho gaya hai. Roka hai Sunday, 29 Nov, dopahar 1 baje, ghar pe hi (Rajouri Garden). Bas family hogi, chhota sa function hai. Aap sab zaroor aana. Video mein location bhej rahe hain.
Hindi, for a sagai
॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥ सादर आमंत्रण ईश्वर की असीम कृपा से हमारी सुपुत्री पूजा का शुभ संबंध चि. अंकित (सुपुत्र श्रीमती रश्मि एवं श्री विनय मिश्रा) के साथ तय हुआ है। इस उपलक्ष्य में सगाई समारोह का आयोजन किया गया है। आप सपरिवार पधारकर भावी वर-वधू को अपना आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें। दिनांक: रविवार, 24 जनवरी 2027 समय: शाम 7 बजे स्थान: मोती महल लॉन, स्वरूप नगर, कानपुर विनीत सुधा एवं राकेश शुक्ला
For the covering message and the polite "please confirm" follow-up, see the WhatsApp invitation message guide.
How soon before the engagement should the invite go out?
Engagements often come together fast. Once the families agree, the roka can be fixed for the next Sunday, and the sagai a few weeks later. A realistic rhythm:
- Roka: a phone call to the close family first, then the video 5 to 7 days before. Elders like to hear it from you before they see it on WhatsApp.
- Sagai or ring ceremony: 2 to 4 weeks before, so out-of-town relatives can plan.
- Any of them: a reminder with the location pin the day before.
Since the wedding itself is often months away, the engagement is a good moment to think about the rest of the calendar. Our when to send wedding invitations guide lays it out.
How do you make an engagement video on Nimantran?
- Open Nimantran in your browser and pick Pastel Floral: blush peonies, sage leaves and soft rose-gold lines. It suits a ring ceremony well, and Royal Maroon & Gold works if you want something grander.
- Choose a blessing. Pastel Floral opens with your initials by default; add Shri Ganesh, Bismillah, Ik Onkar or the Christian verse if you like.
- Type both families in the family line and the couple's names.
- Add the Engagement function with date, time, venue and address. For a roka, use "Something else".
- Add a photo, a hashtag and up to 3 RSVP contacts.
- Preview free with a watermark, then pay ₹499 for the HD video and an e-card image.
Questions people ask
What is the difference between roka and sagai?
Roka is the first formal step after both families agree to the match, common in Punjabi and many North Indian families: a small family function with shagun and sweets, often without rings. Sagai is the engagement itself, usually with a ring exchange and a bigger guest list. Some families hold both on the same day.
Can I make a roka invitation on Nimantran?
Yes. Add a function, choose "Something else" and type "Roka", and add रोका as the Hindi name if your invite is in Hindi or bilingual. It gets its own scene with date, time, venue and address, just like the built-in functions.
Should the engagement invite mention the wedding date?
Only if the date is fixed. Many couples get engaged months before the muhurat is decided. Keep the engagement invite to the engagement, and send a save the date or the full wedding invite once the date and venue are confirmed.
Can I edit the engagement invite into the wedding invite later?
Yes. After you pay, you can edit the same invite and download it again as often as you like at no extra cost. You can add the haldi, sangeet and wedding later, change the design if you want, and re-download. Keep the private edit link safe; it is saved under "My invites" on your phone.
Can the engagement invitation be in Hindi?
Yes. Choose Hindi or bilingual and type names in Devanagari. The Engagement function appears as "सगाई" with the line "सगाई की रस्म", and dates are written the way families write them, for example "रविवार, 13 दिसंबर 2026".
Make your engagement invite
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