InvitationsBaby shower and godh bharai invitation wording
A baby shower gathers the women of the family, and often now everyone, to bless the mother before the baby comes. Different regions have their own names for it: godh bharai, seemantham, dohale jevan, shaad. The wordings below can be used for any of them.
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- Godh bharai, traditional
With the blessings of our elders, [Host] invite you to the godh bharai ceremony of [Mother]. Date: [Date] Time: [Time] Venue: [Venue] Please come and bless the mother and the little one on the way.
- Modern baby shower
A little one is on the way, and we cannot keep calm! Join us for a baby shower for [Mother]. [Date], [Time] [Venue] Games, good food and lots of love.
- From the parents
We are counting days and tiny socks. Please join our baby shower and share our happiness. [Date] at [Time] [Venue]
- Short, for WhatsApp
You are invited to [Mother]'s baby shower on [Date], [Time], at [Venue]. Please come and shower her with blessings.
- गोद भराई
हमारे घर नन्हा मेहमान आने वाला है। इस खुशी में [Mother] की गोद भराई की रस्म रखी है। दिनांक: [Date] समय: [Time] स्थान: [Venue] आप आकर होने वाली माँ को आशीर्वाद दें। निवेदक: [Host]
- छोटा संदेश
[Mother] की गोद भराई [Date] को है, समय [Time], स्थान [Venue]. आप ज़रूर आइए, आपके आशीर्वाद के बिना रस्म अधूरी रहेगी।
What to include
- The mother's name and who is hosting (her family, her in-laws or friends).
- The name of the ceremony your family uses.
- Date, time and venue.
- Whether it is for women only or for everyone.
Tips
- Hold the function when the mother is comfortable. Many families choose the seventh month, but follow your own custom and the doctor's advice.
- Keep the programme short and give the mother a comfortable chair.
- If friends are hosting as a surprise, check the date with a family member first.
Questions people ask
Do we mention whether it is a boy or a girl?
No. In India, finding out the sex of a baby before birth is against the law, so invitations simply celebrate the baby.
Who is invited to a godh bharai?
Traditionally the women of both families and close friends. Many families now invite men too. Say it clearly in the invitation so nobody is unsure.
Next step
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