InvitationsShop and office opening invitation wording
An opening invitation is half blessing and half announcement. It should tell people what is opening, where, and when the ribbon is cut or the puja is held. Type the business name once and every card is filled.
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- Formal inauguration
With the blessings of God and our elders, we are happy to announce the opening of [Business]. You are cordially invited to the inauguration on [Date] at [Time]. Address: [Venue] Your presence will be our good beginning. [Host]
- Friendly
The shutters go up for the first time, and we want you there. Grand opening of [Business] [Date], [Time] [Venue] Come, see and have a cup of tea with us.
- New branch
Thanks to your trust, [Business] is growing. Please join us at the opening of our new branch on [Date], [Time]. Address: [Venue]
- Short, for WhatsApp
Opening of [Business] on [Date] at [Time]. Address: [Venue]. Please visit and give us your good wishes. [Host]
- शुभ उद्घाटन
ईश्वर की कृपा और आप सबके आशीर्वाद से हमारे नए प्रतिष्ठान [Business] का शुभ उद्घाटन [Date] को होने जा रहा है। समय: [Time] पता: [Venue] आप सपरिवार पधारकर हमें आशीर्वाद दें। निवेदक: [Host]
- सरल संदेश
नई शुरुआत! [Business] का उद्घाटन [Date] को [Time] बजे है। पता: [Venue]. आप आएँगे तो हमारा हौसला बढ़ेगा।
What to include
- The name of the shop or business and what it offers, in a few words.
- Date and time of the opening puja or ribbon cutting.
- Full address with a landmark.
- Name of the chief guest, only after that person has confirmed.
Tips
- Send the invitation to regular customers and neighbours of the new shop as well as to family.
- Keep the opening offer, if any, in a separate message. An invitation should not read like an advertisement.
- Add a location pin and a photo of the shop front, so people can spot it.
Questions people ask
Should the invitation name a chief guest?
Only when the guest has agreed and the time is fixed. A wrong name on a card is harder to fix than a missing one.
What is the usual Hindi phrase?
"Shubh udghatan" for the opening and "shubh muhurat" for the auspicious time of the opening.
Next step
Tap Make a card on any wording to turn it into a picture, or open the card maker and start from a blank design. Not sure when to send it? See when to send invitations and the special lines for gifts, dress code and seats.