A marriage invitation with the bride and groom referred to “Sharma Ji ki Ladki (Sharma’s daughter)” and “Gopal Ji ka Ladka (Gopal’s son),” respectively, has taken social media by storm with its witty and light-hearted tackle Indian wedding ceremony traditions. It’s not clear whether or not it’s an actual invitation or a sarcastic individual’s tackle the custom. The invite in query abandons the standard flowery language, and as an alternative, roasts the societal norms, household dynamics, and the standard behaviour of the visitors.
The cardboard opens with a cheeky request for the visitors’ presence. It says, “Aapki presence ki humaari shaadi mein bohat zaroorat hai kyunki aap na aaye toh humaari shaadi mein khaane ki burai kaun karega (your presence is essential on the wedding ceremony, for if not for you, who will whine in regards to the high quality of the meals served).”
The bride, described as “padhai mein tej (studious),” is paired with the groom, who’s known as “B.Tech karke dukaan sambhaalta hua (the one who’s managing the household enterprise after pursuing a B.Tech diploma.” The marriage date, January 5, 2025, is one other joke for the readers, described as being “chosen by 3 pandits” whereas conveniently timed to keep away from a child’s examination dates.
The humour doesn’t cease there. The reception invitation, labelled “Reception ka drama,” urges visitors to attend, however says, “Shaadi ka hangover abhi khatam nahi hua hai (The marriage hangover shouldn’t be over but).” To forestall chaos, the cardboard requests dad and mom to handle their youngsters as a result of “itna mehenga stage unka playground nahi hai (such an costly wedding ceremony stage shouldn’t be their playground).” And as a delicate nudge to keep away from waste, it reminds visitors, “Khaane khaake jaana, par sirf ek baar – Rs 2,000 plate ki fee hai yaar (please don’t go away with out having meals, and that too, simply as soon as, it’s Rs 2,000 per plate).”
The invite additionally takes a dig at typical household dynamics referring to the Bua-Fufaji duo (paternal aunt and husband) because the “in-house kalesh professional (rabble rousers).” Company are politely requested to not carry presents, with a direct request saying “solely Google Pay or money,” for the reason that couple already has sufficient “7 dinner units and 20 picture frames.”
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The shaadi card is 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/iHN99QXofB
— Dr. Ajayita (@DoctorAjayita) December 10, 2024
This hilarious and refreshingly sincere method to wedding ceremony invitations has left the Web in splits, and the feedback part was flooded with witty reactions.
One consumer commented, “My son acquired married in January 24, if I had seen this card earlier than that I might have used it… Lol.”
One other consumer wrote, “Modern and sarcastic on the similar time. My niece is about to get married, we have been all questioning subtly go on the message of “please use just one plate, we’re pating per plate not per individual”
A 3rd particular person mentioned, “Bahut hello mast hai card. Ispar fufaji naraaz to na hue (nice card however hope uncle gained’t be upset over this)!!”
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