How to Order Hindu Wedding Cards: A Step by Step Guide
Most couples spend a lot of time choosing their wedding card design and very little time understanding what happens next. The ordering process for Hindu wedding invitations — choosing the card, submitting wording, reviewing proofs, and receiving the finished cards — follows a clear sequence, and knowing what to expect at each stage makes the whole experience significantly less stressful. This guide walks you through the entire process from start to finish, so you know exactly what’s coming before you place your order.
Step 1: Choose Your Card Design
Browse the full range of Hindu wedding cards and select the design you want. When you find a card you like, note the Invitation ID — this is the code at the end of the card name (for example, CFK302 or CFK494). You’ll need this when requesting a quote.
Things to consider at this stage:
- Does the design suit your wedding theme and colour palette?
- Does the card hold the number of inserts you need? CardFusion cards hold up to five inserts — confirm your insert list before choosing.
- Do you want a sample first? Requesting a sample before committing to a full order lets you assess the cardstock weight, foiling quality, and overall finish in person. This is strongly recommended, particularly for your first order.
If you’re unsure between two designs, request samples of both. The feel of the card in your hand is often what makes the decision — photographs don’t capture the texture of the cardstock or the depth of the gold foiling.
Step 2: Work Out How Many Cards You Need
The minimum order at CardFusion is 70 cards per side — meaning the bride’s family and groom’s family each place a separate order of at least 70. You cannot split 70 cards between both families.
How to calculate your number:
Count guest households, not individuals. A family of four receives one invitation card, not four. Once you have your household count, add a buffer of around 10–15% for late additions, keepsake copies, spare cards, and your photographer.
For example: 150 household guests + 20 buffer = order 170 cards.
For a full guide on how many cards you need and how to budget for the full order, see our Hindu wedding invitation cost guide.
Step 3: Decide on Your Inserts
Your insert list is one of the most important decisions to finalise before ordering — and one of the easiest things to change your mind about after the fact, which causes delays.
A standard Hindu wedding might include:
– Mehndi insert
– Pheras / main ceremony insert
– Reception insert
A fuller Gujarati or Punjabi wedding weekend might add:
– Haldi / Pithi insert
– Jaan Aagman insert
– Mameru insert (Gujarati families)
Decide your full insert list before contacting us. Each additional insert costs 60p per card. Gold foiling on inserts costs an additional 40p per insert per card. These costs can add up significantly for large orders — knowing your insert requirements upfront means your quote will be accurate first time.
For guidance on which ceremonies need which inserts and what to write on each, see our Hindu wedding card wording guide.
Step 4: Request a Quote
Once you know your card design, quantity, and insert requirements, email info@cardfusion.co.uk with:
- The Invitation ID of the card you’ve chosen
- The quantity you’d like to order
- The number of inserts per card
- Whether you’d like foiling on the inserts
- Any other requirements or questions
CardFusion aims to respond with a personalised quote within 24 hours. The quote will confirm the total cost including all inserts, foiling choices, and any applicable options.
If you’d prefer to speak to someone directly, get in touch and we’ll come back to you promptly.
Step 5: Place Your Order
Once you’re happy with the quote, you can add the card to your basket directly from the product page and checkout via PayPal. You can pay with a credit or debit card even if you don’t have a PayPal account.
Important: Once your order is placed, email your wording to info@cardfusion.co.uk. Your wording is not submitted through the basket — it is sent separately after purchase.
Step 6: Submit Your Wording
This is the step most couples find unexpectedly time-consuming — not because it’s complicated, but because agreeing the wording with both families takes longer than expected.
Your wording submission should include:
- Main card wording — family names, couple’s names, date, time, venue, RSVP details
- Insert wording for each ceremony — one set of wording per insert
- Any specific formatting requests — for example, if you want certain lines in bold, or names in a larger font
- Any script text — Gujarati, Punjabi, Gurmukhi, Arabic, Tamil etc. provided in the correct script, verified by a fluent reader before submission
A note on script verification: If your wording includes text in a language other than English, always have a fluent native reader check it before you submit it to us. Errors in script text discovered after the proof has been produced require the proof to be remade, which adds time to your order.
For wording templates and examples by ceremony, see our Hindu wedding card wording guide.
Step 7: Review Your Digital Proof
Within 2–3 working days of receiving your wording, CardFusion will send you a digital PDF proof — a visual representation of exactly how your card and inserts will look when printed.
How to review your proof carefully:
Go through every element systematically, not at a glance:
- Names — check every name, including spelling, titles (Mr, Mrs, Dr), and middle names
- Dates — confirm the day of the week matches the date (Tuesday 14th October, not Wednesday 14th October)
- Times — check AM/PM, and that ceremony times are in the right order
- Venue details — confirm the full address is correct, including postcode
- RSVP details — name, number, email address
- Insert wording — review each insert as carefully as the main card
- Script text — have a fluent reader check any non-English text on the proof, not just on your original submission
Ask someone else to check it too. A fresh pair of eyes — ideally a parent or family member who wasn’t involved in writing the wording — will catch errors that familiarity makes invisible to you.
Do not approve your proof in a hurry. Once you approve the proof, your card goes to print and changes cannot be made.
Step 8: Request Amendments If Needed
If you spot anything that needs changing on the proof, reply with your amendments clearly listed and numbered. CardFusion will update the proof and send a revised version for your approval.
Most orders go through one round of amendments. If multiple rounds are needed, build this time into your overall planning — each proof round takes 2–3 working days.
Common amendment requests:
– Spelling corrections
– Time or date adjustments
– Rewording of a line
– Font size or layout tweaks
Avoid making changes after the first proof if you can — every amendment round extends your timeline. This is why getting the wording right before submission matters so much.
Step 9: Approve the Proof and Go to Print
Once you’re completely satisfied with the proof, reply to confirm your approval. This triggers the production process.
CardFusion produces and dispatches orders within 4–5 working days of proof approval. Your cards are printed, foiled, assembled with inserts, and packaged for delivery.
Postage: CardFusion cards are sized to fit standard first class postage, so once your cards arrive you can send them directly without needing oversized or special envelopes.
Step 10: Check Your Cards on Arrival
When your order arrives, open the box and check a selection of cards — not just the top one. Check:
- That the foiling is clean and sharp
- That insert text is correctly aligned
- That no cards are damaged in transit
- That the quantity is correct
Contact CardFusion immediately if anything is wrong. Do not send the cards out before checking them.
The Full Timeline at a Glance
| Stage | Time Required |
|---|---|
| Browse and choose design | Your timeline |
| Request and receive quote | Within 24 hours |
| Submit wording | Your timeline |
| Proof produced | 2–3 working days |
| Amendment round (if needed) | 2–3 working days |
| Proof approved → production | 4–5 working days |
| Delivery | Standard or tracked post |
Total from wording submission to cards in hand: approximately 2–3 weeks assuming one round of amendments. Plan for this when deciding when to order — for guidance on the full stationery timeline, see our Hindu wedding stationery timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see the card before committing to a full order?
Yes — request a sample of your chosen design before placing your full order. This lets you assess the cardstock, foiling quality, and overall finish in person before committing to 70 or more cards.
What if I need more cards after my order is delivered?
Reorders are possible but treated as a new order, subject to the 70-card minimum and current lead times. It is always better to order slightly more than you think you need rather than reordering.
Can I split my order between the bride’s family and the groom’s family?
No — the 70-card minimum applies per side. Each family places a separate order of at least 70 cards.
What format should I submit my wording in?
Plain text in an email is fine. Clearly label each section — Main Card, Mehndi Insert, Pheras Insert, Reception Insert — and number any specific formatting requests so they’re easy to action.
What if I want to change the wording after approving the proof?
Once the proof is approved and production begins, changes cannot be made to that order. Contact CardFusion as quickly as possible if you realise a change is needed — in some cases it may be possible to pause production, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Ready to Start?
Browse our full collection of Hindu wedding cards, request a sample, or email info@cardfusion.co.uk to begin. We’ll guide you through every step.
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