Nikah invitation wording in English, with examples
Updated 2026-10-15
A Nikah invitation usually follows the same order: a blessing, the hosts (normally the parents), the couple's names, the event, then date, time and venue. Keep it short. On a phone screen, guests read the names and the date first, so give those the most space.
The usual order of a Nikah card
- Opening blessing: Bismillah, often in Arabic with the English meaning below.
- Hosts: “Mr. & Mrs. Mohammed Arif Siddiqui request the pleasure of your company…”
- Names: the bride's and groom's names, with “daughter of” / “son of” lines if you like.
- Event: “at the Nikah ceremony of”.
- Date, time and venue, with the full address or a Google Maps link sent in the same WhatsApp message.
- RSVP name and phone number.
Example 1: classic Nikah invitation
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Mr. & Mrs. Mohammed Arif Siddiqui
request the honour of your presence at the Nikah of their daughter
Ayesha
with
Imran
son of Mr. & Mrs. Abdul Kareem Shaikh
Saturday, 19 December 2026 · 5:00 PM
Royal Nawab Banquets, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
RSVP: Siddiqui Family · 98xxx xxxxx
Example 2: short version for WhatsApp
Assalamu alaikum!
With the blessings of Allah, we invite you to the Nikah of
Ayesha & Imran
Sat 19 Dec · 5 PM · Royal Nawab Banquets
Your duas and presence mean a lot to us.
Example 3: Walima invitation card (more in our Walima wording guide)
Alhamdulillah, the Nikah of Ayesha & Imran has been solemnised.
Mr. & Mrs. Abdul Kareem Shaikh invite you to the Walima dinner
Sunday, 20 December 2026 · 8:00 PM
Grand Palace Hall, Tolichowki
Barakallahu lakuma wa baraka alaikuma
Example 4: Mehndi (Rasm-e-Hina) invitation
Join us for an evening of henna, music and dholak
at the Mehndi of Ayesha
Thursday, 17 December 2026 · 7:00 PM
Siddiqui Residence, Road No. 12
Dress code: shades of green
Example 5: Haldi (Manjha) invitation
A little haldi, a lot of love!
You are invited to the Haldi of Imran
Wednesday, 16 December 2026 · 11:00 AM
Shaikh Residence
Example 6: one card for all events
If you want a single image to forward, list each function on its own line: Haldi · Wed 16 Dec · 11 AM · Shaikh Residence, then Mehndi, Nikah and Walima the same way. Keep the address short on the card and send the full location pins in the chat.
Example 7: with a Quran verse
“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy.” (Surah Ar-Rum 30:21)
With great joy, the Siddiqui and Shaikh families invite you to the Nikah of
Ayesha & Imran
Saturday, 19 December 2026 · after Asr, 5:00 PM
Royal Nawab Banquets, Banjara Hills
Example 8: from the couple
Bismillah
We, Ayesha & Imran, together with our families,
invite you to witness our Nikah
Saturday, 19 December 2026 · 5 PM
Royal Nawab Banquets · Please join us with your duas
Example 9: Nikah at the masjid
Assalamu alaikum
The Nikah of Ayesha and Imran will take place, In shaa Allah,
after Maghrib prayer on Saturday, 19 December 2026
at Masjid-e-Noor, Mehdipatnam
followed by dinner at Royal Nawab Banquets
Example 10: small family Nikah
Alhamdulillah, we are keeping it small and close to our hearts.
You are warmly invited to the Nikah of Ayesha & Imran
Saturday, 19 December · 5 PM · at our home
Your presence would mean the world to us.
Sending your Nikah invitation on WhatsApp
Most invitations now go out on WhatsApp. Send the card image first, then a short personal line (“Assalamu alaikum Khala, we would love you to be there”) and the venue location pin in a separate message so it opens straight in Maps. Elders appreciate a phone call as well as the message. Our guide on sending a wedding e-invite on WhatsApp has more tips, and for the dinner card see Walima invitation wording.
Common Arabic lines and meanings
- بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
- بَارَكَ اللَّهُ لَكُمَا (Barakallahu lakuma): May Allah bless you both. Often used on Walima cards.
- إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ (In shaa Allah): If Allah wills. Common on Save the Date cards.
- جَزَاكُمُ اللَّهُ خَيْرًا (JazakAllahu khairan): May Allah reward you with good. Used on Thank You cards.
Quick checklist before you send
- Check every name's spelling with both families.
- Write the day as well as the date, so nobody mixes them up.
- Use 12-hour time with AM/PM.
- Add one RSVP contact, not three.
All our wedding suites already include this wording layout and the Arabic lines to copy, and with the Personalised set we type it all in for you.
Questions
What is written on a Nikah invitation?
A blessing such as Bismillah, the hosts (usually the parents), the bride's and groom's names, the words 'Nikah ceremony', the day, date, time and venue, and an RSVP contact.
Who is named as the host on a Nikah card?
Traditionally the bride's parents host the Nikah, so the card is sent in their names. Many families now name both sets of parents.
Which Quran verse is used on Nikah cards?
Surah Ar-Rum 30:21 is the most common: 'And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquillity in them, and He placed between you affection and mercy.'
How early should I send Nikah e-invites?
Send them 3–4 weeks before the Nikah, and a short reminder on WhatsApp 1–2 days before.
