How to Design a classic and Subtle Islamic Wedding Invitation Card?
With the pandemic and lockdown, people are resorting to online invites as it is the safest option ensuring zero-contact without compromising on the grandeur and opulence they had planned to put into their invites. There are a tonne of options available online to design an Islamic wedding invitation card and plan wedding invites so that you can go with the latest trend and design a card that your guests will remember you for.
What elements should you add in your invitation card keeping in mind Islamic traditions?
Firstly, no auspicious ceremony would be complete without the Almighty’s blessing. You can choose an ayah from Quran that would offer gratitude to Allah for making the alliance and thanking him for the blessings and happiness he has bestowed upon the family of the bride and groom. Adding bismillah in Arabic and a shayari in Urdu will radiate more positivity in your wedding invite while keeping it true to your Islamic roots.
Along with including the regular details of the bride and groom’s family and the venue, you can add pictures and even videos. E-invites are flexible and can be customised in any way. You can add personalised messages for each of the invitees to make them feel special.
With the lockdown, it is not advisable to have a gathering of more than 200 people. List down the guests who you would want to invite and try to keep the guest count less than 150. Ask your guests to RSVP their coming, this way you know who can make it and the places they are coming from. It is advisable to call the people who stay around you, this way you reduce the risk of others contracting the virus while they travel and even keep your guests safe from asymptomatic carriers.
Choose a good and safe catering service and make sure you inspect their kitchens and the workers before placing an order. Do not go in for an extravagant buffet, rather limit the dishes and if possible, bring in cooks who are safe and make them cook within the vicinity of your kitchen. This way, even you can be assured that your guests do not run into the risk of contracting the virus.
On the day of the nikkah and waleema, have people to inspect the temperature of your guests and make sure everyone is keeping their hands sanitised by circulating sanitizers and gloves around instead of drinks and starters.
Let’s become more experimental with our Islamic Wedding Invitation Card
You can experiment with different themes for the nikkah and waleema Islamic wedding cards, incorporating both classic and contemporary elements. Either appoint a professional to design the wedding invite or use one of the many apps and software’s available online. E-invites give you the flexibility to design a wide range of wedding invites, and if you want, you can design different invites for your friends and family.
You can make the invites in true Islamic style, keeping it subtle and traditional for your family members and elders, and designing a contemporary, chic one for your friends and colleagues. You can even include a pre-wedding photoshoot or video for your friends and family.