Shadi card matter in English: 10 wedding card wordings for Pakistani families

More Pakistani families now write the shadi card in English, especially when guests include colleagues, overseas relatives or friends who do not read Urdu. The trick is to keep the respect of the Urdu card (the parents' names, the prayers, 'awaiting your arrival') without translating it word for word.

Want the same card in Urdu? See شادی کارڈ کا مضمون. For Urdu, Roman Urdu and English side by side, read shadi card matter in Urdu and English.

1. Groom's side, formal

With the blessings of Allah, Mr. and Mrs. [Name] request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of their son [Groom] with [Bride], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. [Name]. Baraat: [Day, Date] at [Time], [Venue]. Awaiting your arrival: [Family name].

2. Bride's side, formal

Mr. and Mrs. [Name] solicit your gracious presence and blessings at the Rukhsati of their daughter [Bride] with [Groom], son of Mr. and Mrs. [Name], on [Date] at [Venue].

3. Islamic opening

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. 'And We created you in pairs' (Quran 78:8). By the grace of Allah and the prayers of our elders, we invite you to the wedding of [Groom] and [Bride].

4. Modern, from the couple

Together with their families, [Bride] and [Groom] invite you to celebrate their wedding. [Date], [Venue]. Dinner to follow.

5. Nikkah

You are cordially invited to the Nikkah of [Groom] and [Bride], In sha Allah after Asr prayer on [Date] at [Mosque/Venue]. Please join us in prayer for the couple.

6. Mehndi

Dhol, colours and a long night ahead! Join us for the Mehndi of [Name] on [Date] at [Time], [Venue]. Dress code: yellow and green.

7. Walima

Mr. and Mrs. [Name] request the honour of your presence at the Walima reception of their son [Groom] with [Bride] on [Date] at [Time], [Venue].

Seven more Walima wordings in Dawat-e-Walima in English.

8. All functions on one card

The [Family] family invites you to the wedding celebrations of [Groom] and [Bride]. Mehndi: [Date, Venue]. Baraat: [Date, Venue]. Walima: [Date, Venue]. Your presence and prayers will make our happiness complete.

9. From the grandparents

With best compliments from [Grandfather's name] and family, who request your presence at the wedding of their grandson [Groom] on [Date] at [Venue].

10. Short version for WhatsApp

Assalam-o-Alaikum! You are invited to [Groom] and [Bride]'s wedding. All the functions, timings and maps are on your invitation: [link]

More in wedding invitation messages for WhatsApp.

Closing lines in English

• Awaiting your arrival: the English version of المنتظر.
• With best compliments from: followed by the family or grandparents.
• Your presence and prayers are our honour.
• RSVP: [Name], [phone number].

Small rules that keep it right

• Use 'Mr. and Mrs.' or 'Janab/Mohtarma', not both on the same card.
• Write the bride's name with her father's name ('daughter of'), as on the Urdu card.
• Keep dates in one format, for example 'Saturday, 14 March 2027'.
• Keep 'children are requested to stay home' as a small note at the end, if you need it.

Chandni and Jashan-e-Bahara are made for English text; browse all wedding invitations and try one with your names. Step by step: how to make an online wedding card in Pakistan. Need the Urdu card instead? The complete Urdu guide is شادی کارڈ اردو.