Walima Invitation Card Designs and Messages
Walima invitation messages and card designs: English, Urdu and Roman Urdu wording, design ideas in green, gold and ivory, and what to include.
Walima invitation messages and designs
The walima is the wedding feast hosted by the groom's family after the Nikah, a celebration of the marriage with family and friends. Its invitation is warm, dignified and often paired with the Nikah card in the same design. Below are messages in English, Urdu and Roman Urdu, then design ideas. Tap Copy and replace the words in brackets.
Walima invitation wording in English
- With the blessings of Allah, Mr and Mrs [Surname] request the pleasure of your company at the walima of their son [Groom] with [Bride], on [Date] at [Time], [Venue].
- The family of [Groom] cordially invites you to the walima dinner celebrating the marriage of [Groom] and [Bride].
- Please join us for the walima reception of [Groom] and [Bride], Insha'Allah on [Date] at [Venue].
- Your presence and duas are requested at the walima of our son [Groom].
Walima wording in Urdu
- بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْم
- آپ کو ہمارے بیٹے [دولہا کا نام] کی دعوتِ ولیمہ میں شرکت کی پرخلوص دعوت دی جاتی ہے۔
- ان شاء اللہ، دعوتِ ولیمہ [تاریخ] کو [وقت] بجے [مقام] پر ہوگی۔
- آپ کی شرکت ہمارے لیے باعثِ عزت ہوگی۔
Roman Urdu for WhatsApp
- Aap ko humare bete [Groom] ki dawat-e-walima mein shirkat ki dawat di jati hai. [Date], [Venue]. [link]
- Insha'Allah walima [Date] ko hai. Aap ki shirkat aur duaon ka intezar rahega.
- Walima ki taqreeb [Date] ko [Time] baje hai. Zaroor tashreef laaiye.
Short WhatsApp messages
- Assalamu alaikum [Name], please join us for [Groom] and [Bride]'s walima on [Date] at [Venue]. [link]
- Walima dinner on [Date], [Time]. We'd be honoured by your presence. Details: [link]
- Reminder: the walima is tonight at [Time]. See you there, Insha'Allah!
Card design ideas
- Emerald and gold arch: a deep green card with a gold mehrab arch framing the names, the most classic walima look.
- Ivory and gold calligraphy: a clean ivory card with the Bismillah in gold Arabic calligraphy at the top.
- Blush and gold floral: soft blush with gold florals, for a lighter, modern walima.
- Midnight blue with stars: a navy card with a crescent and fine gold stars, elegant for an evening dinner.
- Geometric jaali: a lattice pattern inspired by Mughal screens, in gold on cream.
- Matching Nikah and walima set: the same design for both events, with the walima card in a deeper shade.
- Digital invite with sections: one link with the Nikah, mehndi and walima, each with its own time and map.
Getting it right
- Name the hosts. The walima is usually hosted by the groom's family; say so.
- Match the Nikah card. Using the same design makes the two read as one celebration.
- Give the dinner time. Guests plan their evening around it.
- Use a clean Urdu font that renders well on phones.
- Check names in both scripts with a fluent reader.
The walima is a thank-you meal for a blessed marriage. The invitation should feel like an open table.
Before you send
- Hosts named: the groom's family
- Date, time and venue of the dinner
- Urdu and English checked by a fluent reader
- Matches the Nikah invitation's design
More walima lines
- The walima dinner of [Groom] and [Bride] will be held on [Date] at [Venue]. Your presence is requested.
- Join us in celebrating the newlyweds at the walima, Insha'Allah on [Date].
- We would be honoured by your presence at our son's walima. [Date], [Time].
- Dawat-e-walima mein aap ki tashreef aawari humare liye bais-e-masarrat hogi.
- Walima dinner tonight at [Time]. Hum aap ka intezar karenge!
- Please join the [Surname] family for the walima of [Groom] and [Bride].
Many families send the Nikah and walima together in one invitation, each with its own section and map, so guests see the full celebration at once and the groom's family can track RSVPs for the dinner separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is a walima?
A walima is the wedding feast, usually hosted by the groom's family after the Nikah, to celebrate the marriage with family and friends.
Who hosts the walima?
Traditionally the groom's family. Some families host it jointly or combine it with a reception.
When is the walima held?
Often a day or two after the Nikah, though some families hold it the same day. Customs vary.
Can the walima invitation be sent on WhatsApp?
Yes. A short message with the invite link and a personal greeting works well; call elders as well.
Related reading
- Muslim Wedding Invitation Card Designs
- Nikah Invitation Wording in English and Urdu
- Reception Invitation Messages for WhatsApp
Create your walima invitation on MyIndiAura, in a design that matches your Nikah card.
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