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Wedding reception & walima invitations

A reception or walima invitation invites guests to the celebration after the wedding, usually an evening dinner. Because it often has the largest guest list, it should be clear about time, venue, dress code (often formal or black tie) and RSVP, so the hall and caterer get accurate numbers.

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By the Ivory Gate team, Surrey BC

What to include in a Reception & Walima invitation

  1. 01Couple's names
  2. 02Date and time (cocktail hour and dinner if they differ)
  3. 03Venue and parking
  4. 04Dress code
  5. 05RSVP date

Reception & Walima invitation wording you can copy

English
Please join us for an evening of dinner, dancing and dua to celebrate Noor and Zayn.
Walima (English)
With gratitude to Allah, the families of Noor and Zayn invite you to the Walima.

Tips from families who've done it

  • Velvet Crimson and Emerald Darbar suit black-tie evening receptions.

Designs made for this occasion

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Velvet Crimson

Heavy crimson theatre curtains rise on a black-tie evening in gold.

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Emerald Darbar

Fly through a carved jharokha arch into deep emerald, lit with drifting gold dust.

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Noor

A pierced brass lantern ignites under a crescent moon and lights a lattice of gold stars, made for Nikah and Walima.

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Midnight Mehfil

Paper lanterns rise into a starlit navy sky. Made for sangeet nights and receptions.

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Reception & Walima invitation FAQ

What is a walima?

A walima is the wedding banquet hosted by the groom's family after the nikah in Muslim weddings, traditionally to share the joy of the marriage with the community.

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