Arabic and English Wedding Invitations for One Wedding

For a wedding where guests read Arabic and English, make two invitations: one in Arabic and one in English, with the same design and the same details. Then send each guest the version they read. A single Koroty invitation is currently in one language, so two languages means two invitations.

This is the approach I recommend, and it is also the honest one. Koroty is the platform I build, and I'd rather tell you what it does today than promise a mixed-language page. This guide covers how to set it up, how to sort your guests, and how to word both versions so they match.

Can one invitation be in Arabic and English at the same time? #

Not currently. Each Koroty invitation is in one language, Arabic or English. There is no toggle that switches a single link between the two.

The practical answer is one wedding, two invitations. You build the Arabic one, build the English one, and give each guest the link that fits them. Both can use the same design, so the families see the same look, the same date and the same venue.

It sounds like double work, but most of the work is shared. Names, date, venue, photos, music and schedule are the same. The only new work is writing the text twice.

Mahal Gold, shown here, is maroon and antique gold, with golden palaces, stone arches and hanging bells inside the invitation. Designs are available in Arabic or English, so pick one you like in both.

How do you set up two invitations for one wedding? #

1. Choose one design. Use the same design in both languages so the two sides feel like one event.
2. Build the first invitation. Fill in names, date, venue, schedule, photos and music.
3. Build the second one in the other language. Start a new invitation and set “Invitation:” to English at the top of the editor. The screen stays in your language; only the invitation changes..
4. Compare them side by side. Check that the date, time, venue name and map point to the same place.
5. Add guests to the right invitation. Each guest only belongs to the invitation they will receive.
6. Send in batches. Use "Send" next to each name, and "Send to next" to continue.

When you change a detail later, such as a start time, change it in both invitations and press "Update" in each. The links don't change. For editing, see how to edit a wedding invitation after sending.

Design yours free and open the same design in Arabic and in English to see them next to each other.

How do you sort guests into a language? #

This is the most important step, and it is simpler than it sounds. Ask one question about each person: which language would they rather read?

• Guests who read Arabic comfortably get the Arabic invitation.
• Guests who read English comfortably get the English invitation.
• Guests who read both get whichever you choose. If in doubt, pick the language of the family that is hosting them.
• Guests you aren't sure about: ask a relative who knows them, or ask them directly before you send.

Use groups in the guest list to keep this organized. In each invitation, create groups such as "Bride's family" and "Groom's family", or label groups by language. Keep one master spreadsheet with a column for the language, then import each half into the correct invitation as an Excel or CSV file. That way no one gets both and no one gets neither. For more on lists, read how to build a wedding guest list.

A caution: the seat limit and the dashboard work separately in each invitation. So your total headcount is the sum of two dashboards. Add them up in a spreadsheet when you talk to the venue, or export each guest list and replies as CSV and combine them.

How do you keep the wording consistent in both languages? #

A translated invitation should say the same thing, not the same words. Aim for these points:

1. Same facts. Date, time, venue, address and dress code match exactly.
2. Same tone. If the Arabic is formal, the English shouldn't be casual.
3. Same level of detail. Don't mention children, gifts or parking in only one language.
4. Names consistent. Decide how each name is written in the other script and use it everywhere.
5. Dates written clearly. Write the month in words in English to avoid confusion between day-first and month-first dates. Check Hijri dates with the free Hijri date converter if you include them.

For help with structure, read wedding invitation wording and etiquette.

Sample English lines #

Here are short English lines that match what a typical Arabic invitation says. Ask a native speaker to check your Arabic side.

Which names and spellings should you decide first? #

Names are where mismatches show up fastest. The same name can be spelled Mohammed, Muhammad or Mohamed in English, and a guest who sees two spellings on two invitations may think one is a mistake. Decide on one English spelling per person, and use it in every invitation, message and sign. The same goes for family names, the venue name and the city.

If a name appears in your passport or official documents in a certain spelling, some people use that. It's your choice, as long as it's consistent. Also decide the order: first name then family name, or the reverse, and use the same order in both.

What about the mixed-language moments, such as the QR ticket and the map? #

The map opens Google Maps with a tap. The venue's name, however, appears as you write it, so write it in the script that each guest can find on a map and sign at the door. The day's schedule and the notes for guests are text you write, so they follow the language of each invitation.

If you use QR entry tickets for confirmed guests, each invitation has its own scanner and its own door helper link. Open both links on the phone at the door, or give your helper both. If a ticket shows “Not a ticket for this event”, it belongs to the other invitation: switch links and scan again.

What does it cost to make two? #

Each invitation is a separate payment. Design and preview are free, and the permanent link needs one payment per invitation with no subscription. In the US and Europe that is $29, and your country's price is on the pricing page. Every invitation after your first paid one is 50% off automatically, which helps here.

Frequently asked questions #

Can I put Arabic and English text in the same invitation? #

Not currently. Each invitation is in one language, Arabic or English. If your guests read both, make two invitations and send each guest the one they read.

Which language should I choose for a guest who reads both? #

Choose the one that suits their family or the one they use with you. If you're unsure, ask them.

Will the two invitations have the same link? #

No. Each invitation has its own link, and each guest has a personal link inside the invitation they belong to.

Do I need to update both when plans change? #

Yes. Edit each one and press "Update". The links stay the same.

Is there a way to combine the guest lists? #

Export each guest list and its replies as a CSV file and join them in a spreadsheet.

The bottom line #

One wedding, two invitations, each in the language your guests read. Keep the facts and the names identical, and sort your guests before you send. Browse Koroty's designs, or read the digital wedding invitations guide.