The engagement party is the first formal announcement of the joy, and the first occasion that brings the two families together in front of relatives and friends. That is why its invitation deserves special care: gentle wording, clear details and a design worthy of the beginning. In this article we have gathered engagement invitation wording in different styles, ready to copy and adapt.
What does an engagement invitation include? #
- The host: usually the bride's father, or both families together.
- The couple's names, written as the family prefers.
- The type of occasion: engagement, reading of Al-Fatiha, or exchange of rings.
- The day, date and time.
- The place, with a map link if it is a hall or a home not everyone knows.
- An RSVP request if seats are limited.
Opening lines #
With Allah's blessing, and with hearts full of joy, we are honoured to invite you.
In the name of Allah we begin, in joy we gather, and with you our happiness is complete.
"And He placed between you affection and mercy." (Ar-Rum 30:21)
Formal wording in the family's name #
Mr Fahad Al-Hudhali requests the honour of your presence at the engagement of his daughter Rahaf to Mr Omar, son of Mr Abdulaziz Al-Mansour, on Friday evening, 5 December, at Al-Yasmeen Hall. Your presence will add to our joy.
The Al-Mansour and Al-Hudhali families are honoured to invite you to share their joy at the engagement of Omar and Rahaf.
With great happiness, the Al-Hudhali family is pleased to invite you to the engagement of their daughter. Your prayers are the most precious gift.
Religious wording #
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: "If someone whose religion and character please you comes to you, then marry him." Following this blessed Sunnah, we are honoured to invite you to the engagement of Omar and Rahaf.
In accordance with the Sunnah of Allah and His Messenger, and with grateful hearts, we invite you to share our joy at our children's engagement.
Modern wording for friends #
We said yes! And we want you with us to celebrate this beginning. The engagement of Omar and Rahaf.
We found each other, and now we want to celebrate with you. Welcome to our engagement.
The first step on a long and beautiful road, and we would love you to witness it.
Short lines for the card #
- With all our love, we invite you to our engagement party.
- Our joy is complete with you there.
- The engagement of Omar and Rahaf. It will be lovelier with you.
WhatsApp messages for an engagement invitation #
Assalamu alaikum. We are delighted to invite you to the engagement of Omar and Rahaf. The date and location are in the link: (invitation link)
My dear aunt, tonight is our night and it won't be the same without you! Your invitation to our engagement is here: (invitation link)
To send the invitation to each guest by name, read how to send a wedding invitation on WhatsApp. The same steps apply to an engagement.
Closing lines #
- Your presence will delight and honour us.
- We very much hope to see you.
- Kindly confirm your attendance one week before the date.
- Your prayers for their happiness are the finest gift.
Tips for an engagement invitation that works #
- Agree on the wording between the two families before sending, especially how the names are written.
- Keep it simpler than the wedding invitation: an engagement is a lighter, more intimate occasion.
- Send it two to three weeks ahead, and much earlier for travelling guests. See the ideal invitation timeline.
- Set the number of people per invitation if seats are limited, and if the party is adults-only choose kind wording for that.
- Keep the same design in mind for later if you love it: the designs suit a nikah or a wedding just as well.
Sending the engagement invitation by link #
To send your wording as an invitation guests open and reply to, see online engagement party invitations you send by link.
The bottom line #
A lovely engagement invitation is simple, warm and clear in its details. Choose wording that feels like your family, add the two names, the date and the place, and send it to each guest by name. For nikah wording, see nikah invitation wording. When you are ready, you can design your engagement invitation for free and preview it before sending.
Frequently asked questions #
What should an engagement invitation include? #
The hosts' names, the couple's names, the date, time and place, and a line asking guests to confirm attendance. A short opening, religious or warm, comes first.
Who sends the engagement invitation? #
In many Arab families the bride's family hosts the engagement, or both families invite together. For a small gathering the couple can invite friends directly.
How early should an engagement invitation be sent? #
Two to three weeks before is usually enough, since engagements are smaller than weddings. Give guests who travel more notice.
Can I send an engagement invitation on WhatsApp? #
Yes. Send each guest a short message with their name and the invitation link, so they can open it and reply with a tap. See sending invitations on WhatsApp.
Is an engagement party the same as a jaha? #
Not quite. A jaha is the formal visit in which the groom's family asks for the bride's hand, common in Jordan and Palestine; the engagement party is the celebration that may follow. See jaha invitation wording.
