Wedding Card Wording Examples (Formal, Friendly and Casual)
Updated 2 October 2026 ·2 min read
The right words make guests feel honoured. Below is the usual structure of a Malaysian wedding card, followed by examples you can copy and adapt.
How a wedding card is structured
- 1Opening greeting, such as "Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh".
- 2The hosts: usually the couple's parents, for example "Encik Hassan bin Ali & Puan Aminah binti Yusof".
- 3The invitation line: inviting guests to their children's wedding.
- 4The couple's names: full names or the names they are known by, such as "Adib & Suraya".
- 5Event details: day, date, time and full address.
- 6Closing: hoping for the guest's presence and blessings, plus a contact number.
Formal wording (from the family)
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Encik Hassan bin Ali & Puan Aminah binti Yusof request the honour of your presence at the wedding of their son Muhammad Adib bin Hassan to Nur Suraya binti Rahman on Friday, 23 October 2026 from 11 am to 4 pm at Dewan Merak Kayangan, Kuala Lumpur.
Short and friendly wording
With grateful hearts, we invite you and your family to our wedding, Adib & Suraya. Friday, 23 October 2026 · 11 am Dewan Merak Kayangan Your presence and blessings would mean so much to us.
Casual wording for friends
We're finally getting married! 🎉 Come celebrate with Adib & Suraya. Friday, 23 October 2026, 11 am Dewan Merak Kayangan Please RSVP at this link. See you there!
A Malay pantun invitation
A pantun is a traditional Malay four-line verse. Many couples add one to the card; this one is original and free to use.
Sirih junjung di atas dulang, Bunga rampai harum mewangi; Hajat di hati menjemput datang, Meraikan kami di hari bahagia ini.
Closing lines
- Your presence and blessings would be deeply appreciated.
- We would be honoured to celebrate this day with you.
- For any questions, please contact Encik Hassan (012-345 6789).
- Thank you for making time to celebrate with us.
Tips for writing your card
- Use the right titles for VIP guests, such as Dato' and Datin or Tan Sri and Puan Sri.
- Give the full address and add a Waze or Google Maps link.
- State both start and end times so guests can plan their journey.
- Use formal wording for your parents' guests and casual wording for friends.