Wedding invitations for relatives abroad

Aunts in Sydney, cousins in Doha, friends in Tokyo: one link reaches them all, with the date and time they need to plan flights and leave.

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How do I invite relatives abroad to a wedding in Nepal?

Send them the same digital card as everyone else, but earlier and with a few additions. Relatives abroad need time to book leave and flights, so invite them six to eight weeks ahead, or send a save-the-date as soon as the saait is fixed.

Show the date in both the Bikram Sambat and Gregorian calendars, write the time as Nepal time, and add a short English line for family members who do not read Devanagari. Sharing a personal link on WhatsApp or Viber lets them RSVP from wherever they live.

What to add for guests abroad

The Gregorian date beside the Bikram Sambat date. Relatives abroad plan by the English calendar.
The time with “Nepal time” after it, since Nepal is UTC+5:45 and guests often convert it wrongly.
The nearest city or airport for weddings outside Kathmandu, so guests know where to fly in.
An English line or page for children and spouses who grew up abroad.
A contact number with WhatsApp or Viber for questions about travel and stay.

For those who cannot travel

Many relatives abroad will not make it, and they still want to be part of the day. If the family is streaming the ceremony, add the link or the Facebook or YouTube page name to the card. A line such as “If you cannot join us, we would love your blessings” gives them a warm way to reply.

Why a link works better than a posted card

A printed card sent by post can take weeks to reach another country and may arrive after the wedding. A link arrives in seconds, opens in any phone browser without an app, and can be updated if the saait or venue changes after it is sent.

Each guest can get their own personal link with their name on the card, so an uncle in Qatar sees his own name the same way a neighbour in Kathmandu does.

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Inviting relatives abroad: common questions

How early should I invite relatives who live abroad?: Six to eight weeks before the wedding is a good minimum, and earlier for peak wedding seasons when flights to Nepal are expensive. Send a short save-the-date as soon as the saait is fixed, then the full card with the programme once the venues are confirmed.
How should the wedding time be shown for guests in other countries?: Write the time followed by “Nepal time” or “NPT”. Nepal is UTC+5:45, an unusual offset that guests often get wrong when converting. For a live stream, adding the time in one or two major guest countries can help, but keep the Nepal time as the main one.
Should I add a live stream link to the wedding card?: Yes, if the ceremony is being streamed. Relatives abroad who cannot travel are the main audience for it. Add the link or the channel name on the card or on a separate page, and remember that a digital card can be updated later if the link changes.
Can a wedding card be used for a visa application?: A wedding card can support an application, but embassies usually ask for a formal invitation letter from the host with passport and relationship details. Check the requirements of the embassy that issues the guest’s visa, and use the card as an extra document rather than a replacement.

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How do I invite relatives abroad to a wedding in Nepal?

What to add for guests abroad

The Gregorian date beside the Bikram Sambat date. Relatives abroad plan by the English calendar.
The time with “Nepal time” after it, since Nepal is UTC+5:45 and guests often convert it wrongly.
The nearest city or airport for weddings outside Kathmandu, so guests know where to fly in.
An English line or page for children and spouses who grew up abroad.
A contact number with WhatsApp or Viber for questions about travel and stay.

Why a link works better than a posted card

Each guest can get their own personal link with their name on the card, so an uncle in Qatar sees his own name the same way a neighbour in Kathmandu does.

Inviting relatives abroad: common questions

How early should I invite relatives who live abroad?

Six to eight weeks before the wedding is a good minimum, and earlier for peak wedding seasons when flights to Nepal are expensive. Send a short save-the-date as soon as the saait is fixed, then the full card with the programme once the venues are confirmed.

How should the wedding time be shown for guests in other countries?

Write the time followed by “Nepal time” or “NPT”. Nepal is UTC+5:45, an unusual offset that guests often get wrong when converting. For a live stream, adding the time in one or two major guest countries can help, but keep the Nepal time as the main one.

Should I add a live stream link to the wedding card?

Yes, if the ceremony is being streamed. Relatives abroad who cannot travel are the main audience for it. Add the link or the channel name on the card or on a separate page, and remember that a digital card can be updated later if the link changes.

Can a wedding card be used for a visa application?

A wedding card can support an application, but embassies usually ask for a formal invitation letter from the host with passport and relationship details. Check the requirements of the embassy that issues the guest’s visa, and use the card as an extra document rather than a replacement.