Henna Night Invitation
Henna Night Invitations: Colourful, Warm and Memorable
The henna night (kına gecesi) is the liveliest and most colourful celebration before a Turkish wedding, and the invitation should carry that energy. An e-invitation delivers the colours, the mood, the time and the photo-sharing link to your guests with one tap, with every detail of the night on their phone.
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What is a henna night and why does it matter?
Traditionally, the henna night is held for the bride-to-be before she leaves her family home, hosted by close female relatives and friends. Music, songs, games and the henna ceremony itself are at its heart.
The invitation conveys this joy and warmth to guests. It usually has a more colourful, cheerful and personal tone than a wedding invitation.
Style and design of a henna invitation
A henna invitation can be bolder than a wedding or engagement invitation:
- Bright, vivid colours such as red, orange and green
- More playful, informal typography
- Photos that show the bride-to-be's carefree moments
- A cheerful, affectionate tone in the text
- Emojis, if they suit you
UQR Event offers two henna invitation templates, each with a different mood.
What to include in a henna invitation
- The bride-to-be's name and the hosts' names
- Date and time of the henna night (usually an evening)
- Venue name, address and map directions
- A deadline for RSVPs
- A dress code note (red and gold are traditional; mention if it is outdoors)
- Any special notes for guests
An e-invitation presents all of this clearly on a single page.
Planning for your guests
Henna nights are usually for a close circle, so the guest list is smaller than a wedding. Even so, you need to:
- Know in advance who is definitely coming
- Plan food and drinks
- Organise who will apply the henna and the flow of the evening
Collecting RSVPs through the invitation keeps this organised.
Photos and memories from the henna night
A henna night is one of the most photographed celebrations, and guests often take excellent photos.
A QR code on the tables lets guests upload those photos to a shared gallery without installing an app, so every memory of the night ends up in one album.
See our QR photo sharing guide for the details.
Printed henna invitation cards
Many families still hand out printed henna invitations, which is a chance to make them colourful and eye-catching.
With a QR code on the printed card, guests can also open the digital invitation to get the map, the RSVP section and the photo-sharing link.
Getting started with your henna night invitation
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Set the date
Agree on a date with the bride-to-be, close family and friends.
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Choose the venue
Decide on the home, hall or garden for the henna night.
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Pick a template
Choose a colourful, cheerful template that suits the mood.
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Enter the details
Add the date, time, venue, dress code and any special notes.
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Share with your guests
Send the invitation by WhatsApp or SMS, perhaps with a short personal note.
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Prepare the QR codes
Print the QR code on any printed cards and prepare table labels for photo sharing.
Frequently asked questions
How long before the wedding is the henna night held?
Traditionally the night before the wedding, although it can be held a few days or a week earlier. Send the invitation one to two weeks before the henna night.
Are only women invited to a henna night?
Traditionally, yes. Today, close male friends and relatives are sometimes invited too; if so, make it clear in the invitation.
How do I handle guests' dietary needs?
Ask guests in the invitation text to let you know about any dietary needs when they reply, and plan the menu accordingly.
Where can I see the henna invitation templates?
You can try all the henna templates on your own phone on our live demo page.