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Casey
Beginner May 2019

Bilingual wedding invitations

Casey, on August 16, 2017 at 10:15 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 9

When my FSIL got married 10 years ago, she sent out two sets of invitations, one in English and one in Vietnamese. My fiance says that we probably don't need to do the same, since the vast majority of his family speaks English. The only exception is his grandmother, who lives with English-speaking relatives. I, however, think that his sister set a precedent and we'll come off looking rude if we don't send out a Vietnamese version. It's really only his family we have language concerns about, as my family only speaks English.

If you were in my shoes, would you send out two sets of invites, send out English only, or combine the two languages on the same invite?

9 Comments

Latest activity by Kelly King, on August 16, 2017 at 11:21 AM
  • Daniella
    VIP October 2017
    Daniella ·
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    Someone posted a thread about this a few weeks ago, someone suggested reverse invitations and I thought that was a really cool idea.

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  • Rachel
    Super May 2018
    Rachel ·
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    I always thought side-by-side invites were super cute! That way both cultures can be exposed to the other language on the invite.

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  • MrsSki
    Master April 2017
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    I'd do double-sided invitations! Vietnamese on one side, English on the other. It would be cool to have both, and guests can choose which side to put on their fridge (if they do that sort of thing). It's also cheaper than doing two separate pages

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  • KCJV
    Super February 2018
    KCJV ·
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    I'm ordering a template from Invitations by Tiffany on Etsy. She has bilingual Vietnamese/English invites that look really nice.

    ETA: Although most of my FH's family speaks English, we are including Vietnamese out of respect for his parents and older relatives who primarily speak Vietnamese.

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  • Yoomie
    VIP October 2018
    Yoomie ·
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    About 30 of my 150 guests read Vietnamese so for those guests, I'm including a translation card with the formal invitations.

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  • BrooklynBride
    Expert December 2017
    BrooklynBride ·
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    I like the double sided idea, with one side English and another Vietnamese. I am Chinese, so I will be doing a card where half of it is in Chinese and the other half English but on the same side... if that makes sense.

    Here's an inspiration pic:


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  • BrooklynBride
    Expert December 2017
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    Sorry double post


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  • TealWedding
    Super September 2017
    TealWedding ·
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    I think doing double sided would be so cool and a beautiful nod to FH's family

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  • Kelly King
    Kelly King ·
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    Yes, you can do a 2 sided invitation for everyone, or you can order a smaller amount of a translated version. I recommend using the search tools here on WW to locate a consultant or dealer near you who can assist. Some custom stationers can provide both versions for one low package price.

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