Built for Turkish families across Europe and beyond
Davetiyelink is a digital invitation platform from Turkey, used by couples in Turkey and by Turkish families living abroad. Common situations include:
- A wedding in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany or elsewhere, with Turkish relatives and international friends on the same guest list.
- A wedding in Turkey, with guests who need to fly in from abroad and plan time off weeks ahead.
- Two celebrations – for example a ceremony abroad and a party in the family's hometown – explained clearly in one invitation.
- Related events such as a henna night (kına), engagement or circumcision celebration, each with its own invitation.
Two languages, one link
Every text in your invitation is editable, so you can place a Turkish invitation from the parents and an English version side by side. You can also add a short note for international guests about what to expect at a Turkish wedding – the henna night, the gift ceremony, or the dress code.
When you create the invitation you also choose the language of the guest interface: Turkish, English or German. Buttons and prompts – for the RSVP form, directions and guest book – then appear in that language.
What your invitation can include
- Animated opening: an envelope, a wax seal or a curtain, depending on the template.
- Music: a song of your choice plays as guests open the invitation.
- Venue and directions: address plus a map link that opens navigation on the guest's phone.
- Schedule: times for the ceremony, reception, dinner or henna night.
- RSVP: guests accept or decline in a few taps and tell you how many people are coming.
- Memory wall and guest book: wishes and messages collected in one place.
- Photos via QR code: guests upload their photos on the day without installing an app.
Know your numbers
Large Turkish weddings make headcount planning hard, and the venue, catering and seating all depend on it. With Davetiyelink's RSVP panel you see who has accepted, who has declined and the total number of guests, and you can download the list as a CSV file for your venue or caterer. Add a clear reply-by date in both languages so you have final numbers in time.
Two celebrations, one invitation
Many families celebrate twice: once where the couple lives and once in the family's hometown in Turkey. Your invitation can show both events clearly, each with its own date, time, venue and map link. Explain which guests are invited to which celebration, or create a separate invitation for each event with its own RSVP list. That keeps planning for both venues cleanly apart, and nobody is unsure where they are expected. You can also create a separate invitation in a matching design for the henna night or the engagement.
Inviting guests from abroad to a wedding in Turkey
If the wedding is in Turkey and many guests live abroad, early and clear information matters most. A digital invitation arrives instantly, can be updated if anything changes and keeps the date, time, venue, map and contact details in one place. Guests who cannot travel can decline straight away, so you plan with realistic numbers.
Turkish wedding traditions, briefly explained for your guests
Guests attending their first Turkish wedding appreciate a little context. You can add a short section in English to your invitation, for example:
- Henna night (kına): an evening before the wedding, usually with the bride's family and friends, with music, dancing and henna. If international friends are invited, tell them what to expect and whether there is a dress code.
- Gift ceremony (takı): at many Turkish weddings guests present the couple with gold or money. A friendly line such as "Your presence is the only gift we need" helps guests who are unsure.
- Length and flow: Turkish weddings can be long and lively. A schedule with times helps guests who need to leave early or are bringing children.
- Food and drinks: if, for example, no alcohol will be served or there is a set menu, a short note avoids surprises.
Everyone feels welcome, and you no longer have to answer the same questions on the phone again and again.
When to send your invitation
For a wedding in the country where you live, six to eight weeks' notice is usually enough. If guests need to travel – for example to a wedding in Turkey – announce the date early and send the full invitation as soon as the venue and schedule are confirmed. Because a digital invitation can be updated, the link stays the same and guests always see the latest version. When setting the reply-by date, keep school holidays and summer travel in mind so families can plan ahead.
Share it anywhere
Your invitation is a link. Post it in the family WhatsApp group, send it by email or text message, or print a QR code on a paper card. Guests do not need an account or an app.
Templates
Our template gallery includes designs for weddings, engagements, henna nights, circumcision celebrations and birthdays, from classic and elegant to modern and minimal. Every template can be personalised with your own words, photos and colours.
Pricing
You can start for free: the Starter plan costs 0 ₺ and covers up to 10 guests, so you can try everything first. For larger weddings there are the Standard (1,000 ₺), Premium (2,500 ₺) and Corporate (5,000 ₺) plans. Prices are in Turkish lira and are the same wherever you live. See the pricing page for full details.