For many Sri Lankan couples, an invitation in Sinhala isn't just a translation of the English version — it's a different design tradition altogether, often paired with illustrated Kandyan artwork, traditional motifs, and wording conventions that don't map directly from English.
Traditional Kandyan themes
Kandyan-style digital invitations typically use illustrated bride and groom artwork in traditional dress, ornamental borders, and a colour palette rooted in Kandyan wedding aesthetics — deep reds, golds and maroons are common. These are usually built as "Without Photos" designs, since the illustrated artwork is the visual centrepiece rather than a couple photo.
Modern Sinhala layouts
Not every Sinhala invitation needs to be traditional. Plenty of couples want a contemporary layout — clean typography, modern colour accents, their own photos — with the wording simply presented in Sinhala rather than English. This works well with a "With Photos" package if you have engagement or pre-shoot photos you want featured.
What to prepare before requesting a design
Sinhala text needs to be provided as accurate, already-translated copy rather than a literal translation of an English draft, since wedding invitation phrasing in Sinhala follows its own conventions (formal address forms, honorifics for parents, auspicious time wording for the ceremony, etc.). Having this ready — even in a rough draft — speeds up the design process considerably.
Useful details to have ready:
- Bride and groom's full names (and any honorific forms used for parents)
- Ceremony date, auspicious time if applicable, and venue name/address
- Reception details if separate from the ceremony
- Any specific wording your family always includes (blessings, quotes, religious references)
Bilingual invitations
It's common to want both languages — Sinhala for one set of guests, English for another — from the same visual theme. This is usually handled as two versions of the same design rather than a single bilingual page, so both read naturally rather than looking cramped.
If you're planning a Sinhala or bilingual digital wedding invitation, message us on WhatsApp with your ceremony details and we'll recommend a theme — traditional or modern — and confirm pricing. See our pricing page for package tiers.