Wedding
How to make a wedding invitation video for WhatsApp Status and Reels
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Video invitations have become part of the Indian wedding: a short vertical film of the card, the couple's names and each function, set to music, posted on WhatsApp Status and Instagram. Studios charge ₹2,000 to ₹6,000 for one. Here is what makes a good one, and how to make yours from your invitation in a few minutes.
What makes a good invitation video
- Vertical, 9:16. 1080 × 1920 pixels fills a phone screen on Status and Reels.
- 30 to 45 seconds. WhatsApp Status plays up to 60 seconds, and guests rarely watch longer.
- One idea per screen. The blessing, the names, the date, then each function, each held long enough to read.
- Music that fits. A raga or a soft instrumental suits a wedding better than a loud film song, and avoids copyright trouble on Instagram.
- Readable words. Big names, short lines and enough contrast against the background.
What to show, in order
- A blessing or sacred symbol, if your family uses one.
- The couple's names, the biggest words in the video.
- The wedding date and city.
- Each function: its name, date and place.
- An ending: "Join us" or "Save the date", and the families' names.
Make the video from your invitation
On Shubh the video is made from the invitation you have already written, so the names, dates and design always match.
- Make your invitation and publish it.
- On the share page, find Video for WhatsApp Status and Reels and tap Make video.
- The video is made on your own phone or computer, page by page with the design's raga, in about a minute. Nothing is uploaded.
- Tap Share video to post it to WhatsApp Status or Instagram, or save it to your phone.
Video and link together
A video is made for watching, not replying: guests can't tap a venue or say who is coming. The best approach uses both:
- Post the video on your Status and Instagram so everyone hears the news.
- Send each guest the invitation link on WhatsApp, with the map, functions and an RSVP button.
See how to send your invitation on WhatsApp, and find words for the caption in 30 wedding invitation messages.
Questions
- How long should a wedding invitation video be?
- 30 to 45 seconds. That is long enough to show the names, date and each function, and short enough that guests watch it to the end.
- What size is a video for WhatsApp Status?
- Vertical 9:16, 1080 × 1920 pixels. The same size works for Instagram Reels and Stories.
- Can guests RSVP from a video invitation?
- No. Pair the video with an invitation link: guests open the link to see the venue map and reply for each function.
Make your wedding invitation
Choose a design, add your words and functions, and send it on WhatsApp. Guests reply in one tap. Free to start.