Turkish Söz (Promise Ceremony) Invitation Wording: Examples
What a Turkish söz (promise ceremony) is, what its invitation includes and translated examples, including combined söz and engagement wording.
A söz is the first formal gathering in which two families celebrate the couple's decision to marry, usually at the bride's family home with close relatives. Söz invitations are therefore simple, warm and family-focused.
What does a söz invitation include?
A short invitation line, the couple's and families' names, date and time, the address or venue and a reply-by date, since catering for a small ceremony depends on an exact headcount.
Example invitation lines
- Short: "We are giving our word; please be with us on this happy day."
- Meaningful: "Before setting out on a lifelong journey, we give our word in the presence of the families who raised us."
- Religious: "With God's permission and our families' blessing, we are making our promise."
- Söz and engagement together: "We invite you to our söz and engagement ceremony, where we will give our word and exchange rings."
Tracking RSVPs
With Biletora the söz invitation is sent via WhatsApp with a personal RSVP link (SMS if WhatsApp fails), and guests reply with attendance and party size. See the söz invitation page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should söz and engagement invitations be separate?+
If the ceremonies are on different days, yes. If they are held together, one invitation covers both.