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A Hebrew-English wedding website guests can actually use

A bilingual wedding website should give every guest the same practical information, even when the wording and reading direction change. Translate the full guest journey, not just the opening heading.

TheVows team Updated 5 min read

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Review both languages from opening the invitation through submitting an RSVP.

Start from one shared fact sheet

Collect the names in both languages, event date, venue address and agreed times in one place. A shared fact sheet makes it easier to keep the two versions consistent.

Write the month name in English to avoid day/month ambiguity. Include the weekday and verify it. For guests travelling from abroad, state that event times are in Israel local time and confirm the details with the venue.

  • Agree how the couple's and venue's names are spelled.
  • Use the same event date and times in both languages.
  • Include a readable venue name as well as a map link.

Write naturally in each language

The two versions do not need to be word-for-word translations. Keep your tone while making the information natural for each reader. A short Hebrew heading may need a different English phrase.

Pay particular attention to meal selection, party size and additional-event instructions. A henna celebration or Shabbat Chatan may need a brief explanation for unfamiliar guests. Machine translation can help draft copy; it does not verify the event facts.

Check right-to-left layouts without reversing the details

Review the actual design on a phone in Hebrew and English. Telephone numbers, addresses and links should remain readable within Hebrew text. Long names can wrap differently, so test both versions in your chosen template.

Make the language switch easy to find and ensure guests can reach the RSVP without understanding the default language. Nobody should have to guess a button's meaning just to choose English.

Finish with two guest reviews

Ask a Hebrew reader and an English reader to review the same invitation. Each should be able to identify the date, venue and time, understand who is invited and find the response form. Use suitable test links so real responses are not changed.

When an important detail changes, update both languages and check again. An old ceremony time in one version creates two different instructions even when the design looks consistent.

Before you finish

  • Names and venue spelling are correct in both languages.
  • The date is unambiguous and Israel local time is stated where useful.
  • The design and RSVP have been reviewed on mobile in both languages.
  • Event changes have been applied to every version.

Questions along the way

Do we need a separate website for each language?

Not necessarily. A language switch can present one wedding with language-specific content. Check that the facts and response form remain consistent.

Is automatic translation enough?

It can help create a draft. Review names, venue, date, times and guest instructions yourself, and ask someone who reads the language to check the result.

Two languages, one wedding

TheVows wedding websites offer language switching and Hebrew and English text direction. The number of available languages depends on the plan; review personal content before publishing.

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