EmailPros creates digital video invitations that you can share on WhatsApp for umembeso, lobola celebrations, umabo, mahlabiso, traditional weddings, tombstone unveilings and birthdays. You send us your event details and photos, we design a short personalised video with music and your cultural colours, and you share it with your guests in one tap.
Whether you are planning a Zulu umembeso, a Sotho or Tswana traditional wedding or the unveiling of a loved one's tombstone, a video invitation is a modern, respectful way to set the tone for your day.
Why choose EmailPros for your video invitation?
- Made for your culture: our video invitations are not generic templates. We include the colours, patterns, attire and music that suit your ceremony, whether it is an umembeso or a mahlabiso celebration.
- Easy to share on WhatsApp: you receive a video file that plays on any phone and can be forwarded to family groups, posted as a WhatsApp Status or shared on Facebook.
- Affordable: digital invitation prices in South Africa vary a lot. Our packages are affordable without compromising on quality, and there are no printing or delivery costs.
- Everything in one place: date, time, venue, dress code, a map pin and RSVP details, all in one short video.
Types of video invitations we make
Umembeso video invitations
Umembeso is the Zulu ceremony where the groom's family brings gifts, such as blankets, clothing and household items, to the bride's family to thank them for raising her. It is a day of singing, dancing and celebration. Our umembeso invitation video maker takes the stress out of your planning: from the umembeso invitation background to the music, every detail is tailored to you. We can use Zulu beadwork patterns, traditional attire photos and the colours you have chosen for the day.
Umabo invitations
Umabo is the Zulu traditional wedding ceremony, held at the groom's family home, where the bride's family brings gifts like blankets, grass mats and household items for the groom's family. Many couples hold umabo alongside or after a white wedding. We design umabo invitations that can be shared on their own or together with your white wedding invitation.
Lobola invitation videos
Lobola negotiations themselves are a private matter between the two families, but many families celebrate once lobola has been agreed. A lobola invitation video is a beautiful way to invite relatives and friends to that celebration. We use respectful wording and can include the families' surnames and clan names if you wish. Lobola goes by different names across cultures, such as ilobolo (Zulu), ikhazi (Xhosa), bogadi (Tswana) and magadi (Pedi), and we will use the terms your family prefers.
Mahlabiso ceremony invitations
Celebrate Sesotho and Sepedi traditions with a mahlabiso invitation. Mahlabiso is a celebration that welcomes the new bride into her husband's family, with gifts, traditional food, singing and dancing. Our videos capture the spirit of your heritage, from Sepedi wedding dances to Sesotho seshoeshoe fabrics and blankets.
Traditional wedding invitations for every culture
Whether it is a Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Tswana, Pedi, Venda or Tsonga traditional wedding, we create invitations that reflect your culture. That includes Zulu traditional wedding invitation designs, Tswana traditional wedding invitation templates with shweshwe-inspired patterns, Xhosa wedding invitations with traditional beadwork styles, and Sotho traditional wedding designs.
Tombstone unveiling invitations
We also make video invitations for solemn occasions such as tombstone unveilings. Our tombstone unveiling invitation cards, unveiling invitation videos and banner designs are respectful and elegant, with a photo of your loved one, their dates and a short message. We keep the music, colours and wording calm and dignified.
Birthdays, umemulo and other celebrations
We also design video invitations for milestone birthdays, umemulo coming-of-age ceremonies, baby showers, graduations, church events and anniversaries.
How it works
- Contact us: tell us what kind of event you are planning through our contact page.
- Send your details and photos: see the list below.
- We design your video: we put together your invitation with music, text and your photos.
- Review and approve: you check the preview and tell us about any changes to spelling, dates or photos.
- Receive your final video: we send the finished video, ready to share on WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram.
What to send us
- The type of event (for example umembeso, umabo, lobola celebration, tombstone unveiling or birthday)
- The names as they should appear, including surnames and clan names if you want them
- Date, start time and venue, with a Google Maps link if possible
- Dress code or colour theme
- RSVP contact name and number, and the RSVP date
- 3 to 10 good-quality photos (for an unveiling, a photo of your loved one)
- Any wording in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana, Sepedi, Tshivenda, Xitsonga or English that you want included
- A song you would like, or let us choose suitable music
Please check all names, dates and spellings carefully before you approve your video, especially names in your home language.
Additional features and options
- Umembeso invitation cards: if you prefer a still image, we also design umembeso invitation cards, Zulu wedding invitation cards and Sotho wedding cards that can be shared on WhatsApp or printed.
- Digital wedding invitation videos: an exciting alternative to printed wedding invitation cards.
- Editable wording: need to change a date or venue? We can update your tombstone unveiling invitation, umemulo invitation or wedding video.
- Download to keep: you receive your umembeso invitation video as a download, so you keep a digital keepsake of your special event.
- Matching designs: invitation card, video and a WhatsApp Status version in the same style.
For more designs and options, visit our sister agency Mansa Digital.
Contact us
Interested in a lobola invitation video or an invitation for the unveiling of a tombstone? Planning a Tsonga, Tswana, Venda or Xhosa celebration? EmailPros is your one-stop place for culturally rich, creatively designed video invitations. Contact us today and let's make your celebration unforgettable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an umembeso invitation video?
Send us your names, the date, time and venue, your colour theme and a few photos. We design a personalised umembeso video with music and Zulu-inspired graphics, send you a preview and then the final video to share on WhatsApp.
Can I share the video invitation on WhatsApp?
Yes. We send a video file that plays on Android phones and iPhones and can be forwarded to family groups or posted as a WhatsApp Status.
What is the difference between umembeso and umabo?
At umembeso, the groom's family brings gifts to the bride's family. At umabo, the Zulu traditional wedding held at the groom's home, the bride's family brings gifts for the groom's family. We make invitations for both.
Do you make tombstone unveiling invitations?
Yes. We design respectful tombstone unveiling invitation videos and cards with a photo of your loved one, their dates, the venue and RSVP details, using calm music and colours.
Can the invitation be in isiZulu, Sesotho or another language?
Yes. Send us the wording in your preferred language, or a mix of languages, and we will include it. Please double-check spellings on the preview before you approve.
How much does a video invitation cost?
Prices depend on the length of the video and how many photos and changes you need. Contact us with your event details for a quote.