Displaying, Framing and Caring for your nikahnama
Now that your nikahnama is here, you’re not going to want to keep it in a mailing tube forever! Here are some tips for caring for your nikahnama on your wedding date, and beyond.
Upon receiving your nikahnama:
Your nikahnama will likely arrive rolled in a tube, use some large heavy books to flatten it. You don’t want to have to struggle to keep it open while signing it.
Check spelling errors on the nikahnama, and report them immediately if you see them.
Decide who will be signing your nikahnama (And tell them to start practicing their signatures!)
Choose your pen for signing (See our blog post here about what pens are best to use!)
On your nikah day:
Designate one person who is in charge of transporting the nikahnama and pens, and storing it safely once it’s signed
Keep an extra sheet of cardstock paper handy for all signatories to practice signing their signature with your pen of choice, to get the best quality signatures
Tip: Wait for your ink to dry before making any rough movements with the nikahnama! You don't want a smudge.
The day of
Displaying your nikahnama:
If you’re unable to find a readymade frame for your nikahnama, we usually recommend these two options:
1. Find a readymade frame you like that is larger than the size of your nikahnama, and purchase a custom matboard that will fit your nikahnama into the exact size of your chosen frame. Here are some sites where you can purchase an inexpensive custom matboard: FrameItEasy, Matboard And More, Frame Destination, or talk to your local framer!
This way, you can keep the nikahnama displayed in its frame, and remove it only when it’s time to sign.
2. The other option is to display it only in its matboard, and wait til after the nikah to have it custom framed.
Display accessories
Many clients find beautiful easels to display their nikahnama safely at their nikah.
Alternatively, others set up a small table meant specifically for signing their nikahnama.
Sealing the deal
Custom Framing your nikahnama
Custom framing provides a very finished look to your nikahnama, and also helps preserve it by keeping it in a vacuum-sealed, airtight frame. However because the frame is sealed shut, you should only custom frame your nikahnama after it’s been signed.
Here are some of the custom framing options we always recommend:
-Local framers are often the easiest and most hands-on option
-Framebridge is a custom framing site that many of our customers love! (See pictured)
-Level Frames can frame your nikahnama in their studio, or send a custom frame directly to you with everything needed for framing at home. That way you don't have to worry about your signed nikahnama getting lost in the mail!
Happy signing!
