Christening and Naming Ceremony Invitation Wordings
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Christening and naming ceremony invitations can have a wide range of wordings - these days there is no real right or wrong and the wording for christenings/baptism, thanksgiving and naming ceremonies are generally interchangeable. People tend to choose wording that is most appropriate for the atmosphere they are trying to create for the event.
The invitation will usually come from the parents of the child, although very occasionally the godparents get a mention, for example if they are helping out with the cost. Generally, surnames are used only in the most formal of invitations: Elizabeth and Geoff Smith Using nicknames eg Lizzie rather than Elizabeth would be appropriate for a more informal atmosphere or where all the guests would normally use the nickname. Lizzie and Geoff For a very relaxed feel, leave out the parent's names altogether (although you might want to add them to the RSVP information to avoid any confusion). Please join us for the Baptism of our son You’re invited to the naming of
Lizzie, Geoff, Maisie and Kate The usual format is to have child's name on a separate line to give it impact. Elizabeth and Geoff would like you to join them Oscar James Generally the first name and middle name is used, although the surname can be included if it hasn't already been used for the parents. This can also be useful to clarify the name the child will use if the parents have different surnames Elizabeth and Geoff would like you to join them Oscar James Smith
The standard format would be to give the time, date and the place for the ceremony:
For a reception in a venue the wording is usually
or Afterwards at Thistle Hotel, Watford Road, St Albans Where the reception is at home the wording can simply be: Afterwards at home or And afterwards at their house This can be followed by the home address or the address can be included in the RSVP information. To give guests a bit more of an idea of what to expect wordings can be customised, for example: Followed by a BBQ at our home Followed by afternoon tea at our home And to celebrate afterwards at their home and afterwards at For a naming ceremony where the reception is in the same place as the ceremony, the wording can be adapted as follows: and afterwards And to lunch afterwards And we hope that you’ll stay for some lunch afterwards Traditionally guests would respond in writing to the home address. RSVP to 27 Carlisle Place, St Albans, Herts, AL2 5XP For a more contemporary look or where time is short, an email address or telephone number can be included: RSVP to 27 Carlisle Place, St Albans, Herts, AL2 5XP Including a date by which to respond is becoming more common and can help with planning particularly where guest numbers need to be confirmed in advance. RSVP by 14th July 2008 to
Where the home address has already been used, the following wording is suitable: RSVP to the above address
Elizabeth and Geoff invite you to the *** Elizabeth and Geoff would like you to join them ***
*** Elizabeth and Geoff invite you to the Baptism of Please join us for the Baptism of our son RSVP by 14th July 2008 to Help us celebrate love and new life, Our baby is a blessing,
*** Elizabeth and Geoff Smith
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Elizabeth and Geoff And to celebrate afterwards at their home *** Elizabeth & Geoff ***
Elizabeth and Geoff invite you to the Naming Ceremony of
Elizabeth and Geoff invite you to the Naming Ceremony of You’re invited to the Naming Ceremony of
You’re invited to the naming of
*** You’re invited to Oscar James’s Naming |
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