Christening Invitation Wording: 40+ Examples

A christening invitation usually covers two events — the service and whatever happens afterwards — for a guest list that mixes church regulars and people who have not been in years. Here are 40+ wording examples.

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Classic christening wording

1. Please join us for the christening of Isla Rose. Sunday 21st, 11am, St Peter’s Church, with lunch afterwards at the village hall.
2. Anna and James invite you to the baptism of their daughter Isla. Sunday 21st June at 11am.
3. We would be delighted if you could join us for Jack’s christening. Sunday 21st, 11am, St Mary’s.
4. You are warmly invited to the christening of Isla Rose Hart, Sunday 21st June at 11 o’clock.
5. Please join us as Isla is baptised. Sunday 21st, 11am, followed by refreshments at ours.
6. We invite you to share in the christening of our son Jack. Sunday 21st, 11am.
7. Please join us for the baptism of Isla Rose and lunch afterwards. Sunday 21st, 11am.
8. You are invited to celebrate Jack’s christening with us. Sunday 21st June, 11am.
9. Anna and James request the pleasure of your company at their daughter’s christening.
10. Join us for a special morning as Isla is christened. Sunday 21st, 11am.

Relaxed wording

1. We are getting Isla christened! Sunday 21st, 11am at St Peter’s, then food at ours.
2. Come and watch Jack get christened, then come and eat. Sunday 21st from 11am.
3. Isla’s christening, Sunday 21st. Church at 11, lunch at 12.30, no formality required.
4. Join us for Jack’s christening — church first, party second. Sunday 21st, 11am.
5. Come and celebrate Isla with us. Sunday 21st, 11am at St Mary’s.
6. Christening for Jack on Sunday 21st. Come for the service, stay for the cake.
7. We would love you there when Isla is christened. Sunday 21st, 11am.
8. Church at 11, buffet at half twelve. Sunday 21st. Come to either or both.

For a naming ceremony

1. Please join us for Isla’s naming ceremony. Sunday 21st, 12pm, at the village hall.
2. We are welcoming Isla properly! Naming ceremony, Sunday 21st at noon.
3. Come and help us welcome Jack to the world. Naming day, Sunday 21st, 12pm.
4. You are invited to Isla’s naming day, Sunday 21st June at noon, followed by lunch.
5. A celebration to name and welcome Jack. Sunday 21st, 12pm.
6. Join us to welcome Isla, surrounded by everyone who loves her. Sunday 21st, noon.

Wording for the practical details

1. Service at 11am — please arrive by 10.45.
2. Lunch at the village hall from 12.30. All welcome.
3. No gifts please — your presence is the whole point.
4. If you would like to bring something, a book for her shelf would be lovely.
5. The church has parking, but it fills up before eleven.
6. Please let us know about dietary requirements when you reply.
7. Children very welcome — there is a play area at the hall.
8. Do come to the service, the lunch, or both — whatever suits.
9. Photographs are welcome after the service but not during.
10. RSVP to Anna on 07700 900123 by the 7th.

Short lines

1. Isla is being christened — join us!
2. Christening, Sunday 21st, 11am.
3. Come and celebrate with us.
4. Church at 11, lunch after.
5. We would love you there.
6. Please join us for Jack’s baptism.
7. Naming day — details inside.
8. Come and welcome Isla.

How to word it well

1. Give both times. Guests need the service time and the reception time, and often attend only one.
2. Say whether both are optional. Not everyone is comfortable in church, and making it easy avoids awkwardness.
3. Handle gifts in one line. Most people have no idea what is expected at a christening.
4. Mention the photography rule. Many churches restrict it during the service and guests will not know.
5. Name the church properly. Guests who have never been need the full name and address.

Send it — and pair it with a gift

A free invitation ecard works well for a family-wide list. See also christening messages and new baby congratulations:

FAQ

What do you write on a christening invitation?

The child’s name, the church and time, the reception details, and a line about gifts. Give both timings clearly.

Should you invite people to the service or just the party?

Make both optional and say so. Some guests would rather skip the service, and telling them it is fine removes the awkwardness.

How do you word gifts?

Briefly. “No gifts please” or a small steer such as a book for the child’s shelf both work well.

How far in advance should they go out?

Four to six weeks, since christenings often involve family travelling.

What is a good short line?

“Isla is being christened — join us!”

What about a non-religious naming ceremony?

The same structure applies, minus the church. Focus on welcoming the child rather than on the ceremony itself.