Christening invitation: the ceremony, the meal, and everyone counted

A christening or naming day often brings several generations together, with a ceremony and then a meal. The invitation gives both times, and everyone says how many they'll be, kids included.

The Minibon team · Updated on 27 October 2026 · Translation to review

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Christening invitation wording

• Traditional

  [Parents' names] warmly invite you to the christening of [Name] on [date] at [time], at [church], [town]. Lunch will follow at [venue].

• Naming day

  Join us to celebrate [Name]'s naming day on [date] at [time], [venue]. Drinks and cake to follow.

• From the baby

  My name is [Name] and I'm being christened on [date]. My parents and godparents would love to see you at [venue] at [time].

• Simple and homely

  [Name]'s christening on [date] at [time], [venue], then lunch at ours. Let us know how many you'll be by [deadline].

When to send a christening invitation

1. 6 to 8 weeks before Family often travels: give notice early, especially to godparents.
2. 3 weeks before RSVP deadline, for the caterer or restaurant.
3. 10 days before Chase non-repliers; record replies from relatives who phoned you yourself.
4. After the day The shared album stays open for 3 days: remind everyone to add their photos.

Questions to ask your guests

• Ceremony, meal, or both? A multiple-choice question: you count each part separately.
• How many children, and how old? For high chairs and kids' meals.
• Any allergies or dietary needs? For the meal.