Religious ceremonies

Ceremony invitations: what to know

This section is for invitations to baptisms, christenings, first communions, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, pujas and other religious ceremonies. Each product page says which ceremony the design was made for.

Printed, digital or video

Printed cards are often expected for ceremonies, especially by older relatives. A digital invite is easier for guests who live far away. A video invite is a short clip with music, made to be watched on a phone. The product page says which kind each design is.

How editing works

The product page names the app you need and what you can change. Edit the names, date and places, then save the file to print or send.

What to write

• Whose ceremony it is, and the family hosting
• The date and time of the ceremony
• The place of worship, and the place of any meal or reception after it
• Any dress or custom guests should know about
• How to reply, and by when

Check the names and the spelling of religious words with your family or place of worship before you print.

Cards that carry scripture verses, prayers or holy names are sometimes thrown away after the event, and many people feel that isn't right. Ask your family or a religious leader before you print them.

When to send them

A common habit is to send ceremony invites 3 to 6 weeks before. Larger events, such as a bar or bat mitzvah, often send them earlier.

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