Christening Invitation Wording in the UK: Examples, RSVP and Venue Details

A christening invitation should tell guests whose special day it is, when and where the service will take place, and whether there will be a gathering afterwards. You do not need elaborate wording to make it feel personal.

Below are UK christening invitation wording examples you can adapt for a printed card, a WhatsApp message or a digital invitation with RSVP.

Simple christening invitation wording

Please join us to celebrate the christening of [Child's Name] on [Day, Date] at [Time] at [Church Name, Town]. We would love to see you there. Please RSVP by [Date].

This works well when there is one main venue and you want a warm, straightforward message.

Traditional christening invitation wording

With love and joy, we invite you to the christening of our [son/daughter], [Child's Name], on [Day, Date] at [Time], at [Church Name]. We hope you can join our family for this special occasion. Kindly reply by [Date].

Use the formality that suits your family. You can mention parents or godparents if you wish, but you do not have to fit every detail onto the card.

Christening invitation with reception afterwards

Please join us for the christening of [Child's Name] at [Church Name] on [Date] at [Time]. Afterwards, we would love you to celebrate with us at [Reception Venue] from [Time]. Please RSVP by [Date].

If the church and reception are in different places, give both full addresses. Guests may need separate directions and realistic travel time between the two.

Baptism invitation wording for family and friends

Some families prefer to call the occasion a baptism rather than a christening. Use the term that matches your ceremony and community.

We'd love you to join us as we celebrate [Child's Name]'s baptism on [Date] at [Time]. The service will take place at [Venue]. Please let us know by [RSVP Date] if you can make it.

Avoid treating “baptism” and “christening” as interchangeable in every religious context. Follow the wording used by your church or officiant.

What to include on a UK christening invitation

Your invitation should make these practical details easy to find:

• Child's name and the occasion
• Day, date and start time of the service
• Church name and full address, including postcode
• Reception venue and start time, if applicable
• RSVP deadline and how guests should respond
• Parking or accessibility information where useful

You can add a short dress-code note if it matters for your event, but avoid making the invitation more complicated than necessary.

How to collect christening RSVPs online

If your christening invitation is already designed in Canva, purchased from Etsy or created by a designer, you do not need to redesign it to collect replies.

With CardToPage, you can upload your existing invitation card, add the event and venue information, and share a guest website. RSVP is available on the full website, not the free Starter version.

This is particularly helpful if you need an approximate headcount for the reception or catering. Ask guests to respond by a clear date, ideally before you must confirm numbers with your venue.

For more on collecting replies from an existing design, see adding RSVP to a Canva invitation.

Sending a digital christening invitation on WhatsApp

For family group chats or individual messages, keep the note personal and the link easy to open:

We're celebrating [Child's Name]'s christening on [Date] and would love you to join us. The invitation, directions and RSVP are here: [your link]. Please reply by [Date].

Send individual invitations when the guest list or reception arrangements are not identical for everyone.

A digital christening invitation is useful for relatives travelling from other parts of the UK, because the link can carry the church address, reception details and directions without squeezing everything onto the original artwork.

Check the details before you send

Confirm the service time with the church, check both map locations if there is a reception, and test the link on a phone. Make sure guests can read the date and respond without signing in.

If plans change, update the guest page and communicate important changes directly. Editing a webpage does not change the words printed on an old card or embedded in an uploaded video.

Frequently asked questions

If your christening card is finished, turn it into a guest website with CardToPage. Keep the original design and make the practical details easier for guests to use.