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Christian wedding invitation
A Christian wedding invitation in India often opens with a Bible verse, says that the parents request the pleasure of your company at the Holy Matrimony of their children, and gives the church with the service time, then the reception venue. Goan and Mangalorean Catholics add the roce, and Kerala Christians the manasammatham.
The functions
What functions does a Christian wedding have?
The order most families follow. Every family adds or skips a few, so treat this as a starting list.
- EngagementA ring ceremony; Kerala Christians hold the manasammatham in church.
- Roce or madhuram veppuGoan and Mangalorean Catholics anoint the couple with coconut milk; Kerala families share sweets.
- Bridal shower or bachelor'sFriends' evenings before the wedding.
- Holy MatrimonyThe church service or nuptial Mass; in Kerala, the minnukettu.
- ReceptionDinner, the toast, the cake and often the first dance.
The wording
What goes on a Christian wedding invitation?
- Opens with a verse, for example Mark 10:9 or 1 Corinthians 13.
- 'Mr and Mrs … request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter …'.
- Gives the church and the time the service begins, then the reception venue and time.
- Mostly in English, with Malayalam, Konkani or Tamil lines for elders.
Sample wording
- English, formal
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Mark 10:9 [Bride's parents] together with [Groom's parents] request the pleasure of your company at the Holy Matrimony of [Bride] & [Groom] [Date], [Time] [Church] and afterwards at the reception [Venue]
Designs
Designs for a Christian wedding
Each opens live with a sample couple. Any design carries every function above, each with its own venue, time and map.
FreeBlush Chapel
Christian wedding invitation
FreeGolden Shore
Beach and destination wedding invitation
FreeCrystal Ballroom
Wedding reception invitation
FreeEmerald Waters
Kerala wedding invitation
Send a save the date first
Names, date and city only, months ahead, so relatives can book travel.
Messages
WhatsApp messages for every function
Copy a message to send with the invitation
- Engagement message in English
- Haldi message in English
- Mehndi message in English
- Sangeet message in English
- Wedding message in English
- Reception message in English
- Save the date message in English
- Engagement message in Malayalam
- Haldi message in Malayalam
- Mehndi message in Malayalam
- Sangeet message in Malayalam
- Wedding message in Malayalam
- Reception message in Malayalam
- Save the date message in Malayalam
Questions
Christian wedding invitation, answered
What is a roce ceremony?
Among Goan and Mangalorean Catholics, the roce is held a day or two before the wedding. Family and friends anoint the bride and groom, separately, with coconut milk and oil, with songs and a party after. Many families send it its own invitation.
Should the invitation give the service time or the reception time?
Both. Give the church and the time the service starts, then the reception venue and the time it opens, because most guests come to both and need to travel between them.
Which ShaadiMode design suits a Christian wedding?
Blush Chapel is made for church weddings, and Golden Shore suits a Goan beach wedding. Add the church and the reception as separate functions, each with its own map and time.
Can I make a Christian wedding invitation for free?
Yes. Free makes 2 invitations in any of the 15 designs, with no watermark and RSVP for up to 50 families on one link. Setting the invitation in English, Konkani, Malayalam or Tamil, and a link per family, come with Plus, ₹2,999 once per wedding.
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