Church Wedding Invitation Wording: Catholic, Christian and Interfaith Examples

Church wedding invitations traditionally "request the honour of your presence" and name the church, its city, the ceremony time and the reception venue. Many add a faith line such as "With joy and by the grace of God" or a short Bible verse. For a Catholic wedding, mention the Nuptial Mass so guests allow about an hour.

Below is wording for Catholic, Christian and interfaith ceremonies, Bible verses that fit an invitation, and the details guests need for a church. For non-religious wording, see our wedding invitation wording examples.

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What to Include on a Church Wedding Invitation

• A faith line (optional): "By the grace of God", "Together with their families and in the presence of God", or a verse.
• Hosts: traditionally the parents, or "together with their families".
• The couple's names.
• Type of service: Nuptial Mass, wedding ceremony or Holy Matrimony.
• Date and time. Spelled out on formal cards ("at four o'clock in the afternoon").
• Church name, street and city. Guests may not know the parish.
• Reception venue, if it's somewhere else.
• RSVP date and wedding website.

Where these lines go: use the full versions on a printed invitation or your wedding website. With a video invitation, send a short version in the message with the link and save the verse or blessing for your 15-second video message.

Quick Picks

Catholic Wedding Invitation Wording

Formal, parents hosting

• Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Parents]
  request the honour of your presence
  at the marriage of their daughter
  [Name]
  to
  [Name]
  son of Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Parents]
  at the celebration of the Nuptial Mass
  Saturday, the twelfth of June, two thousand twenty-seven
  at two o'clock in the afternoon
  St. [Name] Catholic Church
  [City], [State]

Modern

• With joy in our hearts and faith in God,
  [Name] and [Name]
  invite you to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
  Saturday, June 12, 2027 · 2 p.m.
  St. [Name] Parish, [City]
  Reception to follow at [Venue]

Pair it with: Celestial Cathedral Vows. A long cathedral aisle under stained glass, lined with white flowers. Best for a formal church ceremony.

Christian Wedding Invitation Wording

Traditional

• Together with their families
  and in the presence of God,
  [Name] and [Name]
  request the honour of your presence
  as they are joined in marriage
  [Date] · [Time]
  [Church Name], [City]

Warm

• God brought us together, and we'd love for you to witness our vows.
  [Name] & [Name] · [Date] · [Time]
  [Church Name] · Celebration to follow in the fellowship hall
• Two lives, one faith, one love.
  Please join [Name] and [Name] as they marry
  [Date] · [Church Name]

Short Bible Verses for Wedding Invitations

• "Love is patient, love is kind." 1 Corinthians 13:4
• "A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12
• "Where you go I will go." Ruth 1:16
• "We love because he first loved us." 1 John 4:19
• "I have found the one whom my soul loves." Song of Songs 3:4

Put the verse at the top in a smaller font, or use it as the closing line. Pick one; more than one feels crowded.

Pair it with: Rose Cloister Passage. Stone arches and a quiet cloister walk with climbing pink roses. Best for an older church, chapel or monastery venue.

Say it in your 15-second video message: "'A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.' We're getting married at St. [Name] on June 12, and we'd love you there to pray with us."

Interfaith Wording

• [Name] and [Name]
  together with their families
  invite you to celebrate their marriage,
  uniting two faiths and two families
  [Date] · [Time] · [Chapel or Venue]
• With the blessings of both our traditions,
  we invite you to witness our marriage
  [Date] · [Time] · [Place]

Adding a Reception at Another Venue

• "Reception immediately following at [Venue], [Address]"
• "Dinner and dancing to follow at [Venue]"
• "Please join us afterward at [Venue] for the reception"

Traditional etiquette uses "the honour of your presence" for a house of worship and "the pleasure of your company" for the reception. If some guests are invited to the reception only, see reception-only invitation wording.

Pair it with: A Beautiful Beginning: Cherub's Blessing. A cherub floats over a table of autumn flowers, candles and wedding rings. Best for a fall church wedding.

Tricky Details for Church Weddings

• Start time. Churches often schedule weddings back to back. Print the real start time and ask guests to arrive 15 minutes early in the message with the link.
• Long gap before the reception. Say what guests can do: "Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. at [Venue]".
• Divorced parents. List each set on its own line, or use "together with their families".
• Church rules on photos or attire belong in a note or on your website, not on the invitation.

Short Versions to Send by Text

• "We're getting married at St. [Name] on June 12! Ceremony at 2 p.m. Details and RSVP here:"
• "Mass starts at 2:00 sharp, so please arrive by 1:45 🙏"
• "Our wedding invitation is here. Please RSVP on the invite by May 15."

When to Send

See when to send wedding invitations for destination and holiday timing.

Sending It as a Video Invitation

1. Pick a church or cathedral template in the TwistInvite app.
2. Add your event details (names, date, ceremony time, church, reception venue, RSVP deadline) and your own photos or a hymn if you like.
3. Hold to record a 15-second message, perhaps with the verse you chose.
4. Share the link by text. Guests open it in their browser and reply Going, Can't make it or Maybe, with no app or account.

Get the TwistInvite app to make your church wedding invitation.

Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving out the church's city or address. "St. Mary's" could be any of several nearby.
• Forgetting that a Mass takes longer. Guests plan around the reception time.
• Using two or three verses on one card.
• Printing before the parish confirms your date and time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you word a church wedding invitation?

Use "request the honour of your presence," then the couple's names, the date and time, and the church name and city. Add a faith line or verse if you like, and the reception venue if it's elsewhere.

Should you mention the Mass on a Catholic wedding invitation?

It helps. "At the celebration of the Nuptial Mass" tells guests the ceremony will run about an hour.

Where does a Bible verse go on a wedding invitation?

At the top in a smaller font or as the closing line. One short verse is enough.

Is "honour" or "honor" correct on invitations?

Both are fine. Traditional formal invitations use the British spelling "honour" for a house of worship.

Can a church wedding invitation be digital?

Yes. Many couples print a few for grandparents and send the rest by link. Guests open a TwistInvite invitation in their browser and RSVP with Going, Can't make it or Maybe.