Digital invitations for church weddings

A church wedding usually happens in two places: the ceremony in church, then the reception somewhere else. These invitations give each its own time and directions, carry the dignity of a printed card, and let every guest reply from the same link.

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Templates

Ceremony and reception, each with its own card

Every invitation has two main venues: the ceremony and the reception. Give each its own name, time and address, and guests get a map link for both, so nobody drives to the reception hall at two o'clock when the service is across town. Cedar & Candle shows them as two separate cards, which suits Maronite, Orthodox, Assyrian, Armenian and other church weddings where the two are far apart.

If there is more to the day, the programme has a church ceremony event type alongside the rehearsal dinner, engagement, welcome drinks and after-party. Guests see everything in one timeline in date order.

Formal enough for the family, easy for the guests

Church weddings often bring together several generations, and the invitation has to read well for all of them. These designs keep the wording formal and the layout calm, with large type for names and dates. Guests open the invitation in their browser from the link, without an app or an account, and add the date to Google or Apple calendars in one tap.

For the wording itself, the traditional formulas still work well on a screen: hosts first, then the couple, then the ceremony and reception. Our wedding invitation wording guide has formal and relaxed examples, and the etiquette guide covers timing and follow-ups for digital invitations.

Bilingual families

Many church weddings in Sweden, Europe and North America bring together a diaspora family and a local one. Guests switch language on the invitation, Arabic laid out right to left, and Cedar & Candle sets its Arabic in Amiri, a classical Naskh face. Grandparents in Beirut and cousins in Stockholm read the same invitation in their own language.

Frequently asked questions

Can we show the church and the reception venue separately?

Yes. Every invitation has a ceremony venue and a reception venue, each with its own time and a map link. Cedar & Candle shows them as two separate cards.

Is a digital invitation appropriate for a church wedding?

Yes. Digital invitations are now common for church weddings too. If some older relatives would love a keepsake, print a few cards for them and send the link to everyone else.

Can guests RSVP and choose a meal?

Yes. Guests reply on the invitation: coming or not, meal choice, plus-ones by name and a message. Replies appear in your dashboard straight away.

Does it work in Arabic for Lebanese or Syrian families?

Yes. In Arabic the invitation flips right to left. Cedar & Candle loads its own Arabic typeface, Amiri. Standard includes any three languages, Customizable all five.

How much does it cost?

Standard is $249, paid once, with every template and up to 200 guests. Customizable starts at $499 and our team sets it up for you.

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