Invitations for their church wedding
Create a free invitation for their church wedding online in 2 minutes: choose a template, personalise the content and send your guests a link via WhatsApp, Messenger or SMS. Guests open it on their phone — no installation, no account — and confirm attendance with one tap (RSVP). Free, with no guest limit and no hidden fees.
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Online church wedding invitations — the complete guide
Editorial team digitalinvitations.online
A church wedding remains one of the most cherished occasions in British family life. Whether it is a Church of England service with the reading of banns, a Catholic nuptial Mass or a chapel ceremony, the exchange of vows before the vicar or priest, the blessing of the rings and the hymns carry a weight that many families hold dear. Online wedding invitations let you tell everyone in comfort, collect their replies and share the practical details for both the church and the reception venue in one place.
The guest list for a church wedding is usually broader than for a register office ceremony alone — commonly 60 to 150 people, sometimes more in larger families with plenty of cousins. The lead-in often involves meetings with the vicar, and in the Church of England the banns of marriage are read aloud on three Sundays in the months before the wedding. A common and sensible practice is to distinguish those invited to the whole day from those asked only to the ceremony or the evening do — a small detail that heads off a good deal of awkwardness. Separate RSVPs for the service and the reception make life much easier when you come to confirm numbers with the caterer.
The invitation should carry the couple's full names, the date, the time of the service, the name and address of the church, and the details of the reception venue. Note the time of the drinks reception, which is often the moment all the guests come together. Add the practical notes: parking near the church, any coach or transport laid on to the reception, and the time the wedding breakfast is served. A Google map with two pins — church and venue — works far better than a paragraph of written directions.
The digital format shortens the whole run-up to the day. The link goes out by WhatsApp, email or text to the entire list: with a single gesture you reach the great-aunt in Cornwall and the cousin who has moved to Australia. Replies count themselves, the guest list stays current in real time, and the couple can see at a glance who has confirmed. Classic and elegant templates suit a church service particularly well.
Frequently asked questions
- Can we get married in a church in England?
- Yes. A Church of England wedding is legally binding on its own, with banns usually read on three Sundays beforehand. For other denominations, an authorised person or a registrar may need to be present.
- What are banns of marriage?
- Banns are the public announcement of your intended marriage, read out in church on three Sundays in the three months before the wedding. They give anyone a chance to raise an objection before the ceremony.
- How far in advance should we book the church?
- Speak to the vicar or minister 9 to 12 months ahead, especially for popular spring and summer Saturdays. You'll usually need to arrange marriage preparation sessions before the date too.