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Naming Ceremony Invitations

A naming ceremony marks a sacred threshold—the moment a child receives their name and all it carries. Your invitation should feel both celebratory and reverent, welcoming loved ones to witness this intimate milestone.

Starts from: “Join us as we name our daughter Iris on Saturday, April 13th at two o'clock at our home in Portland, celebrating with family and close friends.” — edit anything once it’s designed.

Three directions — different wording, different design

I

Sarah and Michael joyfully request your presence

We invite you to witness the naming of our daughter

blooming branch

Saturday, April 13
Two o'clock in the afternoon

The family home
1847 Laurel Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214

Serene and elegant

Please reply by April 6th to Sarah and Michael

Light refreshments to follow the ceremony

Reverent · Letterpress Romance
I

Sarah and Michael would be honored to have you join us

Our daughter has arrived—and now she has a name

blooming branch

Saturday, April 13
Two o'clock in the afternoon

The family home
1847 Laurel Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214

Serene and elegant

Please reply by April 6th to Sarah and Michael

Light refreshments to follow the ceremony

Warm · Botanical Editorial
I

You're invited to the naming of our daughter

Introducing Iris to our world

blooming branch

Saturday, April 13
Two o'clock in the afternoon

The family home
1847 Laurel Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214

Serene and elegant

Please reply by April 6th to Sarah and Michael

Light refreshments to follow the ceremony

Modern · Atelier Minimal

Wording examples

Naming Ceremony invitation wording

Reverent

as we gather to celebrate and bestow the name

Iris

upon our beloved child

Saturday, the thirteenth of April

at two o'clock in the afternoon

1847 Laurel Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Warm

as we introduce Iris to our family and closest friends

Join us for an afternoon of joy and reflection

Saturday, April 13th at two o'clock

Our home in Portland

Light refreshments and an open heart await

Modern

Saturday, April 13 at 2pm

Our home, Portland

We're gathering the people who matter most

to celebrate her arrival and her name

Please RSVP by April 6th

Good to know

How formal should a naming ceremony invitation be?

Naming ceremonies blend the personal with the ceremonial. A letterpress or botanical style works beautifully because it feels warm without being stiff. Your wording can honor tradition while remaining conversational—think of it as inviting guests into an intimate family moment rather than a formal event. RevelPost lets you customize every detail to match your ceremony's tone, whether you're following religious tradition or creating your own ritual.

Should I include details about the ceremony itself on the invitation?

Keep the invitation focused on the essential logistics (date, time, place, dress code, RSVP). If your ceremony involves specific rituals or traditions guests should know about, consider a brief note or a separate information card. You might also use RevelPost's custom RSVP questions to ask if guests have dietary restrictions or if they'd like to participate in readings or blessings.

What's the best timing to send naming ceremony invitations?

Send invitations 3–4 weeks ahead, giving guests time to arrange travel if needed. Since many naming ceremonies coincide with postpartum recovery, building in that cushion also helps your family. RevelPost's reminder features ensure guests have the details when they need them, reducing last-minute questions.

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