Christian Wedding Card Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts
Simple dos and don'ts for choosing a Christian wedding card, plus Bible verses you can use on your invitation.
A Christian wedding is a celebration of love, faith and joy, and the invitation is your guests' first glimpse of the sacred day. To make sure it is both elegant and respectful, keep these simple dos and don'ts in mind when choosing your Christian wedding card.
Dos of Christian wedding card selection
- Reflect the religious tone: choose a design that tastefully includes symbols such as the cross, doves, wedding bells, a church or olive branches, conveying the sacredness of the occasion.
- Include a meaningful Bible verse: a short scripture that holds significance for the couple adds depth to the invitation. Place it at the top or just above the couple's names.
- Match the wedding theme: make sure the design and colours complement the overall look of the wedding, whether that is classic white and gold, soft blush florals or a beach-side theme.
- Give clear information: mention the date, time, church and reception venue, and any additional events such as a pre-wedding dinner. If the service follows a specific tradition or order, include those details too.
- Personalise it: add the couple's names, a monogram, a photo or a special message to make the invitation feel your own.
Bible verses you can use
“Love is patient, love is kind.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9
“Two are better than one.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
“I have found the one whom my soul loves.” – Song of Solomon 3:4
Don'ts of Christian wedding card selection
- Avoid overly casual designs: personal touches are welcome, but keep a level of formality that matches the sacredness of the union.
- Steer clear of clutter: too many graphics or lines of text make an invitation hard to read, especially on a phone. A clean, well-organised layout looks more elegant.
- Skip symbols without meaning: choose religious symbols that hold personal or cultural significance for the couple and their families, rather than adding them as decoration.
- Don't forget RSVP details: include an RSVP contact and a response date so you can plan seating and catering.
- Avoid last-minute ordering: allow time for the design, your review and any changes, so the invitations reach guests well before the wedding. Six to eight weeks ahead is ideal; send a save the date earlier if many guests are travelling.
Plan the rest of your invitations
For more design ideas, read our 6 tips for Christian wedding invitation cards. You can announce the date early with a save the date invitation, and share your story with a wedding invitation video.
Browse our Christian wedding invitations, choose your design and share your names, verse and venue details. Our designers personalise it for you and send the ready invitation on WhatsApp.
