How Do You Write a Communion Invitation?
With five details: the child's name, date and time, place of the ceremony, venue of the celebration and how to reply. The tone can be classic, warm or in the first person, and it can be sent on paper, by WhatsApp or both.
See the Communion Photo Booth ↗A communion invitation needs five details: the child's name, the date and time, the place of the ceremony, the venue of the celebration and how to confirm attendance. The rest is tone: more formal, warmer or in the first person, as if the star of the day were inviting.
Here you have the details that cannot be missing, wording templates to copy and adapt, short phrases, how to send them on paper or by WhatsApp and how to ask for replies without confusion. Replace the fields in square brackets with your own.
Which Details Should a Communion Invitation Include?
A communion invitation should make clear who is celebrating, when, where and how to reply. If any of those details is missing, questions will arrive by message and it will be harder to close the number of guests.
- Name: the child's, as you want it to appear.
- Date and time: of the ceremony and, if different, of the celebration.
- Places: the ceremony and the restaurant or estate, with a location link if sent by message.
- Replies: a single phone number or link and a deadline.
- Guests: whether the invitation covers the whole family or only some people.
What Wording Goes on a Communion Invitation?
The wording of a communion invitation can be classic, warm or in the first person; what matters is that it includes the details and sounds like your family. These templates are a starting point.
Classic Wording in the Parents' Name
[Parents' names] are delighted to invite you to the First Communion of [name], which will take place on [date] at [time] at [place of the ceremony]. Afterwards we will celebrate at [restaurant or estate]. Please reply before [deadline] on [phone].
First-Person Wording
I am making my First Communion and I want you to be with me! I will be waiting for you on [date] at [time] at [place of the ceremony], and afterwards we will celebrate together at [restaurant or estate]. Let my parents know before [deadline] on [phone]. See you there! [Name]
Short Wording for a Card
My First Communion. [Name]. [Date], [time], [place of the ceremony]. Celebration at [restaurant or estate]. Reply before [deadline]: [phone].
WhatsApp Message
Hi! On [date] [name] is making their First Communion and we would love you to join us. The ceremony is at [time] at [place] and afterwards we are having lunch at [restaurant or estate] ([location link]). Could you confirm before [deadline] by replying to this message? Thank you!
Reminder for Those Who Have Not Replied
Hi! Just a reminder that on [deadline] we close the list for [name]'s communion on [date]. If you have not replied yet, answer this message so we can let the restaurant know. If you already have, no need to do it again. Thank you!
Which Short Phrases Work Well on the Invitation?
A short phrase gives the invitation personality without taking space from the details. It works best on the front of the card or in the first line of the message.
- «My First Communion.»
- «A very special day, and I want to share it with you.»
- «It would not be the same without you.»
- «I will be waiting for you so we can celebrate together.»
- «Thank you for being with me on my big day.»
What Can Guests Write as a Message to the Child?
Messages work when they are short, warm and meant for the child to reread when they are older. You can suggest them to guests next to the guestbook or on a card.
- «Never lose that smile. We love you.»
- «Today we celebrate with you; tomorrow we will still be by your side.»
- «So you remember who was with you on this day.»
- «Thank you for letting us share your day.»
To collect them next to a photo of each guest, see the communion guest book.
Paper Invitation or WhatsApp?
You do not have to choose: many families send a paper invitation to grandparents and close family and a message or an image by WhatsApp to everyone else. What matters is that they all say the same and ask for replies through the same channel.
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| Format | Advantage | Bear in Mind |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Kept as a keepsake | Printing, delivery and time |
| Image by WhatsApp | Arrives instantly and is easy to forward | Can get lost among messages |
| Text message | Quick and with a location link | Less eye-catching |
| Both | Keepsake and convenience at once | Both versions must match |
How Far in Advance Should You Send Them?
There is no single deadline for communion invitations: the practical approach is to send them as soon as the date, time and venue are fixed. The reply deadline is set above all by what the restaurant or estate needs from you to give them the final number.
- Ask the restaurant when it needs the final number of diners.
- Set the reply deadline a few days before that date.
- Send a reminder to anyone who has not replied as the deadline approaches.
How Do You Ask for Replies Without Confusion?
To keep replies simple, use a single channel and a single contact person, and ask how many adults and how many children are coming. That way the count reaches the restaurant cleanly.
- A single phone number or link to reply.
- A clear question: how many adults, how many children and whether there are allergies.
- Any change of time or place, in a new, clearly labelled message.
Can the Invitation Design Carry Over to the Photos?
Yes: although FotomatonMR does not design invitations, the photo booth print template is personalised for FREE with the name, the date and the motif you choose, and it can follow the style of your invitations. We send you the draft to approve before the communion.
So that everything matches, also see the ideas for communion decoration and for communion guest favours, and everything about the service in the photo booth for communions in Seville.
How Much Does a Communion Photo Booth Cost?
Hiring a photo booth with FotomatonMR starts from just €299; the Magic Mirror and the CaricaBot, from just €350. For a communion it is booked by the hour, usually between 2 and 5 hours depending on the event. The final price depends on hours, venue and extras and is given in writing in the proposal, with no commitment; any travel is quoted separately.
How to Get Started with FotomatonMR
Requesting a proposal takes three steps and none of them commits you.
- Date and venue: tell us the day, the town and the space for the event.
- Format: tell us which format you are interested in and how many guests you expect, or ask us to help you choose.
- Written proposal: we send you what is included, the hours, any travel and the price.
Message us on WhatsApp at +34 653 64 21 70 or through the contact page.
FotomatonMR at a Glance
- What it does: premium photo booth hire and photo, video, voice and caricature experiences for weddings, celebrations and corporate events, since 2017.
- Where: Seville and its province; also Cádiz and Huelva, and Córdoba occasionally. In Málaga the partner Fotomaton360 Málaga takes the events (see photo booth in Málaga).
- Track record: more than 1,000 premium events and a 4.9/5 rating on Bodas.net.
- Experiences: Vintage Photo Booth, Magic Mirror, 360 Photo Booth, Overhead 360, Glambot, CaricaBot, Audio Guestbook (classic, Kiss and with a screen), giant letters and red carpet.
- Includes: setup included, an attendant during the service, FREE personalisation with names, date or logo, and unlimited prints during the contracted hours on the formats that print.
- Price: from just €299; Magic Mirror and CaricaBot, from just €350.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Goes on a Communion Invitation?
The child's name, the date, time and place of the ceremony, the venue of the celebration and how and by when to confirm attendance.
How Far in Advance Are Communion Invitations Sent?
There is no single deadline. The practical approach is to send them as soon as the date, time and venue are fixed, and to set the reply deadline according to what the restaurant or estate needs for the final number.
Can Invitations Be Sent by WhatsApp?
Yes, and it is increasingly common. Many families combine a paper invitation for grandparents and close family with a message or an image by WhatsApp for everyone else.
Is the Invitation in the Child's Name or the Parents'?
Both are fine. In the first person, as if the child were inviting, it sounds warmer; in the parents' name, more formal.
Does FotomatonMR Design the Invitations?
No. FotomatonMR provides FREE personalisation of the photo booth print template, with the name, the date and the motif you choose, and sends you the draft to approve. You can give it the same style as your invitations.
What Is the Price of a Communion Photo Booth?
From just €299; the Magic Mirror and the CaricaBot, from just €350. It is booked by the hour, usually between 2 and 5 depending on the event.
