The group text built for your christening.

Keep every christening guest on the same page without a chaotic group chat. Send to your whole list at once and let replies land in one shared inbox — not forty buzzing phones.

10 free texts to try it · No app for guests · No credit card

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Olivia's Christening
via Text My Event
Olivia's christening is Sun June 8, 11am at St. Mary's, 210 Elm St, with brunch after at The Willow Room. RSVP: textmyevent.com/s/olivia-chr
Wouldn't miss it! Is the gown Grandma's? 🤍
Godparents · sent to 2 guestsGodparents, please come at 10:30 to meet Father Tom and sit with us in the front pew. Bring Olivia's candle.

Christening group texting, without the chaos.

A real group chat for a christening spirals fast: forty replies, muted threads, and nobody actually answering the question. Send one message to everyone, collect replies privately in a shared inbox, and keep your whole guest list informed — all the reach of a group text with none of the noise.

A separate text for godparents

Group the godparents and send them the arrival time, what to bring and where to stand.

Church, then brunch, in order

Give the service time, the church address and the reception venue in one message.

Seats counted while you're busy

Answers from your RSVP link add up in one headcount, so the brunch table is set right.

Christening group text templates

Copy, tweak the details, and send to your whole guest list in one tap.

Running behind108 chars

Father Tom is finishing a wedding, so the christening starts closer to 11:15. Plenty of time to find a seat.

Front pews95 chars

Family, we have the first two pews on the right. Nana is saving seats with the blue diaper bag.

To brunch112 chars

That was perfect, thank you all! Brunch is at The Willow Room, 5 minutes up Elm St. Parking behind the building.

Godparents photo124 chars

Godparents, stay a few minutes after so the photographer can get you with Olivia at the font. Then we'll all head to brunch.

Thank you135 chars

Thank you for celebrating Olivia's christening with us, and for the beautiful gifts. Photos from the day: textmyevent.com/s/olivia-pics

When to text christening guests as a group

Where these texts fit in your schedule. Write them up front and schedule them.

  1. 1

    3 weeks before

    Text the godparents their arrival time, the prep class if the parish asks for one, and what to bring.

  2. 2

    Day before

    Church address, start time, parking and where family sits.

    Reminder templates →
  3. 3

    Day of

    Directions from the church to the brunch, and a thank-you with photos that evening.

What texting your christening costs

For about 50 guests. One payment per event, no subscription. Guest replies don’t use up your texts.

  • Just the invite

    50 guests × 1 text = 50 texts

    $19Lite, once

    50 of 50 texts. Close to Lite's limit.

  • Invite + a reminder

    50 guests × 2 texts = 100 texts

    $57Starter, once

    100 of 500 texts

  • The full schedule

    50 guests × 6 texts = 300 texts

    $57Starter, once

    300 of 500 texts

Start with Lite and upgrade later for just the difference ($38 more for Starter). Try it first with 10 free texts to your own phone. Compare all plans

Set up your christening in minutes.

01

Add family and group the godparents

Paste the guest list, then put godparents and brunch-only guests in their own groups so each gets the right details.

02

Send the church and brunch invite

Write the invite or start from a template, add the parish address, service time and RSVP link, and schedule the godparents' note.

03

Give the venue a firm count

RSVPs from your link add up in one headcount with meal choices, and gift or gown questions come back to one inbox.

Christening texting questions

What should I text christening guests as a group?

3 weeks before: Text the godparents their arrival time, the prep class if the parish asks for one, and what to bring. Day of: Directions from the church to the brunch, and a thank-you with photos that evening. Replies come back to you privately, not to the whole group.

How do I invite godparents by text?

Most families ask in person or on a call first. Once they've said yes, group the godparents and text them their own details: when to arrive, who to meet, and anything to bring.

Can I invite some guests to the brunch only?

Yes. Put brunch-only guests in their own group and send them the reception time and place, while family coming to the church gets the service details too.

Do grandparents need an app to RSVP?

No. They get a normal text and tap your RSVP link, which can ask how many are coming and their meal choice. Nothing to install.

Can I text a thank-you after the christening?

Yes. Send everyone a thank-you for coming and for their gifts, with a link to the photos, in one scheduled text.

Can guests see each other's replies?

No. Each guest gets their own text, not a group chat, so their number and replies stay private. Replies come back to your Text My Event inbox, where you and your co-hosts can answer.

Can a co-host help manage the event?

Yes. Invite co-hosts to your event and they share the same guest list, scheduled texts, and replies inbox.

How much does it cost?

Your first event includes 10 free texts to try it on your own phone. To text guests you pay once per event, with no subscription: Lite $19 for 50 texts, Starter $57 for 500 texts, Plus $87 for 1,200 texts, Premium $137 for 2,000 texts. If you need more texts later, moving to a bigger plan costs only the difference.

Which countries are supported?

Text My Event sends to US and Canadian (+1) mobile numbers, in English.

How long does my event stay active?

Your texts belong to that event and stay available until 60 days after it ends. Guest photos and videos stay up for the same window.

What happens if a guest replies STOP?

They're opted out right away and skipped on future sends, so you never have to track it. They can reply START to resume.

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