Send your christening save the dates by text.
Get your christening on every guest's calendar the moment you announce it. Text a save the date to your whole list at once — no app, no paper to mail.
10 free texts to try it · No app for guests · No credit card
Christening save the dates that don't get lost.
A paper save the date ends up on the fridge and forgotten; an email lands in the promotions folder. A texted christening save the date sits in the thread guests already check, easy to find when they make plans. Announce your date to everyone at once, then follow up with the full invitation when you're ready — all from one place.
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 save the date templates
Copy, tweak the details, and send to your whole guest list in one tap.
Save the date! Olivia Rose will be christened Sun June 8 at St. Mary's in Boston. Brunch after. Invitations with times to follow 🤍
Claire and Ben, thank you again for saying yes! The christening is Sun June 8. We'll text the details for godparents soon.
Aunt Siobhan, Olivia's christening is Sun June 8 in Boston. Saving the date early so you can book flights from Halifax 💛
Save Sat Sept 20 for Nikolas's christening at St. George! Luncheon to follow. Invitation with the time coming in August.
Save Sun June 8 for Olivia's christening and brunch. More soon!
When to send christening save the dates
Where these texts fit in your schedule. Write them up front and schedule them.
- 1
6–8 weeks before
Once the parish confirms the date, tell grandparents, godparents and relatives who travel.
- 2
4 weeks before
Send the invitation with the church, service time, brunch venue and RSVP link.
Invitation templates →
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.
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.
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.
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
When should I send a christening save the date?
6–8 weeks before: Once the parish confirms the date, tell grandparents, godparents and relatives who travel.
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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