The easiest way to text your christening guests.
Text the church time, the brunch details and a note to the godparents, gather RSVPs on one link, and keep every reply in an inbox you share with your partner.
10 free texts to try it · No app for guests · No credit card
Christening invites for the godparents and the whole family.
A christening has its own cast: godparents with a part in the service, grandparents who want the front pew, and relatives who come for the brunch. Text each group what they need, the church and start time, where the godparents meet the priest, the reception address, and let your RSVP link count seats while you're busy with a baby in a lace gown.
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 text message templates
Copy, tweak the details, and send to your whole guest list in one tap.
Save Sun June 8! Our little Olivia will be christened at St. Mary's that morning, with brunch to follow. Invitation coming soon 🤍
Please join us for Olivia's christening, Sun June 8, 11am at St. Mary's, 210 Elm St, then brunch at The Willow Room. RSVP: textmyevent.com/s/olivia-chr
Godparents, Father Tom would like you at St. Mary's by 10:30 on Sunday. Bring the candle and shell, we'll have the white garment.
Thank you for being at St. Mary's! Brunch at The Willow Room is ready, 5 minutes up Elm St. Free parking behind the building.
When to text your christening guests
A simple schedule from first announcement to thank-you. Write every text up front and schedule it.
- 1
6–8 weeks before
Once the parish confirms the date, tell grandparents, godparents and relatives who travel.
Save the date templates → - 2
4 weeks before
Send the invitation with the church, service time, brunch venue and RSVP link.
Invitation templates → - 3
3 weeks before
Text the godparents their arrival time, the prep class if the parish asks for one, and what to bring.
Group text templates → - 4
2 weeks before
Nudge non-responders and confirm meal choices so the brunch venue has its number.
RSVP templates → - 5
- 6
Day of
Directions from the church to the brunch, and a thank-you with photos that evening.
Group text 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
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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