How to word two ceremonies on the invitation?

I would include a details card. I feel like it would be a lot of info and somewhat confusing if it was all on the invite. I think I'd put the start time of the Jewish ceremony on the invite because it's all at one place and there isn't a gap. I feel if people would attend one over the other it would probably be the Jewish due to the convenience. Then the details card can have the time and location of the catholic ceremony and it can say something like they are more than welcome to attend this ceremony as well. Also I know some people feel very strongly about knowing which is the legal ceremony, and I would just assume it would be the first one.

View Quoted Comment I would be afraid people would miss the Catholic ceremony. Not everyone (guilty here!) reads the details card if one is included with the invitation. I look to the invite to have the ceremony site and time. If I saw the Jewish ceremony and reception on the actual invite, it would never even occur to me to look for a second ceremony on the details card and I would be super bummed when I missed it.

View Quoted Comment Yeah. I totally get that. Just think it's the most simple way. Its difficult cause its such a specific situation.

Hi Brittny! Welcome to WeddingWire and congrats on your engagement! I think it's great that you're doing both ceremonies.

Do you plan to setup a wedding website? If so, you could put the details for both ceremonies on your wedding website. So that way, in your save the dates/invitations, you can keep your wording simple and simply connects your guests to visit your wedding website for more information.

Also, I agree with BRae, as a details card in this case would be helpful too. Potentially, the details card can contain the dates/times of both the Catholic and Jewish ceremonies. That way, one won't be overlooked over the other if they're both on the details card with just the general wedding date on the actual STD/invite. Sort of "forces" your guests in a nice way to take notice of the details card since all of the info isn't on the actual card.

I would list both, it doesn't have to be complicated.

If you need more space make it super simple and give the important stuff on the details card -- that's what it is for.

12 noon Cathloic Mass at St. Mary's
3 p.m. Traditional Jewish Ceremony at Venue
All are welcome

I’m just going to make a suggestion that would make life easier... I think two ceremonies one after the other would be overkill and that it could potentially lead to drama if you have family who would be offended that you chose the catholic ceremony first. I had a friend who was married by both a catholic priest and a Jewish rabbi within one ceremony at a mutual location. It prevents any hard feelings and respects both religions. I actually thought it was beautiful because their ceremony truly joined together both families, while having two separate ceremonies puts a divide between them. In order to do this I believe the first step is meeting with the priest to fill in a petition for the bishop so he can marry you outside of the church. I don’t know what the procedure is for the rabbi but I don’t think it’s as complicated. I would highly recommend this because, as someone who saw it done, it was a beautiful ceremony.

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Actually not having two ceremonies caused drama. My church wouldn't allow a rabbi to bless us in the church and the only thing I requested was to get married in my church where my entire family has. Having one ceremony is not an option and both places are already paid for. I only asked for help on wording for invitations. Thanks.

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Thank you!

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Thanks! The details will be on the wedding website. I was just a little worried about the older guests and i feel like most people don't really go to the website for info. might just be me though!

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I think i might include both times of ceremonies on the invitation and then include a details card with addresses and specifics. Thank you!

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I understand your concerns with the older guests :/ I like your idea above of including both times of ceremonies on the invitation and then including a details card with addresses and specifics as well, along with everything on the website. That way, your older guests can see it in writing and the information is available on multiple mediums, too.

View Quoted Comment I agree with that completely. Here is a sample invite, so you can have some wording. and then On the back I would put. Reception to Follow Jewish Ceremony, but I would also include a time, so that people who only attended the catholic one can attend the reception on time!

Sample Invitation

Smaple Back

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Great example pic, PurdyAikey! This is great wording and super helpful.

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This is so perfect! I am in the same boat as the original bride was, only with a Sikh ceremony instead of a Jewish one! This suggestion is so helpful, thank you!