Wording invites with 2 ceremonies

behsco90

FI and I will be having a Catholic ceremony and a Persian ceremony. Catholic ceremony will be at the church, and the Persian ceremony will be at the reception location.

What would be the best way to word the invites, as far as the 2nd ceremony and reception?

I was thinking:

"Nikah and reception to follow"

And then including an insert with the address/directions.

Or
"Nikah and reception to follow
Blah Blah Hotel"

What do you ladies think?

CMGragain

Does your priest know about this?  What does he say?

VulgarGirl

Will many of your guests know what a Nikah is? I had to google.

I'm not sure putting on your invitations is really necessary, unless it's something the majority of your guests would expect to happen and might be confused if it doesn't happen. Maybe include a card instead that says "During the reception Nikah will take place" or something along those lines.

CMGragain

I think you should use traditional Catholic wording on your invitation.  Are you having a mass?  The other ceremony can simply be a part of your reception.
I'm still curious if your priest gave you an OK on this.

behsco90

@MagicInk yes my family will, as it is for my culture/family tradition but his will not know what it is nor expect it. Also it may take place in a different ballroom at the hotel than the reception, not sure on that yet.

@CMGragain my FI is Catholic, I am not, so we are not having a full mass, as I am not baptized. I think the Priest knows about the 2nd ceremony but I don't know if it matters or not but I will find out. For me, the Nikah is more cultural/traditional rather than religious.

CMGragain

The priest might object to the Nikah.  Catholic rules are very strict, and he has to obey Canon Law.  I would recommend talking to him about it before you make any more plans.  Good luck!

MairePoppy

behsco90 said:

@MagicInk yes my family will, as it is for my culture/family tradition but his will not know what it is nor expect it. Also it may take place in a different ballroom at the hotel than the reception, not sure on that yet.

@CMGragain my FI is Catholic, I am not, so we are not having a full mass, as I am not baptized. I think the Priest knows about the 2nd ceremony but I don't know if it matters or not but I will find out. For me, the Nikah is more cultural/traditional rather than religious.

That's what I thought. My husband is Ukraininan, most of his family members have joined the Roman Catholic church, but they still bring with them some cultural traditions. The presentation of bread and salt at the reception is one of them.

http://suburbangrandma.com/culture/ukrainian-wedding-%e2%80%93-korovai-greeting-bread-and-wedding-cake/

The Catholic church allows for cultural traditions as long as they don't contradict the teachings of the church. We have a nearby Catholic church with many Polish members. For Easter, the priest encourages the parishioners to bring baskets of babka and Easter eggs for him to bless. The Irish pastor at the church I once belonged to, allowed Irish music and liturgical dance for St. Patrick's day mass. And he was one strict priest

CMGragain

I am guessing that you are hosting your own wedding?  I would recommend this wording:

The honour of your presence is requested
at the marriage of
Bride's Full Name
and
Groom's Full Name
Day, date
time o'clock
Saint Anybody's Catholic Church
Address
City, State

(separate card)
Reception
Time o'clock
Venue
Address
City, State

VulgarGirl

I would do a seperate card with "Nikah and reception to follow". That way your guests who are expecting it will know it is coming, and your guests who don't know what it is can look it up if they want or just be surprised when they get there.

CMGragain

I think that is a good idea, MagicInk.

behsco90

Thanks ladies!