For Roman Catholics and some Protestant denominations, First Communion or First Holy Communion is an important religious ceremony. Usually celebrated when a child is between the ages of seven to ten, First Communion is akin to a rite of passage, much like a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah is for Jewish youth. Besides the elaborate church ceremony, First Communion involves large parties with lots of food and special clothing as well as religious gifts for the guest of honor. When planning any large gatherings, one of the first tasks is to choose the invitations. Below are five great first holy communion invitations to get you started:
#1 Beaded Cross with Ribbon:
Elegant and lithe, this handcrafted tea-length invitation consists of two pieces: a jacket card and an insert. The jacket card is made of thick pearlescent card stock with folded, pointed flaps that are held together by a beaded white cross. The cross is made of real beads and is attached to a long white sheer ribbon. The edges of the jacket are hand painted with glitter. Your personalized text is printed on the insert which is then placed inside the jacket. When your guests receive the invitation, they would slide out the insert to read the content. A set of eight invites retails for a little under $25 with card assembly included when you order custom invitations from Baby Cachet’s online store.
#2 Jeweled Cross:
When folded this invite measures about 4″x6″ and features a metallic silver cross studded in the center by a red ruby gem. If red is not your preference, you can change the gem color to blue, pink, emerald, amethyst or sapphire. This invite is printed on textured card stock for a handmade look and feel. Your wording is printed on the inside fold. The invite is priced at around $5 each.
#3 Ivory Ribbon Cross:
This custom invitation is visually and texturally stunning. Visually, your eyes are drawn to the large ivory-colored cross on the left hand side. Look closely and you’ll see that texturally the shiny parts of the cross are made of actual ribbon. The ends of the cross are punctuated with filigree-decorated flaps. The square that forms at the center of the cross is also accented with filigree motifs. Your wording resides on the right hand side. A cream border frames the invite. Order ten invitations for less than $24.
#4 Radiant Cross:
This pink invitation is folded and features a large glowing cross on the front side. A printed band at the bottom contains the words “An Invitation”. Open up the invite and your text is revealed inside. A packet of eight is sold for $4. A suite of matching party supplies is available for this invitation and includes cups, garlands, banners, party bags, centerpieces, balloons, and party favors.
#5 Simply Green:
I like this invitation for its simplicity. On the left hand side are four green vines with dainty leaves. On the right hand side is a large green cross. Your text goes in the middle. The invite is A6 in size measuring about 4″x6″. Each invite costs about $1.40 and price discounts are available with larger orders.
