How would we word the invitations? And the reception would be small and very informal, like a BBQ or potluck-type thing. There may be music as well. I'm just terribly confused about everything because I want to make things right and get back into the Church and my husband is very supportive of me wanting to do this, he doesn't mind having this ceremony and has even told me that he's willing to do anything to make me happy and put me at ease, spiritual-wise because I once couldn't dream of not going to Mass every Sunday and Wednesday night. But then my mom passed away and I became angry with God and the cancer that took her too soon, I just didn't think it was right to be in the Church with those feelings, but since my husband and I have been together, that anger has went away and I'm now wanting to make everything right.
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edited by mrsgreene on May 21, 2009, 2:39 AM)
This should be a small family affair and not appear to be a wedding. If sending invitations, you would be inviting your guests to a convalidation ceremony. Use your names, Mrs. and Mr. Greene... . Your party would be appropriate, but it isn't a wedding reception. So, when inviting guests to this, use an informal invitation inviting them to a party to celebrate your convalidation.
It is not appropriate to ask your guests to bring the party. Please do not host a pot luck. Host the party you can afford to completely host.
I understand what you meant by that, I don't honestly know why I said "potluck"! That would be our intention, to provide everything for our guests, from food and drink, to cutlery, dishes and napkins! lol And I have no intention, nor does my husband, of making this appear to be a wedding or vow renewal in any way. This is about making things right with the Church and with God. People may mistakenly call it a vow renewal, if they do that's fine. But to me, all this is about is restoring my state of grace and being able to fully participate in Church again. I also don't expect gifts, but I have heard that it's rude to say this to potential guests? But this gathering afterwards will just be a celebration of God's blessings on our marriage and the Church validating our marriage. It's hard to explain without making it sound like a reception, but I guess it can be compared to like a reunion of some kind, like a family reunion or class reunion. I know I'm probably not making sense, but again, it's hard to explain and get my point across! lol
Convalidation Ceremony Invitation Wording?
That would be our intention, to provide everything for our guests, from food and drink, to cutlery, dishes and napkins! lol And I have no intention, nor does my husband, of making this appear to be a wedding or vow renewal in any way. This is about making things right with the Church and with God. People may mistakenly call it a vow renewal, if they do that's fine. But to me, all this is about is restoring my state of grace and being able to fully participate in Church again. I also don't expect gifts, but I have heard that it's rude to say this to potential guests? But this gathering afterwards will just be a celebration of God's blessings on our marriage and the Church validating our marriage. It's hard to explain without making it sound like a reception, but I guess it can be compared to like a reunion of some kind, like a family reunion or class reunion. I know I'm probably not making sense, but again, it's hard to explain and get my point across! lol 