1. Opening
Start your invitation by addressing the recipient formally. You can use phrases like:
- Cari amici (Dear friends)
- Cari parenti (Dear relatives)
2. Introduce the Event
Mention the purpose of the invitation – the First Holy Communion ceremony. You can use phrases such as:
- Sono lieto di invitarvi alla Prima Comunione di mio figlio/mia figlia (I am pleased to invite you to my son/daughter’s First Communion)
- Desideriamo condividere con voi la gioia della Prima Comunione di nostro figlio/nostro figlia (We wish to share the joy of our son/daughter’s First Communion with you)
3. Date and Time
Provide the date and time of the First Holy Communion ceremony. You can use phrases like:
- La cerimonia avrà luogo il (date) alle (time) presso (venue) (The ceremony will take place on (date) at (time) at (venue))
- Vi aspettiamo il (date) alle (time) nella chiesa di (venue) (We await you on (date) at (time) in the church of (venue))
4. Dress Code
Mention any specific dress code for the event. For example:
- Si prega di indossare abiti formali (Please wear formal attire)
- È richiesto un abbigliamento sobrio (Modest dressing is required)
5. RSVP
Ask the recipients to confirm their presence at the ceremony. You can use phrases like:
- Vi preghiamo di confermarci la vostra presenza entro il (date) (Kindly confirm your presence by (date))
- Saremmo felici di ricevere la vostra conferma entro il (date) (We would be delighted to receive your confirmation by (date))
6. Closing
End the invitation with a warm closing. Use phrases like:
- Ci auguriamo di vedervi numerosi a questa importante occasione (We hope to see you in great numbers at this important occasion)
- Vi aspettiamo con gioia (We await you with joy)
Remember to include your contact information, such as your phone number or email address, so that the recipients can easily respond to the invitation or seek additional information if needed. Writing the invitation in Italian will make it more personal and special for the recipients.