Bris & Zucher Invitation Wording Guide
Bris and Zucher invitation wording includes the baby's name (or just our baby boy), the date, time, and location. A Zucher (Shalom Zachar) is the Friday night gathering after birth, a Vachnacht is the night before the Bris, and the Bris is on the eighth day. Each has its own wording conventions, and combo cards can cover all three on one invitation.
When a baby boy is born, the simcha moves fast. The Shalom Zachar is Friday night, the Vachnacht is the night before the Bris, and the Bris itself is on the eighth day. Each event has its own invitation wording. Here's your complete guide.
What to Include on a Bris Invitation
Bris Wording Examples
Traditional
"With great joy, we invite you to the Bris of our son [Name]. [Date] at [Time]. [Location]. Seudah to follow."
Hebrew + English
"בשעה טובה ומוצלחת — We joyfully invite you to the Bris Milah of our son [Name]. [Date] at [Time]. [Location]."
Chassidish / Yiddish
"מיר לאדן אייך בשמחה רבה צום ברית פון אונזער זון [שם]. [Date] ביי [Time] אין [Location]."
Modern
"Join us as we celebrate the Bris of our baby boy! [Date] at [Time]. [Address]. Breakfast to follow."
Zucher (Shalom Zachar) Wording
A Zucher (Shalom Zachar) is the Friday night gathering after the birth. It is informal — snacks, beer, whiskey, and cake.
Simple / Casual
"We're celebrating! Join us for a Shalom Zachar in honor of our new baby boy. Friday night, [Date] at [Time]. [Address]."
Traditional
"With great joy, we invite you to a Shalom Zachar in honor of the birth of our son. [Date] at [Time]. [Address]."
Hebrew + English
"בשעה טובה — Join us for a Zucher celebrating the birth of our son. [Date] at [Time]. [Location]."
Vachnacht Wording
The Vachnacht is the night before the Bris. It is a gathering for Torah study and celebration.
Vachnacht Only
"We invite you to join us for a Vachnacht, the night before the Bris of our son. [Date] at [Time]. [Address]."
Vachnacht + Bris Combo
"Vachnacht: [Date] at [Time] at [Address]. Bris: [Date] at [Time] at [Location]. Please join us for both."
Combo Cards
Many families send one invitation that covers the Shalom Zachar, Vachnacht, and Bris. Bal Simcha has combo cards for exactly this:
"Shalom Zachar: Friday night, [Date] at [Time] at [Address]. Vachnacht: [Date] at [Time] at [Address]. Bris: [Date] at [Time] at [Location]. Please join us for all."
Timing Considerations
Since a Bris is on the eighth day from birth, the timing is often not known until the birth. This means invitations are often sent on very short notice. Bal Simcha's instant download and WhatsApp sharing is perfect for this — customize in minutes and send right away.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Not specifying which event — make it clear whether it's a Zucher, Vachnacht, or Bris
2. Forgetting the meal — mention if there will be a seudah
3. Not including the full address — especially for the Shalom Zachar at a private home
4. Sending it too late — with Bal Simcha, you can send instantly on WhatsApp
Customizing on Bal Simcha
On Bal Simcha, every word is customizable. Choose from our Bris, Zucher, and Vachnacht invitation templates, and tailor the wording to your exact celebration. Share instantly on WhatsApp or order printed invitations.
Browse Bal Simcha's Bris invitation designs — every design is editable online, in Hebrew, Yiddish and English, and can be shared straight to WhatsApp.
Real designs you can edit online
A few of the Bris invitation designs on balsimcha.com. Tap one to open it in the editor and change every word.
