55 Wedding Blessings and Prayers

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Wedding Blessings

Blessings to share with the Newlyweds



1. Be blessed on this your wedding day. We wish nothing but happiness and joy for you both. May God be with you in your married life as you enter this journey together.
   Wedding Wishes     




2. God, the best maker of all marriages, combine your hearts in one, your realms in one.
   Shakespeare
   Wedding Toasts




3. Seal this blessed day in your hearts,
   May you never grow apart.
   As you commence this new chapter of life.
   May you be blessed as husband and wife.
   Lift each other up when faced with adversity
   A wedding blessing for contentment until eternity!
   Wedding Poems




4. I wish you many blessings, in marriage, life, and love.
   Julie Hebert, Soon To Be Mrs. Right
   Bridal Shower Poems




5. May the blessing of God be upon thee,
   May the Sun of Glory shine ’round thy.
   May the gates of plenty, honor and happiness be open to thee.
   May no sorrow distress thy days.
   May no griefs disturb thy nights;
   May the pillow of peace kiss thy cheek,
   And the pleasure of realization attend thy beautiful dreams.
   J. S. Ogilvie
   Christian Wedding Poems





6. Marriages are not just a commitment of love, but of companionship. Friendship is the key to a long and healthy marriage. May your marriage always be blessed by the friendship you share this wedding day.
   Marriage Quotes




7. In a wedding celebrating your love we ask blessings from God above.
   C. A. Lynch, The Day Will Soon Be Here
   Getting Married Poems




8. With vows exchanged, a journey begun,
   May your days be blessed, forever as one.
   C. A. Lynch
   Wedding Poems For Ceremony




9. Health and prosperity
   Your lives together to cheer,
   With every blessing
   For many happy years.
   Irish Wedding Toasts and Blessings




10. Let your blessing of love be your rock and let this day be a reminder of where it all began.
    Wedding Phrases




11. Blessed is the home where each puts the other's happiness first.
    Quotes About Home




12. I wish thee every blessing
    For you both, remember this day here;
    And may each future anniversary prove
    My wish to be sincere.
    Anniversary Poems





13. If you had asked me back at your graduation if I thought you could be happier, I would have said no. You never know where life is going to take you, but I'm sure happy it brought you to together!
    




14. If words could all my wishes say,
    Oh ! how my tongue would talk away.
    I wish this day and many more
    Might on dear blessings pour,
    May health, wealth, love, and peace
    With each succeeding year increase;
    And oh! the last, come when it may,
    Be unto thee a happy day.
    J. S. Ogilvie
    




15. May your day be filled with family and friends
    May your happiness know no end
    Give thanks to God above
    For all His blessings and His love.




16. May God shower you both with blessings; a union blessed by His grace.
    C. A. Lynch,Shower You Both In Blessings
    Bridal Shower Poems Wishing Well




17. May you be filled with many blessings inside and out and may you be thankful for every one of them.
    





18. Sending you many sweet blessings on your wedding day which will follow you through all the days of your marriage.
    Advice For A Marriage




19. May’st thou live in joy forever,
    Naught from thee true pleasure sever;
    From thy heart arise no sigh.
    And no tear bedew thine eye:
    Joys be many, cares be few,
    Smoothe the path thou shalt pursue,
    And heaven’s richest blessings shine
    Ever on both thee and thine.
    Author Unknown
    Wedding Poems for The Bride and Groom




20. Gladly now it is my pleasure,
    Joys to wish you, without measure.
    Happiness and peace attending.
    With pure heavenly blessings blending.




21. Our marriage will be strong because we will both work to make it strong. It will be blessed because we will both pray over it every night. It will be filled with love because we will both continue to remind each other of our love for the other with simple gestures. And we will be happy because we will be together.





22. There are so many things I could write in this card as I think about the two of you. But one thing I do know is that I admire you both and wish you all the best with your marriage.
    What To Write In A Wedding Card




23. May you feel no rain, for each of you will be a shelter to the other.
    Unknown, May Your Days Be Good
    Engagement Poems




24. Finally, your wedding day is here,
    With all that can delight and cheer;
    Oh! may you nothing lack each day.
    But find fresh blessings strew your way.
    Wedding Messages




25. Throughout our lives, we are given many blessings. The day we find our true love, we are given one of the biggest blessings of all.  Treasure this blessing in all circumstances and don't take it for granted
    Wedding Poems About Love




26. The union of two special people can't be just a coincidence but a push from a much more powerful place. May your lives together be filled with blessings in many different ways.
    Wedding Wishes Messages




27. Many blessings for your wedding day, but even more for your marriage. Work hard to keep your love sparked. Marriage can be tough sometimes, but its nothing you can't handle if you are willing to put in the time.
    Marriage Poems





28. Blessings come in many forms, but we all know one of the biggest blessings a person can find in their life is to find someone to share it with.




29. May joy and laughter be your constant guide,
    As you journey together, side by side.
    Here's to a lifetime of love that will never fade
    C. A. Lynch, Congratulations
    Wedding Day Poems




30. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this new journey in your life. No longer walking this earth on your own, but with someone who loves and respects you. I thank God for bringing you together every day.
    




31. When two people are one in their inmost hearts,
    They shatter even the strength of iron or of bronze.
    And when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts,
    Their words are sweet and strong, like the fragrance of orchids.
    I Ching
    Wedding Quotes





32. Enjoy the simplest of things on your wedding day. For they are what make up an entire day of blessings. Who needs a big meal you can eat your cake first!
    Funny Wedding Poems




33. Heaven give you many, many merry days!
    Shakespeare
    Marriage Wishes




34. This new chapter in your life, so dear,
    May it be filled with love, year after year.
    C. A. Lynch, Wedding Day Blessings, Sister
    Wedding Poems For Sister




35. You shall be together when white wings of death scatter your days.
    Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
    But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
    And let winds of the heavens dance between you.
    Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
    Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
    Kahlil Gibran





36. Two souls with but a single thought,
    Two hearts that beat as one.
    Friedrich Halm
    Wedding Card Wishes




37. Love is like a rose, the joy of all the earth... Love is like a lovely rose, the world's delight.
    Christina Rossetti
    Love Saying




38. In as much as love grows in you, so in you, beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.
    St. Augustine




39. A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; but still will keep bower quiet for us, and a sleep full of sweet dreams.
    John Keats




40. One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life;
    That word is love.
    Sophocles




41. My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
    My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
    The more I have, for both are infinite.
    William Shakespeare
    Poems For Wedding Reading




42. Many blessings for a long and strong marriage. May God keep your bond safe and secure within his hands.
    Irish Blessing




43. May your hearts be filled with blessings of joy and delight,
    In each other's arms, find comfort and respite.
    Together you'll conquer all that may come
    C. A. Lynch, Blessings of Joy and Delight
    Wedding Poems For Daughter




44. God’s love is never-ending and filled with love and happiness when two souls such as yourselves come together to celebrate such a beautiful union.
    



45. One day long from now you will be able to look back on this day at pictures of your wedding and remember the moments. Most will be good, some will make you laugh, some may make you sad, but all will be blessings.




46. May your marriage be a beautiful song,
    Filled with joy, laughter, and lifelong love so strong.
    Julie Hebert
    Wedding Card Poems




47. May your love be blessed with joy and grace,
    May your hearts always find peace and embrace.
    May your journey together be filled with delight,
    With God's light guiding you both day and night.




48. May the Lord bless you both as you say your wedding vow; as you pledge your lives to one another.




49. Gifts can be blessings if the need is there, but the biggest blessing you can give is your presence on their wedding day.




50. Your wedding album will be a time machine back to this day. It will remind you of all the blessings this day endured. So even in stressful times, don’t forget to smile.


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Wedding Prayers

Prayers to bless the couple.



51. The Lord bless you and keep you;
    the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
    the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
    Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)
    Christian Poems




52. Lord, we gather in joy today,
    Bless this union in every way.
    May love, faith, and harmony stay,
    Guiding them both, come what may.
    
    Grant them wisdom, hearts kind and true,
    Patience to face challenges, too.
    May their home be a peaceful view,
    Filled with joy in all they pursue.
    
    Surround them with love's embrace,
    Friends and family in their space.
    Let Your light guide their life's race,
    Together, closer to Your grace.
    Amen.




53. May God in Heaven bless you both,
    With love that blooms like a beautiful flower.
    Grant you wisdom, strength, and joy,
    In every moment and every hour.
    
    Surround you with peace and endless grace,
    Guided by His light, your steps embrace.
    May your bond grow ever strong,
    With love and laughter, your whole life long.
    Amen.




54. Dear Lord,
    As we stand together on this sacred day,
    I pray to be a blessing in my partner's life, not a burden.
    Grant me the strength to be their equal, not their dependent,
    And to love them for who they are, always and forever.
    
    Guide us with Your wisdom and grace,
    That our hearts may be united in love and understanding.
    May we support each other through all of life's challenges,
    And cherish every moment we share together.
    
    In Your holy name, we pray.
    Amen.
    







55. God, we gather here today
    To celebrate love's bright array.
    Two wonderful souls, together they've come,
    In Your name, their hearts beat as one.
    
    We thank You for the love they share,
    And the joy that fills the air.
    Bless this marriage, pure and true,
    With compassion, respect, in all they do.
    
    Bless their families, friends so dear,
    Who gather round to witness here.
    May we support, encourage their life,
    In this journey as husband and wife.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions that we have had from our readers.

• How do you write a wedding blessing or prayer?
  To write a wedding blessing or prayer, start with expressing your hopes for the couple’s happiness, love, and unity. Mention specific values like love, respect, and understanding. Personalize it by including any special qualities of the couple or their journey together.



• Can I include a religious prayer in my wedding ceremony?
  Yes, many couples include religious prayers in their ceremony. It’s common to use a prayer that reflects their faith or to ask a religious leader to recite one.



• What is a good Bible verse for a wedding blessing?
  Popular Bible verses for wedding blessings include:
  
  - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NIV): "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."
  
  - Colossians 3:14 (NIV): "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."



• What are some short wedding blessings for a toast?
  A short blessing for a wedding toast might be: "May your love be as endless as the stars above, and may your life together be filled with joy and adventure."
  
  
• How do I include a blessing in my wedding speech?
  To include a blessing in your speech, add it toward the end as a way to wish the couple well. You can say something like, “Before we toast, I’d like to offer this blessing for the happy couple…”



• Can I use a wedding blessing in a wedding card?
  Absolutely! Wedding blessings are perfect for cards. They add a personal touch and convey your hopes and well-wishes for the couple’s future. Choose or write a blessing that resonates with the couple's journey.



• What is the difference between a wedding blessing and a prayer?
  A wedding blessing is often a positive wish or expression of hope for the couple's future, while a prayer directly addresses a higher power, asking for divine favor or guidance for the couple.



• What is a Celtic wedding blessing?
  A Celtic wedding blessing is a traditional Irish blessing or Scottish wish for the couple. An example is:
  
  "May the road rise up to meet you,
  May the wind be always at your back,
  And may God hold you in the hollow of His hand."



• May I use these blessings and prayers in a card, a speech or an email or for personal use?
  For sure, we compiled these blessings and prayers to help you find the perfect words for the newlyweds and there marriage.



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