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- Song of Solomon 2:10-13 Bible Wedding Blessing. "My beloved speaks and says to me: 'Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away; for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.
- Memorial Wedding Blessing. "Today you're getting married, your love is truly blessed. Though you cannot see me, I am your silent guest. I am watching from Heaven as you exchange your vows, and I am just as excited as each of you are now.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Bible Wedding Blessing. "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.
- Wedding Dinner Blessing. "Please bow your heads with me. Lord God, we are so grateful to celebrate the commitment that [name] and [name] made today as we sit around these dinner tables.
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A wedding blessing acknowledges the lifelong commitment made by newlyweds. For religious couples, it can symbolize a declaration of approval of the marriage and a means of asking a higher power for many happy and prosperous years together. Wedding blessings and prayers are a long-standing tradition in many cultures, and they’re a great way to add a...
1. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
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. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
2. Prayer by Robert Louis Stevenson
Lord, behold our family here assembled.We thank you for this place in which we dwell,for the love that unites us,for the peace accorded us this day,for the hope with which we expect the morrow,for the health, the work, the food,and the bright skies that make our lives delightful;for our friends in all parts of the earth.Amen. Zola Expert Tip:Don't forget to ask audience members to bow their heads before praying.
3. The Blessing of the Marriage from The Book of Common Prayer
Most gracious God,we give You thanks for Your tender love in sending Jesus Christ to come among us,to be born of a human mother,and to make the way of the cross to be the way of life.We thank You, also, for consecrating the union of man and woman in his Name.By the power of Your Holy Spirit, pour out the abundance of Your blessing upon this man and this woman.Defend them from every enemy.Lead them into all peace.Let their love for each other be a seal upon their hearts, a mantle about their s...
9. The Buddhist Scriptures, The Buddha’s Sermon at Rajagaha, Verses 19-22
Do not deceive, do not despise each other anywhere. Do not be angry nor bear secret resentments; for as a mother will risk her life and watches over her child, so boundless be your love to all, so tender, kind, and mild. Cherish goodwill right and left, early and late, and without hindrance, without stint, be free of hate and envy, while standing and walking and sitting down, whatever you have in mind, the rule of life that is always best is to be loving and kind.
10. Prayer by Lama Thubten Yeshe
Today we promise to dedicate ourselves completely to each other, with body, speech, and mind. In this life, in every situation, in wealth or poverty, in health or sickness, in happiness or difficulty, we will work to help each other perfectly. The purpose of our relationship will be to attain enlightenment by perfecting our kindness and compassion toward all sentient beings.
11. Wedding Dua for Newlyweds
Oh Allah, bless our marriage and let it be a means for us to become closer to You in love and devotion. Let it be a source of untold blessings, happiness and joy.Oh Allah, let our marriage be a way for us and our families to enter Jannah.Ya Allah, protect our marriage from the whisperings of Shaytan. Give us the strength to live together in justice, equity, love, and mercy.My Lord, let this marriage bring untold blessings to us individually, to our families, and our children Insha Allah.My Cr...
12. Wedding Prayer From Al-Fatiha, the Holy Qur’an
In the name of God, the infinitely Compassionate and Merciful.Praise be to God, Sovereign of all the worlds.The Compassionate, the Merciful. Ruler on the Day of Reckoning.You alone do we worship, and You alone do we ask for help.Guide us on the straight path, the path of those who have received your grace;not the path of those who have brought down wrath, nor of those who wander astray.Amen.
13. Saptapadi
Saptapadi, or “The Seven Steps” involves the couple taking seven steps around a holy fire, each step symbolizing a promise to each other. As the steps are taken, the following blessings are spoken aloud: Let us provide for our household, stay in good health, and carry out our duties and responsibilities to each other, our families, and our tradition. Let us continue to develop our mental and spiritual powers. Let us build our wealth and comfort with the right means. Let us acquire knowledge,...
14. Hindu Wedding Poem
Let the earth of my body be mixed with the earth My beloved walks on. Let the fire of my body be the brightness in the mirror that reflects his face. Let the water of my body join the waters of the lotus pool he bathes in. Let the breath of my body be air lapping his tired limbs. Let me be sky, and moving through me the cloud-dark Shyama, my beloved.
15. Lord Ganesha Blessing
To the Holy Son of Shiva and Parvati,To the remover of all obstacles, Lord Ganesha,We petition for Blessings,To sanctify this ceremony of marriage,And to bless this marriage in all ways.Lord Ganesha.You are the speaker.You are the listener.You are the giver.You are the sustainer.Please protect us from all directions.Let us listen with our ears to that which is auspicious, adorable one.Let us perceive with our eyes what is holy.With strong, stable body and limbs, may we seek divine grace and a...
16. Irish Vow of Unity
We swear by peace and love to stand,Heart to heart and hand to hand.Mark, O Spirit, and hear us now,Confirming this our Sacred Vow.
17. Irish Marriage Blessing
May God be with you and bless you.May you see your children.May you be poor in misfortunes,And rich in blessings.May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.
18. Blessing Stones
While this isn’t a spoken blessing, it’s a commonly practiced Irish tradition that’s just as meaningful. Each wedding guest makes a wish for the couple on a stone, and then tosses the stone into water to bless them. Zola Expert Tip:The Blessing Stones tradition can be combined with a spoken prayer for an even more meaningful blessing.
19. The Seven Blessings
Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine. Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who created everything for His glory. Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who created humanity. Blessed are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who created humanity in His image, in the image of the likeness of his form, and made for them an everlasting establishment. Blessed are you, Lord, who created humanity. May the barren o...
20. Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Place me like a seal over your heart,like a seal on your arm.For love is as strong as death,its passion as enduring as the grave.Love flashes like fire,the brightest kind of flame.Many waters cannot quench love,nor can rivers drown it.If a man tried to buy lovewith all his wealth,his offer would be utterly scorned.
21. The Hebrew Wedding Prayer
Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who hath created joy and gladness, bridegroom and bride, mirth and exultation, pleasure and delight, love and brotherhood, peace and friendship. May there soon be heard in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of joy and gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the jubilant voice of bridegrooms from the wedding canopy, and of youths from their feasts of song. Blessed art thou, O Lord, wh...
22. Prayer of St. Francis
Eternal One, make me an instrument of your peace;where there is hatred, let me sow love;when there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;and where there is sadness, joy.Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;to be understood as to understand,to be loved as to love;for it is in giving that we receive,it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
23. The Nuptial Blessing
O God, who by your mighty powercreated all things out of nothing,and, when you had set in placethe beginnings of the universe,formed man and woman in your own image,making the woman an inseparable helpmate to the man,that they might be no longer two, but one flesh,and taught that what you were pleased to make onemust never be divided; O God, who consecrated the bond of Marriageby so great a mysterythat in the wedding covenant you foreshadowedthe Sacrament of Christ and his Church; O God, by w...
24. Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers
We have gathered here to celebrate the love of [name] and [name]. God has brought them together, and we pray that God will hold them in his love always. As the food we share will strengthen our bodies, may our time together strengthen the love that binds us. Let us pray. Lord God, you sustain all creatures and never cease to give your children the food they need. We bless you for bringing us together in the love that unites us around this table where the food we take strengthens our bodies. W...
25. Scottish Blessing by Rev. Donald MacLeod
May the blessing of light be on you, light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine on you like a great peat fire, so that stranger and friend may come and warm himself at it. And may light shine out of the two eyes of you, like a candle set in the window of a house, bidding the wanderer come in out of the storm. And may the blessing of the rain be on you, may it beat upon your Spirit and wash it fair and clean, and leave there a shining pool where the blue of Heaven shines, a...
26. Scottish Gaelic Blessing
A thousand welcomes to you with your marriage kerchief, may you be healthy all your days. May you be blessed with long life and peace, may you grow old with goodness, and with riches.
If you’re having a multicultural weddingor simply prefer something less traditional, your options are endless! Below we’ve compiled a list of nontraditional wedding readings to inspire you.
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The Bridal Tip » Wedding. Wedding Blessings Images. Wedding blessings hold a significant place in weddings across cultures and religions. They are heartfelt words or prayers bestowed upon the couple to invoke happiness, love, and success in their marital journey.
Apr 12, 2024 · Photo by. unsplash. Wedding blessings are beautiful and meaningful quotes for newlyweds. These words of wisdom and encouragement have been passed down through the generations. They also offer guidance and inspiration as the couple embarks on their new life together. They can serve as blessings to guide them through the years to come. ADVERTISEMENT.
- A Wedding Day Prayer. Dear Lord, As this couple begins their lives together on their wedding day, I pray that their hearts will unite as one with You in their desire to make You the center.
- A Wedding Ceremony Prayer. Father in Heaven, thank You for this husband, ______, and wife, _______, and their commitment to Christian marriage. As we look ahead, we pray that their future will never lack the convictions that make a marriage strong.
- Our Purpose Together. Dear Lord, guide us as we chase boldly after Your purpose for our life together. May You use our marriage to fulfill Your will. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
- Two Are Better Than One. Lord, In your great wisdom you created marriage for our good. “Two are better than one, because we will have a good return for our labor.
A Wedding Prayer for God’s Blessing on This Union. Dear Lord, We gather here today in celebration of the union between [Bride’s Name] and [Groom’s Name]. We ask for your abundant blessings to pour down upon them. May their marriage be a shining example of your love, grace, and faithfulness.
Apr 30, 2024 · Photo: JoPhoto. We have rounded up a few of our favorite Bible verses, readings, and poems for you to use on your wedding day that will add a beautiful personal element to your ceremony, and ensure a memorable service for you and those attending. Choose from these prayers, blessings, and readings to add a special touch to your wedding day.
