A wedding blessing asks God to watch over a couple as they begin their life together. It can be spoken during the ceremony, prayed before the reception meal or written inside a card.
These wedding blessings were written by our editors for pastors, parents, friends and guests. King James verses often read at weddings are included.
Our editor’s top picks
- May God bless your marriage with love that never fails and joy that never fades.
- May the Lord be the foundation of your home and the center of your hearts.
- May your love reflect His love in every season.
- May God give you patience for hard days and gratitude for good ones.
- May your home be a place of prayer, peace and laughter.
Wedding blessings for cards
For guests and family members.
- May God richly bless your life together.
- Praying for a marriage full of faith, hope and love.
- May the Lord guide every step you take together.
- May your love grow deeper with every year.
- May God surround your marriage with His grace.
- Wishing you a Christ-centered marriage and a joy-filled home.
- May your hearts stay tender and your faith stay strong.
- May God bless the home you are building together.
Wedding ceremony blessings
For pastors and officiants.
- May the Lord bless this couple and keep them close to Him and to each other.
- May God grant them wisdom to love well and humility to forgive quickly.
- Lord, unite these two hearts in love that honors You.
- May their marriage be a light to everyone who knows them.
- May they find in each other a faithful friend and partner.
- Father, bless this covenant and keep it strong.
- May their home be a refuge of kindness and truth.
- Lord, let their love be patient, kind and lasting.
Prayers for the reception meal
Short prayers before dinner.
- Lord, thank You for this celebration of love. Bless this food and this couple.
- Father, bless the newlyweds and everyone gathered here to celebrate them.
- God, thank You for bringing these two together. Amen.
- Lord, fill this celebration with joy and this marriage with grace.
- Jesus, bless this meal and this new family.
- Father, thank You for love, family and friendship. Amen.
Wedding blessings from parents
For mothers and fathers of the couple.
- May God bless you both as you begin this new chapter.
- We have prayed for this day, and we thank God for you both.
- May your marriage be as full of love as the home you grew up in.
- We pray God gives you a lifetime of joy together.
- May the Lord protect your hearts and your home.
- We are proud of you and thankful for the love you share.
- May God’s blessings follow you all the days of your life.
- Welcome to our family. We thank God for you.
Bible verses for wedding blessings
Exact King James Version wording.
- “The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee.” — Numbers 6:24–25 (KJV)
- “Charity never faileth.” — 1 Corinthians 13:8 (KJV)
- “Two are better than one.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9 (KJV)
- “A threefold cord is not quickly broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12 (KJV)
- “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” — Colossians 3:14 (KJV)
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How we put this list together: Blessings and prayers are original lines by our editors. Bible verses use exact King James Version wording. Written and reviewed by John Moler, editor at Graceful Names. See our editorial policy.
