Bible Verses for Wedding Cards: Verses on Love and Marriage

Bible verses for wedding cards give a Christian couple words from Scripture that they can keep long after the wedding day. A single verse at the top of the card, followed by a few lines of your own, is often the part of the card a couple saves and reads again.

This guide gathers 35 wedding Bible verses grouped by theme: love, marriage and unity, faithfulness, keeping God at the center, blessing, and patience and kindness. You will also find short verses for a small card, Christian wedding wishes to write after the verse, wedding prayers for the couple and a few verses for anniversary cards.

Article contents

• How to Write a Bible Verse in a Wedding Card
• Short Bible Verses for Wedding Cards
• Bible Verses About Love
• Bible Verses About Marriage and Unity
• Bible Verses About Faithfulness
• Verses About Keeping God at the Center of a Marriage
• Wedding Blessing Verses
• Verses About Patience and Kindness
• Christian Wedding Wishes
• Wedding Prayers for the Couple
• Bible Verses for Anniversary Cards
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Wedding Card Ideas

How to Write a Bible Verse in a Wedding Card

1. Choose one verse that fits the couple. One well-chosen verse reads better than several. If you know which passage was read at their ceremony, that verse is a thoughtful choice.
2. Write the verse at the top of the card. Put the words in quotation marks and add the reference after them, such as (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Copy the wording exactly from one translation.
3. Congratulate the couple by name. Use both first names and mention the ceremony if you were there.
4. Add a wish or a short prayer. One or two sentences that connect the verse to their life together are enough.
5. Close warmly and sign. "With love," "Blessings" and "In Christ" all suit a Christian wedding card.

Here is an example: "'A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.' (Ecclesiastes 4:12) Dear Sarah and Ben, congratulations on your wedding. It was a joy to watch you make your promises before God and your families. We are praying that Christ stays at the center of your home in every season. With love, the Carters"

Short Bible Verses for Wedding Cards

These short wedding Bible verses fit on a small card or a gift tag and still leave room for a note. Every verse in this guide is quoted from the New International Version (NIV).

• "Do everything in love." (1 Corinthians 16:14)
• "We love because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19)
• "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." (John 15:12)
• "And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Colossians 3:14)
• "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." (1 Corinthians 13:13)
• "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
• "The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad." (Psalm 118:24)

Psalm 118:24 is a good choice for a card you hand to the couple on the wedding day itself, since it speaks of rejoicing in what God has done on this very day.

Bible Verses About Love

Love is the theme most couples choose for their ceremony readings, and these Bible verses about love carry over well to a card. Guests are most likely to recognize the passage from 1 Corinthians 13.

• "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." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
• "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." (1 John 4:7)
• "And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them." (1 John 4:16)
• "Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." (1 Peter 4:8)
• "Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame." (Song of Songs 8:6)

The full passage from 1 Corinthians 13 is long, so save it for a larger card or write only the first sentence, "Love is patient, love is kind," with the reference beneath it.

Bible Verses About Marriage and Unity

These Bible verses about marriage speak to two people becoming one family. They suit a card you give at the reception or mail after the ceremony.

• "That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24)
• "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." (Matthew 19:6)
• "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. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
• "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:2-3)
• "Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." (Ruth 1:16)

Ruth 1:16 was first spoken by Ruth to her mother-in-law, Naomi, but many couples now use it in their vows because it describes loyal, lifelong commitment.

Bible Verses About Faithfulness

A long marriage depends on faithfulness, both God's faithfulness to the couple and the couple's faithfulness to each other. These verses suit a couple who speaks openly about their faith.

• "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man." (Proverbs 3:3-4)
• "Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies." (Psalm 36:5)
• "For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." (Psalm 100:5)

Verses About Keeping God at the Center of a Marriage

Many Christian couples hope to build their home on their faith. These verses are a good match for a couple who asked God's blessing at the altar or who serve together at church.

• "Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain." (Psalm 127:1)
• "But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." (Joshua 24:15)
• "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
• "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." (Proverbs 16:3)

Joshua 24:15 is a popular verse for a home, so it also fits a card that comes with a housewarming gift for newlyweds.

Wedding Blessing Verses

A wedding blessing from Scripture makes a natural last line for the card. The priestly blessing from Numbers 6 is often said over couples at the end of a wedding service.

• "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)
• "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13)
• "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Romans 15:5-6)
• "May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed." (Psalm 20:4)

Verses About Patience and Kindness

These verses describe the everyday habits that keep a marriage strong. They are a kind choice from a couple who has been married for many years and knows how much patience and forgiveness matter.

• "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (Colossians 3:12-13)
• "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)
• "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23)
• "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:10)

Christian Wedding Wishes

Write one of these Christian wedding wishes under any verse above, or use one on its own when a full verse will not fit.

• Congratulations to you both. We are praying for a lifetime of love and faith together.
• What a joy to watch God bring the two of you together. Congratulations on your wedding day.
• May your home be full of grace, laughter and good meals shared with friends.
• We pray that you always find your way back to each other, on easy days and hard ones.
• Wishing you a marriage built on faith and patience, with plenty of fun along the way.
• Welcome to the family. We thank God for bringing you to us.
• May Christ be the center of your marriage and the strength of your home.
• May God bless the promises you made today and help you keep them every day after.
• We are so happy for you both. May your love for each other grow as your faith grows.
• Your wedding was a beautiful celebration of God's goodness. We are praying for every year ahead of you.
• May the Lord give you patience with each other, joy in each other and peace in your home.
• Praying that your marriage is a blessing to you, to your families and to everyone who comes through your door.

Wedding Prayers for the Couple

A short prayer is a personal way to end a Christian wedding card. Each of these wedding prayers for the couple can be copied as written or changed to include their names.

• Lord, thank you for bringing these two together. Bless their marriage with patience, kindness and a love that grows stronger each year. Amen.
• Heavenly Father, please guard this new marriage. Give them wisdom for their decisions, grace for their mistakes and joy in their ordinary days. Amen.
• Lord, be the third strand in this marriage. When one of them is tired, give the other strength, and keep them close to you and to each other. Amen.
• Father, thank you for the love we saw today. Fill their home with peace, their table with friends and their hearts with gratitude. Amen.
• Lord Jesus, teach them to forgive quickly, to listen well and to serve each other the way you serve us. Amen.
• God of hope, fill this couple with joy and peace as they trust in you, and let their marriage point others to you. Amen.
• We pray that God will bless your marriage, protect your home and give you many happy years together. Amen.

Bible Verses for Anniversary Cards

A verse is just as welcome in an anniversary card for a Christian couple, and verses about God's faithfulness suit a couple who has kept their promises for many years. Any verse from the love or faithfulness sections above also works. For anniversary messages to write beneath the verse, see our guide to Christian wedding anniversary messages.

• "Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23)
• "I thank my God every time I remember you." (Philippians 1:3)
• "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever." (Psalm 136:1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most popular Bible verse for a wedding card?

1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which begins "Love is patient, love is kind," is the best known wedding verse. For a smaller card, 1 Corinthians 13:13 and Ecclesiastes 4:12 are popular because they are short and easy to recognize.

What does "a cord of three strands" mean for a marriage?

The line comes from Ecclesiastes 4:12, which says two people are stronger together than one person alone. Many Christian couples read the third strand as God holding the husband and wife together, which is why the verse is a favorite at weddings.

Is it appropriate to write a Bible verse in a wedding card?

A verse is a thoughtful choice when you know the couple shares your faith. If you are not sure, a warm wedding wish without Scripture is always appropriate.

Where should the verse go in the card?

Most people write the verse at the top of the inside of the card, with the reference after it. Your message and signature go below, so the couple reads the verse first.

Which Bible translation should I use?

Use one translation for the whole verse and copy its wording exactly. Every verse on this page comes from the New International Version, and you can add (NIV) after the reference if you like.

More Wedding Card Ideas

For more wording, see our wedding wishes, our Christian anniversary messages for the years ahead, and our engagement card messages if the couple has just shared their news.

Our Christian Cross Greeting Cards are blank inside, with plenty of room for a verse and a note, and they are printed on 100% recycled paper. You can see more faith-based designs in our Christian cards collection.