Blessings On A Christian Wedding

26 Beautiful Wedding Blessings And Prayers

It’s a great gift and blessing from Heaven to find real love. Wedding unites people, unites their hearts and souls. According to wedding traditions, at the ceremony or reception, one of the guests says wedding blessings to a young couple.

Nowadays it’s not obligatory to be done by religious prayer, as we tend to think, but possibly just a wish for newlyweds’ happiness and prosperity. Here, we’ve picked up everything you need to know about wedding blessings.

You’ll be amazed!

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Firstly, let’s answer the question “what exactly is a blessing?” A blessing is mercy, benefit, approval. In general, people used to say the blessing before or after a meal, or when they favored someone or something.

They mostly appeal to a High Power, asking for the guard, protection, health, and peace. Speaking about wedding blessings, they don’t differ much. We also ask for all the best, but precisely for the bride and groom, for their marriage, well-being and a bright future.

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Traditionally, a blessing is given during the ceremony or at the reception before dinner. Depending on customs and couple’s preferences, it’s said either by a religious leader or by a family member. Generally, it goes before the ceremony to grace all the guests, to invite holiness to the venue. But at the end, the blessing is to pray for God’s approval of the new marriage.

At the reception, you might say wedding blessings to a family member, father’s pray to son, sister’s blessing, etc.

However, they all vary in length, it could be long marriage quotes or just a short saying, but they all have care, kindness, and goodwill in common.

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Religious wedding blessings are those which appeal to God. They could be taken from the Bible as a quote, or be simply directed to divine forces. For example, English traditional vows are usually written on the base of the Bible but don’t sound very pious.

Thus, we picked up the best examples of Christian wedding blessings:

May God bless, keep and guide you the rest of your lives. Happy Wedding Day!

Rejoice in your love for each other! God bless you now and always.

God bless this marriage and may your love for each other continue to grow.

May God bless the two of you abundantly in love, joy, and happiness.

We are praying that God guides you in your new adventure. May God pour out blessings on you two.

Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. Mark 10:9

Rejoice in your love for each other! God bless you now and always.

As you become one in Christ, we wish you more joy and blessings.

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear. I John 4:18

We are praying that God guides you in your new adventure. May God pour out blessings on you two.

A good marriage is at least 80 percent good luck in finding the right person at the right time. The rest is trust.

Here’s to health and prosperity, To you and all your posterity. And them that doesn’t drink with sincerity, That they may be damned for all eternity!

May all your hopes and dreams come true, and may the memory of this day become dearer with each passing year

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No doubt, there are families and young couples who are not really close to any religion. Some statistics say their number dominates. Still, people want to say something warm, cheerful and motivative to the newlyweds. Speaking of non-religious wedding blessing, they are similar to the religious ones, but you just won’t hear the name of God in it.

When you say wish or blessing, it’s crucial to be yourself, to feel at ease and speak from your heart. So, in case you are not a member of any confession, don’t feel uncomfortable and choose one of the following timeless wedding blessings:

“May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy.”

“May today be the beginning of a long, happy life together.”

“Best wishes on this wonderful journey, as you build your new lives together.”

“Wishing you joy, love and happiness on your wedding day and as you begin your new life together.”

“Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.”

“Congratulations on the most important union of your life! May you two always find love and hope in the company of one another.

“My best wishes to two very exceptional people. Nothing makes me prouder than to tell the world that both of you are my friends. Enjoy a happy, fulfilling married life!”

“Here’s to you two—wishing my two favorite lovebirds a lifetime of happiness and love. Congrats on a beautiful wedding!”

“Warmest wishes to a fantastic couple. Here’s to a lifetime of adventure, love, and happiness! Congratulations on your matrimony.”

” I hope that every day you two spend together is as blissful and love-filled as possible. Here’s to one of my all-time favorite couples! Congratulations.”

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In fact, each culture is always interesting and charming when you find out its wedding traditions. It’s always quite intriguing to discover what rituals people carry out to unite their soles. By the way, the brightest wedding blessings are said in Ireland.

Look, they are awesome:

“Always remember to forget the things that made you sad. But never forget to remember the things that made you glad. Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrue. But never forget to remember those that have stuck by you. Always remember to forget the troubles that passed away. But never forget to remember the blessings that come each day”

“May you have love that never ends,lots of money, and lots of friends.Health be yours, whatever you do,

and may God send many blessings to you!”

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16 Best Christian Wedding Prayers for the Bride and Groom

Getting a blessing from the Lord as you walk into your newly formed marriage is just one way to find long term success. Whether the prayer is recited by both the bride and groom or said by the officiant during the exchange of vows, this can be an important addition made to any Christian wedding. Here is a look at some of the best Christian wedding prayers for the bride and groom.

Prayer #1

Heavenly Father, We come to you asking your blessing and favor on (Bride Name & Groom Name). We pray for patience, tolerance and understanding as they begin to adjust to wedded life. May theirs be a home where there is much joy, laughter, support and an atmosphere of acceptance and safety.

We pray that they will always respect each other and may both of them enjoy the freedom to become all that you want them to be individually and as a family unit. Grant them courage to choose God’s instructions in a world that often abandons these. May their trust in you increase. May their home be filled with your peace.

We ask this in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen

Prayer #2

Dear Lord Jesus,
Thank you for this beautiful day. You have fulfilled the desire of our hearts to be together in this life.

We pray that your blessing will always rest upon our home; that joy, peace and contentment would dwell within us as we live together in unity, and that all who enter our home may experience the strength of your love.

Father, help us to follow and serve you with an ever growing commitment because of our union. Guide us into greater love and sacrifice as we care for each other’s needs, knowing you will care for us.

May we always be as keenly aware of your presence as we sense it today on our wedding day. And may our devotion in marriage be a radiant reflection of your love for us.

In the name of Jesus, our Savior, we pray.
Amen.

Prayer #3

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 shoulders, and a crown upon their foreheads.

Finally, in your mercy, bring them to that table where your saints feast for ever in your heavenly home; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Prayer #4

Hand in hand, we come before you, O Lord.

Hand in hand, we are stepping out in faith.

We, who are gathered here, ask that you would take this couple into your hands. Help them, O Lord, to keep firm in the commitments they have just made.

Guide them, O God, as they become a family, as they each change through the years. May they be flexible as they are faithful.

And Lord, help us all to be your hands if there be need. Strengthen, tenderly all of our commitments, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer #5

May your love and deep respect for each other sustain throughout the years to come. May your life together flow with peace and harmony. May your vows be fully realized and may you realize their own true nature together.

May you both promise to do what you think to be right; speak what you think to be the truth; help others in what is fair, accept your mistakes without excuses for them. May you both accept full responsibility for your actions and reactions.

May sincerity of this resolution give you both strength to fulfill your duties towards yourself and others. Amen.

Prayer #6

Loving Spirit, grant Bride and Groom, that in giving and forgiving they may receive from each other everlasting joy. Bind them together with cords that cannot be broken. Bind them together with love. Grant that they may always take delight in each other, and that each will remain in the other’s heart and desire.

Heavenly Spirit. Everlasting God, have compassion with Bride and Groom, as they process of committing to each other and professing their vows.

I ask you to be with them in all their undertakings, and I see them both blessed with an abundance of all good. Furthermore I see their minds illumined by divine wisdom, and their hearts quickened by divine love.

And now, let us affirm these things in an awareness that we are in the living, loving, indwelling Presence of God. Amen.

Prayer #7

Family and Friends, this is a very sacred time for Bride and Groom, so – let us begin with prayer.

I invite you to close your eyes and turn within yourselves to the presence of God; and let us now realize that God’s riches blessings are being poured out on Bride and Groom.

And now – let us affirm these things in an awareness that we are in the living, loving indwelling presence of God. Amen.

Prayer #8

Let us go into prayer now as we close our eyes, resting in the quietness and the goodness within.

Heavenly Father we give thanks for the miracle of life that you bestowupon us on this glorious day. We give thanks as you weave the spirit of love throughout every heart, body and mind within this gathering.

May the blending of our herts prepare us to remember the truth of Oneness as we bear witness to the sacred ceremony of marriage. May the radiance of joy on this special day, overflow with peace and harmony throughout the rest of Bride & Groom’s life together as husband & wife.

And may peace and harmony continue to expand, bringing joy to their families and friends and to all others who enter their home and circle of life.

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit…Amen

Prayer #9

God, as you join us today, we ask for your blessings upon this couple as they unite in marriage. Let all their days together be happy and all their words to each other be sweet. Though their paths are intertwined, let them be aware of each other’s separateness.

Bless their home and allow it to be a place of joy and serenity. Remind them to nurture each other’s body with mutual love, honor and respect. Let their spirits dwell within. As they learn from one another, may they grow stronger as individuals and closer as a couple.

And as their wedded life begins today with prayer, so may they continue it, praying for and with each other. Amen.

Prayer #10

In acknowledgment of this holy purpose, and of the power of this occasion, let us pray.

Dear God, One who gives us the longing for love and the capability of loving, we give thanks to You for BRIDE and GROOM, for their open hearts and willing spirits, and for the love that they embody here in our presence.

Be with them on this joyous occasion as two become one, and be with us, their witnesses, as we rejoice in what is said and witnessed here.

Prayer #11

God, as you join us today, we ask for your blessings upon this couple as they unite in marriage.

Let all their days together be happy and all their words to each other be sweet. Though their paths are intertwined, let them be aware of each other’s separateness. Bless their home and allow it to be a place of joy and serenity.

Remind them to nurture each other’s body with mutual love, honor and respect. Let their spirits dwell within. As they learn from one another, may they grow stronger as individuals and closer as a couple.

Amen.

Prayer #12

Let us pray. God, we ask for your blessings upon this man and woman, as we celebrate this momentous occasion in their lives. Grant them happiness and contentment as they establish their new home, create a new family and explore the depths of their love for one another and for you.

Bless their families and friends and the relationships, which have supported, strengthened and sustained them throughout their lives. Bless their home as a place of love and of peace.

And if times grow hard and tempers grow short, help them to look into their hearts and remember the love that brought them here today

Amen.

Prayer #13

Father of mankind, whose nature is love, look with favor upon this woman and this man who desire to make their vows before you. We are grateful for the providence that has led to this union.

Grant this to be more than an outward union, but also the blending of hearts and spirits and purposes.

Bless each with the inward qualities of integrity, trust, cooperation and forgiveness, that they may live together in love and peace.

Amen.

Prayer #14

The Lords’ Prayer Our Father who art in Heaven, hallow be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. (For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.)

Amen

Prayer #15

Gracious God, spirit of life and love, we ask all blessings upon Groom and Bride in their life together. May they be blessed with patience, to see them through times of tensions or conflict. May they be blessed with kindness, to enable them to nurture and care for one another in times of pain or sorrow.

May they be blessed with a spirit of play and joyfulness, that they may participate fully in the beauties and pleasures of creation.

May they be blessed, finally, with a knowledge of the ever-flowing presence of love in the world, that they may be channels of this love to one another and to all whom they meet in their life’s journey.

Amen.

Prayer #16

Blessed are the man and the woman who have grown beyond themselves and have seen through their separations. They delight in the way things are and keep their hearts open, day and night. They are trees planted near flowing rivers, which bear fruit when they are ready. Their leaves will not fall or wither. Everything they do will succeed.

Blessed is one who comes in the name of Love.

Praying for victory in your marriage is an important part of gaining success in your daily life as husband and wife. Here is one couple’s prayer titled ‘Shield of Faith’ as they go on to have their newly form relationship bonded.

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Christian Wedding Songs: 35 Praise-Worthy Christian Songs

If you’re planning a Christian wedding, chances are you’ll wed in a church. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make it feel personalized. And since there are lots of opportunities to incorporate music–from the lighting of the unity candle to communion during a full Mass–we’ve rounded up a list of Christian songs and hymns that will work for each part of your ceremony.  

Christian Songs in this Article:

Christian Wedding Ceremony Songs

These Christian wedding ceremony songs will give you the inspiration you need to create an ultra-personal ceremony that speaks to your union with each other and God. Note that if your ceremony will be held in a church, be sure to have your Christian wedding songs approved in advance, since some churches can be super strict when it comes to music!

“How Great Thou Art,” by Carrie Underwood
From the album: Storyteller, 2015
Lyrics You’ll Love: Oh, Lord my God/When I in awesome wonder/Consider all the worlds/Thy hands have made/I see the stars/I hear the rolling thunder/Thy power throughout/The universe displayed

“Amazing Grace,” by Andrea Bocelli
From the album: Concerto: One Night in Central Park, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: Amazing grace how sweet the sound/That saved a wretch me/I once was lost but now I'm found/Was blind but now I see.

“Wedding Song (There is Love),” by Peter, Paul & Mary
From the album: The Very Best of Peter, Paul & Mary, 2005
Lyrics You’ll Love: Well a man shall leave his mother and a woman leave her home/They shall travel on to where the two shall be as one/As it was in the beginning, is now until the end/Woman draws her life from man and gives it back again/And there's love

“The Lord’s Prayer,” by Andrea Bocelli feat. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
From the album: My Christmas, 2009
Lyrics You’ll Love: Our Father, who art in heaven/Hallowed be thy Name/Thy kingdom come/Thy will be done/ On earth as it is in Heaven

“The Day Before You,” by Matthew West
From the album: History, 2005
Lyrics You’ll Love: I had all but given up on finding the one/That I could fall into/On the day before you/I was ready to settle for less than love/And not much more/There was no such thing as a dream come true/But that was on the day before you

Christian Wedding Processional Songs

If the Wedding March isn’t your style, rest assured there are plenty of other Christian wedding processional songs to choose from. On our list of the best Christian songs are some soft, sweet tunes that pair perfectly with your walk down the aisle, and two beautiful, scripture-oriented pieces for if you prefer an instrumental Christian song.

“The Prayer,” by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion
From the album: The Best of Andrea Bocelli, 2007
Lyrics You’ll Love: Can we touch the soul of heaven/Can we unite a sacred lesson/Every child creates a skylight of beauty/Can you hear cathedrals fallin'/All the universe is callin'

“Pie Jesu,” performed by Joanna
From the album: Pure Piano Noel, 2008
Lyrics You’ll Love: Instrumental

“Alla Luce del Dio,” by Mark Magnuson
From the album: Acoustic Wedding, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: Instrumental

“Soon,” by Hillsong United
From the album: Across the Earth: Tear Down the Walls, 2010
Lyrics You’ll Love: I will be with the One I love/With unveiled face I’ll see Him/There my soul will be satisfied/Soon and very soon

“When I Say I Do,” by Matthew West
From the album: Hold You Up – Single, 2010
Lyrics You’ll Love: There must be a God/I believe it's true/Cause I can see His love/When I look at you/And He must have a plan/For this crazy life/Cause He brought you here/And placed you by my side

Christian Wedding Recessional Songs

Amp up the fun factor at your Christian wedding by opting for one of these Christian wedding songs. Maybe you’ll choose an upbeat Christian wedding recessional song with meaningful lyrics that will propel you into your fabulous reception. Or maybe you prefer powerful, lilting instrumentals “Ode to Joy” or the “Hallelujah Chorus.”

“Multiplied,” by NEEDTOBREATHE
From the album: Rivers in the Wasteland, 2014
Lyrics You’ll Love: God of mercy sweet love of mine/I have surrendered to Your design/May this offering stretch across the skies/And these Hallelujahs be multiplied

“Ode to Joy,” by Beethoven, performed by Joanna
From the album: Pure Piano Noel, 2008
Lyrics You’ll Love: Instrumental

“Thankful for You,” by tobyMac
From the album: Eye on It, 2012
Lyrics You’ll Love: But I can say without a doubt/I never had it figured out/Lord you open every door I’ve stepped through yea?/And I try to keep my head about it

“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring,” by Johann Sebastian Bach
From the album: Bach: Greatest Hits, 1992
Lyrics You’ll Love: Jesu, joy of man's desiring/Holy wisdom, love most bright/Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring/Soar to uncreated light

“Hallelujah Chorus,” by Handel, performed by The Choir & Orchestra of Pro Christe
From the album: Hallelujah Chorus – Single, 2014
Lyrics You’ll Love: Instrumental

Christian Wedding Reception Songs

Consider these top Christian songs as must-haves at your reception. From your grand entrance to the cake-cutting and everything in between, Christian wedding songs are sure to guarantee a fun and Christ-centered reception.

“I Will Praise You,” by Rebecca St. James
From the album: I Will Praise You, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: Whatever the storm/Whatever is lost/Whatever it takes/Whatever the cost/I will praise You/I will praise You

“The Heart,” by NEEDTOBREATHE
From the album: Rivers in the Wasteland, 2014
Lyrics You’ll Love: Long live the heart/Long live the soul/That knows what it wantsThat piece you can find/That part is the whole/It never lets go

“The King is Coming,” by Newsboys
From the album: God’s Not Dead, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: Freedom's song is ringing loud/Dead men waking up to the sound of You/And all our hearts can sing/All our hearts can sing is/Make a way for/Make a way for/Make a way for the King/The King is coming

“Hold Me,” by Jamie Grace feat. tobyMac
From the album: Hold Me, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: Oo, I love the way You hold me/By my side You'll always be/You take each and everyday/Make it special in some way/I love the way You hold me

“Made to Love,” by tobyMac
From the album: Portable Sounds, 2007
Lyrics You’ll Love: I was made to love you/I was made to find you/I was made just for you/Made to adore you

Christian First Dance Wedding Songs

Make your first dance a gorgeous reflection of your unity with these Christian first dance wedding songs. With incredible lyrics that will make your guests swoon during your special moment, any one of these Christian wedding songs could be the perfect tune for you and your new spouse.

“Angel,” by Casting Crowns
From the album: Come to the Well, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: It was a day/Just any other day/I was a boy/Just every other boy/But when the girl/Un any I had seen/It's she stepped a dream/And into my world

“Heaven’s Knife,” by Josh Garrels
From the album: Home, 2015
Lyrics You’ll Love: the first man /I was cut so deep by Heaven’s knife/When I awoke from my sleep/Oh my Lord, she’s beautiful/She’s a part of me/She’s my wife

“Bread and Wine,” by Josh Garrels
From the album: Love & War & The Sea In Between, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: If I fall, I fall alone, but two can help to bear the load/A threefold cord is hard to break/All I have I give to you if you will share your sorrows too/Then joy will be the crown upon our heads/My friend

“You Hold Me Now,” by Rebecca St. James
From the album: I Will Praise You, 2011
Lyrics You’ll Love: All my fears swept away/In the light of Your embrace/When Your love is all I need/And forever I am free

“I Promise (Wedding Song),” by CeCe Winans
From the album: Purified, 2005
Lyrics You’ll Love: I will love you faithfully, forever unconditionally/And my love I promise/Everything I have is yours/You're everything I prayed and waited for/And my love I promise you

“With Arms Wide Open,” by Creed
From the album: With Arms Wide Open: A Retrospective, 2015
Lyrics You’ll Love: Well I just heard the news today/It seems my life is going to change/I close my eyes, begin to pray/Then tears of joy stream down my face

Christian Mother/Son Wedding Songs

It can be difficult to find great Christian mother son wedding songs, but we’re here to help with several popular Christian songs that work well for this dance. (And for the record, we’re totally obsessed with the song “Difference Maker,” which speaks to a man’s impending responsibilities with a fun, upbeat tune).

“Difference Maker,” by NEEDTOBREATHE
From the album: Rivers in the Wasteland, 2014
Lyrics You’ll Love: Yeah, isn't it amazing how a man can find himself alone/Call into the darkness for an answer that he's never known/Yeah, isn't it amazing how God can take a broken man/Yeah, let him find a fortune, let him ruin it with his own two hands

“Because You Loved Me,” by Céline Dion
From the album: Pop Music: The Modern Era 1976–1999, 1999
Lyrics You’ll Love: You gave me wings and made me fly/You touched my hand I could touch the sky/I lost my faith, you gave it back to me/You said no star was reach

“When God Made You,” by NewSong
From the album: The Very Best of NewSong, 2004
Lyrics You’ll Love: Oh, I wonder what God was thinking/When he created you/I wonder if he knew everything I would need/Because he made all my dreams come true/When God made You/He must have been thinking about me

“A Mother’s Love,” by Mark Masri feat. Jim Brickman
From the album: La voce, 2010
Lyrics You’ll Love: You gave me the roots to start this life/and then you gave me wings to fly/And I learned to dream/Because you believed in me/There's no power it on this earth/No treasure equal to its worth/The gift of a mother's love

Christian Father/Daughter Wedding Songs

The Christian father daughter wedding songs on our list are poignant and beautiful—the perfect backdrop for a father who has just witnessed his daughter’s emotional wedding day. We’re sure you’ll find the best Christian wedding song for your father/daughter dance on our list.

“You’re My Little Girl,” by Go Fish
From the album: La voce, 2010
Lyrics You’ll Love: Cause you're My little girl/You're the one that I created/No one in this world/Could ever be you/>When you're crying in the night/All you need to do is call Me/I'll be there for you/Cause you're My little girl

“Through My Father’s Eyes,” by Holly Starr
From the album: Focus, 2012
Lyrics You’ll Love: He changed my life by changing my mind/He healed all that was broken inside/I'm loving what I can see with His spirit alive in me/I'm finding beauty for the first time/Looking through my Father's eyes

“Father’s Love,” by Bob Carlisle
From the album: Focus, 2012
Lyrics You’ll Love: There is no power on earth/ your fathers' love/So big and so strong as your father's love/A promise that's sacred/a promise from heaven above/No matter where you go…/always know You can depend on/your father's love

“Red Robin,” by Clark Richard
From the album: Kissing Kelley, 2010
Lyrics You’ll Love: She is just a baby/She’s my little girl/She looks her mommy/Sporting little curls/She’s got lots to learn/Though she is sure to know/That I’ll quietly spot her/Anywhere she goes

“She Walks with Me,” by Michael W. Smith From the album: This is Your Time, 1999
Lyrics You’ll Love: And she walks with me/And she talks with me/And I hold her hand in mine/I know she'll find her way/ the light of day/Cause it's love that makes her strong

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Irish Marriage and Irish Wedding Blessings

Gaelic Matters > Irish Wedding Blessings

Irish Marriage and Irish Wedding Blessings reveal the Celtic take on love-often sensitive or funny and sometimes both at the same time. Below is a list of short Irish blessings inspired by Cupid.

In general, Irish people do not formality and there is no set way to give a blessing. It's about choosing the right time. (Some of these blessings can also serve as wedding toasts.) You may choose to say give a blessing quietly to one or both of the married couple or in a more public setting.

Some couples will also put a Celtic wedding blessing on their wedding invitations, place settings at the reception or as part of the wedding ceremony itself.

A word of warning, I include an approximate pronunciation of the versions of the Gaelic blessings below. Just remember that 'ch' in Gaelic is the 'ch' in 'loch', not as in chalk. If you can't manage that, pronounce as a 'k' to be understood.

Categories of Irish Wedding Blessings and Sayings
Irish Wedding Blessings
Irish Marriage Blessings
Irish Wedding Toast (different page)
Irish Sayings about Love (different page)

Irish Wedding Blessings

Help and deliverance and friendship of God on you both. God grant you a gradle of joy.

(Gradle means a lot)
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May your neighbors respect youMay trouble neglect youMay the angels protect youAnd may heaven accept you

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You for me and I for thee and never another. Your face turned to mine and away from all others.

(Said in private by a woman to her man)
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Health to the men and may the women live forever

Sláinte na bhfear agus go maire na mná go deo
(This traditional and old Irish wedding blessing is pronounced Slawn-cheh na var agus guh mara na min-aw guh joh)**** 

That your love knot be sealed with heaven's wax

(blessed with luck)
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May there be a generation of children on your children's children

Sliocht sleachta ar shliocht bhur sleachta
(This tongue-twister Irish wedding blessing is not to be tried after a few drinks! Pronounced Sluch(k)t slawch(k)-tah ar shluch(k)t bhur slawch(k)ta)
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May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward.
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Love, life and happiness; may your troubles be few and your blessings plenty 
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May your bodies please each other the stars do their Master

(A simple though suggestive Celtic Wedding blessing)
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Irish Blessings about Marriage and Love

Sláinte agus saol agatBean ar do mhian agatLeanbh gach bliain agat

Agus bás in Éirinn.

(Pronounced Slaw-in-cheh agus say-ol og-utBan er duh veen ogg-utLan-iv gawch(k) blee-en ogg-utOgg-uss bawss in Aye-rinn

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May you never be sent to the gander paddock.

(May you never be sent to the doghouse by your wife)
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Sweet be her hand on you as if it came from a pot of honey.
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That your wife may knit for infants and may her needles always click after dark

(It was thought best to knit after dark because the sheep were asleep and wouldn't be offended!)
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That you may never marry a whistling woman.

(regarded as bad or evil!)
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May you enjoy your new life

Go maire sibh bhur saol nua
(Pronounced Guh mwir-eh shiv voor say-ol nu-ah)
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40 Powerful Blessings to Pray over Your Marriage

Marriage is a gift – an amazing blessing from God.  Yet often, the greatest gifts in life are not always cherished the way they should be.  Maybe because life gets busy, or we get hurried and distracted.  Maybe because we start to take one another for granted.  Or we disagree and let resentments hang on longer than they should. 

Life gets hard.

The baggage we bring along from our past doesn’t help much either.  What worked for us as two individuals, coping with the everyday stresses of life, may not work so well when joined as “one.

”  We spin our wheels comparing our own marriage to the next one over, complaining about the problems; falsely thinking it might propel the other to action.  We long for brighter tomorrows, but instead get stuck, in regret and hurt.  We begin to drift away.

 And sadly, many times, we start looking for the nearest door marked “Exit.” 

There’s a battle over marriages today, and the enemy would love nothing more than to destroy yours, and to bring.you.down. 

Don't let him win.

The enemy's aim – to destroy.  God’s aim – to build up. 

In all of the talk about marriage, defending our views, or pointing out differences, we have to ask ourselves one question…have we prayed?  I mean, really prayed, consistently, over time?  And if we’re not, then who is? 

God promises in Isaiah 55:11 that His word will not return empty, without accomplishing great things.

There’s no magic formula in praying verses and words, but there is power through the Spirit of God.  And there’s power in His Truth to bring forgiveness, healing, renewal, and restoration – no matter how bad things may seem. His reach is big.  His love is huge.  His grace covers all.

Prayer + God’s Word = Power – the pathway for Him to do miraculous things.

40 Powerful Wedding and Marriage Blessings to Pray Over Your Spouse:

Dear God,

We praise you for your love and faithfulness.  We thank you for huge grace. We thank you that you give us the power to love well.  Thank you for my spouse.  Thank you for the gift of marriage.  Thank you that you’re for us; that you fight for us.

  Thank you that you are Redeemer, and you have good in store.  We confess, some days, marriage gets tough, and we blow it – again.  We ask that you would make us more you. Please fill our marriage and lives with truth and cover it with blessing.

Lord, we pray for…

Adoration – “My beloved is mine and I am his.” Song of Songs 2:16

Belief – “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved-you and your household.” Acts 16:31

Blessing – “He blesses the home of the righteous.”  Prov. 3:33

Commitment – “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecc. 4:12

Courage – “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”  Josh. 1:9

Discernment – “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”  Phil. 1:9-10

Encouragement – “Do not let any unwholesome talk come your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”  Ephesians 4:29

Endurance – “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”  1 Cor. 13:7-8

Faithfulness – “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.”  Prov. 3:3-4

Favor – “May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us, establish the work of our hands…”  Ps. 90:17

Forgiveness  – “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”  Eph. 4:32

Friendship – “Two are better than one…if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion.”  Ecc. 4:9-10

Fruitfulness – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”  Gal.  5:22-23

Generosity – “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”  Prov. 11:25

Gentleness – “Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”  Eph. 4:1-3

Grace – “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Col. 4:6

Health – “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”  Prov. 16:24

Hope – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you hope and a future.”  Jer. 29:11

Humility – “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.  Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”  Phil. 2:3-4

Integrity – “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”  Prov. 10:9

Intimacy – “Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.”  1 Cor. 7:5

Joy – “May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.”  Prov. 5:18

Kindness – “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” Prov. 31:26

Love – “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other…”  1Thess. 3:12

Oneness – “They are no longer two but one flesh. What God has joined together, let no man separate.”  Matt. 19:6

Peace – “May there be peace within your walls…” Ps. 122:7

Protection – “The Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”  2 Thess. 3:3

Provision – “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”  Phil. 4:19

Purity – “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”  Ps. 19:14

Purpose – “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”  Rom. 8:28

Respect – “Let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.”  Eph. 5:33

Self-Control – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”  2 Tim. 1:7

Servant-Hearted – “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”  Josh. 24:15

Strength – “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”  Ps. 29:11

Submission – “Submit to one another reverence for Christ.” Eph. 5:21

Thankfulness – “Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  1 Thess. 5:17-18

Trust – “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.”  1 John 4:18

Understanding – “Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way…” 1 Peter 3:7

Value – “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.” Prov. 31:10

Wisdom – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”  Prov. 4:23

Let your favor shine on us as we seek after you.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.

You may also want to read our prayer to use during a wedding ceremony: A Prayer to Pray At Weddings

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