Bible Verses for Wedding Cards

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."

Why this works: The foundational marriage verse — God's original design for the union of husband and wife.

"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."

Why this works: Celebrates the practical and spiritual blessings of partnership in marriage.

"Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things."

Why this works: The definitive love chapter — perfect for any wedding card.

"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."

Why this works: A concise, powerful closing for a wedding card that elevates love above all.

"Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it."

Why this works: A poetic declaration of love's indestructible nature — ideal for romantic cards.

"Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God."

Why this works: Ruth's beautiful vow of devotion, often used in wedding ceremonies.

"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness."

Why this works: Love as the binding force that perfects the marriage relationship.

"Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD."

Why this works: Affirms marriage as God's blessing — encouraging for the groom.

"What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder."

Why this works: Jesus's own words on the sacred permanence of the marriage covenant.

"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."

Why this works: The highest standard of sacrificial love — powerful in a wedding card.

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies."

Why this works: Celebrates the bride's worth — especially meaningful from parents or close friends.

"We love him, because he first loved us."

Why this works: Reminds the couple that their love is rooted in God's prior love for them.

"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

Why this works: Suggests the marriage itself is God fulfilling the desires of faithful hearts.

"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another."

Why this works: Practical marriage advice disguised as a beautiful greeting.

"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."

Why this works: Honest yet hopeful — love covers imperfections in every marriage.