Christian Wedding Scriptures & Traditional Vows (KJV)
A free 2-page printable: eight ceremony readings, traditional KJV vows, and a printable keepsake card.
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About this printable
For the bride writing her ceremony at 11 p.m., the pastor preparing the homily, and the couple choosing readings for their program. Page one lists eight traditional Christian wedding readings from Genesis to 1 John. Page two provides the full traditional KJV-era wedding vows — the wording most often spoken at Christian weddings for four centuries — plus a printable 1 Corinthians 13 keepsake card for the couple's first home. Free. Public domain. Use for your own ceremony or print stacks for your premarital counseling ministry.
What's inside
- 2-page PDF on US Letter (readings sheet + vows + keepsake card)
- 8 traditional KJV ceremony readings (Genesis, Ruth, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, 1 Cor 13, Ephesians 5, Colossians 3, 1 John 4)
- Full traditional Christian wedding vows in classic KJV language
- Ring vow and pronouncement included
- 1 Corinthians 13 keepsake card with space for names and wedding date
Why this printable matters
Verses featured in this PDF (KJV)
"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."— Genesis 2:24
"Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God."— Ruth 1:16
"Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it."— Song of Solomon 8:7
"Charity suffereth long, and is kind... beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth."— 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it."— Ephesians 5:25
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<a href="https://www.biblesundays.com/printables/wedding-scriptures-vows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Christian Wedding Scriptures & Traditional Vows (KJV) (Bible Sundays)</a>How to use this printable
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Choose 2–3 readings for the ceremony
Most Christian weddings include one Old Testament passage, one epistle (often 1 Corinthians 13), and sometimes a gospel reading. Mark your favorites on the printed sheet.
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Pair each reading with the right voice
Genesis or Ruth read by a parent. 1 Corinthians 13 read by a sibling or close friend. Ephesians or Colossians read by the officiating pastor.
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Memorize the vows ahead of time
The couple who can speak the vows from memory, looking into each other's eyes, will remember the moment for the rest of their lives.
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Print the keepsake card on cardstock
65–110 lb white or ivory cardstock. Have the bride and groom sign and date it before the reception. Frame it for the new home.
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Give a copy to your pastor
Pastors appreciate a clean printable of the readings and traditional vows. Saves them from re-typing.
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Use in premarital counseling
Read one passage per session, then discuss what the verse asks of the marriage. Eight passages = eight strong sessions.
Frequently asked questions
Are these wedding vows and scriptures really free?
Yes — fully free to download, print, and distribute. No signup, no email gate, no watermarks. Print copies for the wedding party, premarital counseling, or your church wedding ministry.
What translation is used?
All passages and vows use the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain — the wording most often spoken at Christian weddings for four centuries.
Can we modernize the vows?
Yes — many couples keep the structure ('to have and to hold... in sickness and in health... till death us do part') and update only the most archaic phrases like 'plight thee my troth' to 'pledge you my faithfulness.' The structure is what matters.
What paper size is the PDF?
Standard US Letter (8.5 × 11 in). It also prints cleanly on A4 — choose 'Fit to printable area' in your printer dialog.
What paper should I use for the keepsake card?
65–110 lb white or ivory cardstock for a card that will last decades in a frame. Standard paper works for sample prints.
Can pastors use this for couples they marry?
Yes — pastors and ministry leaders are warmly welcomed to print and distribute as many copies as needed for premarital counseling, weddings, or church ministry.
Where in the ceremony do the vows go?
Traditional Christian order: opening, charge, declaration of consent, scripture readings, homily, vows, ring exchange, pronouncement, prayer, kiss, recessional. The vows come after the homily and before the ring exchange.
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