Bible verses appropriate for use in wedding ceremonies

Many clergy encourage the couple to look through the Bible and choose some appropriate verses. This provides an excellent way for the bride and groom to personalize their service by choosing passages that have a special meaning for them or speak to their particular situation. For many couples this is both exciting and daunting. After all, the Bible is a pretty big book! Where to begin? How to choose? Which to choose?

Most members of the clergy will not object to more than one reading during your ceremony. In fact, many will encourage you to pick as many as 3 passages. As difficult as it might be for you to believe, it can be hard to narrow it down! There are so many from which to choose!

The list I've provided for you on the next pages is an easy place to begin and comes as a result of years of working with wedding couples in Episcopal, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Christian Science churches and from my education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Following the list are some closing thoughts which may be helpful to you. Direct quotes from the Bible are taken from the King James Version, which is in the public domain. The interpretations or paraphrases of these verses are strictly my own. However, they do reflect mainstream thought and are non-denominational in perspective.





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