75 Perfect Quotes for Your Wedding Day

Introduction: The Power of Words on Your Big Day

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, friendship, and commitment – the culmination of all the moments that have brought you and your partner together. While the setting, décor, and food set the stage, it's the words you choose that create lasting memories. Whether you're crafting personal vows, preparing a toast, or adding a meaningful touch to your wedding decor, the right quote can capture the essence of your love story.

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Now, we've curated a collection of 75 wedding quotes, carefully selected to inspire every aspect of the big day. From heartfelt declarations of love to light-hearted moments of laughter, these quotes will help you express what's in your heart with elegance and authenticity.

Quotes for Wedding Vows

Your vows are the heart of your wedding ceremony, the promises you make as you embark on this new chapter. These quotes will add depth and emotion to your words:

1. "I choose you. And I'll keep choosing you over and over, without pause, without doubt, in a heartbeat." – Unknown
2. "I swear I couldn't love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow." – Leo Christopher
3. "A perfect marriage is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other." – Kate Stewart
4. "I have found the one whom my soul loves." – Song of Solomon 3:4
5. "You are my today and all of my tomorrows." – Leo Christopher

Quotes for Toasts

The wedding toast is a beautiful opportunity to speak from the heart. Add a memorable touch to your speech with these quotes:

6. "May your love be modern enough to survive the times, but old-fashioned enough to last forever." – Unknown
7. "True love stories never have endings." – Richard Bach
8. "Here's to love, laughter, and happily ever after." – Unknown
9. "To love, laughter, and a lifetime of happiness together." – Unknown
10. "May your hearts be as warm as your wedding vows." – Unknown

Romantic Quotes for Wedding Décor

Set the tone for your special day with these romantic quotes, perfect for sprinkling throughout your ceremony or reception:

11. "Grow old with me, the best is yet to be." – Robert Browning
12. "You have my whole heart for my whole life." – Unknown
13. "And I'd choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I'd find you and I'd choose you." – Kiersten White
14. "You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known—and even that is an understatement." – F. Scott Fitzgerald
15. "Together is a wonderful place to be." – Unknown

Funny Wedding Quotes

A touch of humor can lighten the mood and bring smiles to your guests' faces:

16. "A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers." – Robert Quillen
17. "Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash." – Joyce Brothers
18. "Love is being stupid together." – Paul Valéry
19. "By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher." – Socrates
20. "I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." – Rita Rudner

Quotes for Best Friends

For the Maid of Honor or Best Man, these quotes reflect the special bond of friendship:

21. "A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you." – Elbert Hubbard
22. "You're my person." – Grey's Anatomy
23. "Friendship isn't about whom you've known the longest. It's about who walked into your life, said 'I'm here for you,' and proved it." – Unknown
24. "We've shared a lifetime of memories, and now I'm honored to stand by you on your wedding day." – Unknown
25. "True friendship is never serene." – Marquise de Sevigne

Quotes for Sisters

Celebrate the unbreakable bond between sisters with these heartfelt quotes:

26. "Sisters are different flowers from the same garden." – Unknown
27. "A sister is both your mirror and your opposite." – Elizabeth Fishel
28. "Side by side or miles apart, sisters are always connected by the heart." – Unknown
29. "Having a sister means you'll always have a piece of home with you." – Unknown
30. "There's nobody in the world that knows me better than my sister." – Tia Mowry

Quotes for Brothers

These quotes capture the unique bond between brothers:

31. "Brothers aren't just close; brothers are knit together." – Robert Rivers
32. "A brother is a friend given by nature." – Jean Baptiste Legouve
33. "We came into the world like brother and brother; and now let's go hand in hand, not one before another." – William Shakespeare
34. "Because I have a brother, I'll always have a friend." – Unknown
35. "To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts." – Clara Ortega

Quotes for Daughters or Sons

Parents, express your love and pride with these touching quotes:

36. "To my child, I am so proud of the person you've become, and I am honored to witness this beautiful new beginning in your life." – Unknown
37. "You will always be my baby, no matter how old you get, and no matter where life takes you." – Unknown
38. "The love between a parent and child is forever." – Unknown
39. "As you start your new life together, remember that the love you've known from your family will always be with you." – Unknown
40. "Watching you walk down the aisle is the proudest moment of my life." – Unknown

Quotes for a Parent's Wedding

Celebrate the enduring power of love at any stage in life with these quotes:

41. "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." – Audrey Hepburn
42. "True love doesn't have a happy ending, because true love never ends." – Unknown
43. "It's never too late to live happily ever after." – Unknown
44. "Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." – Franklin P. Jones
45. "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and embrace the new. But when you finally do, you'll realize that love can always surprise you." – Unknown

Quotes on Friendship, Love, and Laughter

Capture the essence of what makes a marriage thrive with these quotes:

46. "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." – Victor Borge
47. "The best thing to hold onto in life is each other." – Audrey Hepburn
48. "Where there is love there is life." – Mahatma Gandhi
49. "The most wasted of all days is one without laughter." – E.E. Cummings
50. "The best thing about love is that it makes everything perfect, even the imperfections." – Unknown

More Romantic Quotes

51. "In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours." – Maya Angelou
52. "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." – David Viscott
53. "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." – Maya Angelou
54. "When I saw you, I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew." – Arrigo Boito
55. "The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved." – Victor Hugo

Quotes on Commitment

56. "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person." – Mignon McLaughlin
57. "Love is not about how many days, months, or years you have been together. Love is about how much you love each other every single day." – Unknown
58. "The secret of a happy marriage is finding the right person. You know they're right if you love to be with them all the time." – Julia Child
59. "A great marriage is not when the 'perfect couple' comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences." – Dave Meurer
60. "The highest happiness on earth is the happiness of marriage." – William Lyon Phelps

Quotes on Partnership

61. "A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love." – Pearl S. Buck
62. "Marriage is not about finding a person you can live with, it's about finding the person you can't live without." – Unknown
63. "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." – Nicholas Sparks
64. "Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new." – Ursula K. Le Guin
65. "A great marriage isn't something that just happens; it's something that must be created." – Fawn Weaver

Quotes on the Journey of Love

66. "Love is a journey, not a destination." – Unknown
67. "The beauty of marriage is not always seen from the very beginning—but rather as love grows and develops over time." – Fawn Weaver
68. "A marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's the way you love your partner every day." – Barbara De Angelis
69. "To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with." – Mark Twain
70. "The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace." – Fawn Weaver

Quotes on Eternal Love

71. "I love you, and I will love you until I die, and if there's a life after that, I'll love you then." – Cassandra Clare
72. "Real love stories never have endings." – Richard Bach
73. "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you... I could walk through my garden forever." – Alfred Tennyson
74. "I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." – J.R.R. Tolkien
75. "Forever is a measure of time used by people who share an ordinary love. Our extraordinary love is immeasurable... for us, forever just won't do." – Steve Maraboli

How to Use Quotes Effectively in Your Wedding

While quotes can add a beautiful touch to your wedding day, it's important to use them thoughtfully. Here are a few tips for incorporating quotes seamlessly:

1. Make Them Personal: Choose quotes that genuinely resonate with your relationship or personality. The more personal they feel, the more impactful they'll be.
2. Add Them Sparingly: A well-placed quote can elevate a moment, but too many quotes can feel overwhelming. Select one or two that enhance your words or the atmosphere.
3. Match the Tone: Whether you're going for romantic, funny, or heartfelt, make sure the quotes you choose align with the tone of your speech, vows, or décor.
4. Use Them as a Starting Point: Let the quotes inspire you, but don't be afraid to weave in your own words and thoughts. Personalization is key!

Conclusion: Celebrating Love with Words

Your wedding day is a unique celebration of your love story. These 75 carefully curated quotes offer a treasure trove of inspiration, helping you express the depth of your feelings, the joy of your union, and the promise of your future together. Whether you're writing your vows, preparing a toast, or simply looking for the perfect words to capture the magic of the moment, these quotes provide a beautiful starting point.

Remember, while these quotes are powerful, the most meaningful words will always be your own. Use these quotes to inspire you, but don't be afraid to speak from your heart. Your authentic voice, combined with the timeless wisdom of these quotes, will create a wedding day filled with unforgettable moments and cherished memories.

As you embark on this beautiful journey of marriage, may these words serve as a reminder of the love, laughter, and commitment that brought you together. Here's to your happily ever after!

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