Mother of the Bride, do you think your daughter and her beloved might like to use a scripture or two in special ways on their big day? If so, I have several to offer as suggestions.
First, though, consider the variety of ways that scripture might be incorporated. The minister will already have some scriptures he or she is planning to share during the ceremony, but if your sweet couple has a special verse or two they’d like included, I’m sure the minister would be happy to oblige.
Other ways to feature a scripture include using it on the printed program, on signs or plaques in the welcome area, on the cake and gift tables, or even used in some way in the centerpieces on the guest tables. Certain wedding favors even lend themselves to including a short message so a brief portion of scripture could be a possibility there as well. These are just a few ideas and others may come to mind when you all start thinking about it.
If the bride and groom need some ideas for specific verses, here are 9 scriptures they might want to consider (brief portions of them can be used instead of the entire verse if they so choose):
“‘Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.’” Ruth 1:16 NIV
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 HCSB
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Psalm 126:3 NIV
“. . . love one another deeply, from the heart.” 1 Peter 1:22 NIV
“Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 NIV
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 NIV
“. . . a man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and the two will be one.” Ephesians 5:31 GW
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17 NIV
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12 NIV
Whether your daughter and her groom use these scriptures in their celebration or not, MOB, may they bless you and yours as you read them!
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