Closing Words
Religious Closing Blessings
#1
The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and grant you peace.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
#2
May the spirit of love deepen your lives together. May the bond you have expressed today continue to grow in the years ahead. Whatever changes time may bring, may this day remain a cherished memory and a guiding light in your lives.
May you always hold onto the wonder of choosing one another. And when the years have passed, may you still be found hand in hand, grateful for the life you have shared. Amen.
#3
Gracious God, we give thanks for this moment.
Bless __________ and __________ as they begin their life together. May they love, honor, and cherish one another through all of life’s seasons. May their home be a place of peace, comfort, and joy.
Grant them a long life filled with love, and may they continue to grow together in wisdom and grace. Amen.
#4
In joining your lives, may God grant you love that creates time for one another, joy in each other’s accomplishments, and understanding when your paths differ.
May you have the courage to face challenges together, the compassion to comfort one another, and the wisdom to grow through every experience.
May you live each day with gratitude, held in the palm of His hand.
Spiritual or Faith-Inspired (Non-Denominational)
#5
May the confidence, trust, and affection you share today sustain you throughout your life together. As you journey forward through joy and laughter, and through challenge and change, may you support one another with strength and care.
May you grow together in love, accomplish your goals side by side, and build a life filled with peace, joy, and meaning.
#6
May your lives be filled with joy, and may you be the light in one another’s days.
May love remain at the center of all that you are and all that you do.
May you always see and nurture the best in each other.
May every challenge you face strengthen the bond you share.
#7
By your own choosing, you have entered into this marriage.
Amid the many demands of life, may you always return to the meaning found in your love. Care for one another with intention and kindness. Continue to grow in laughter, wonder, and understanding.
Make time for one another, and allow your love to deepen as the years unfold.
#8
You are now married.
May you remain partners, companions, and closest friends. May your life together be filled with kindness, understanding, and joy.
May you support one another in times of sorrow, celebrate together in times of happiness, and meet each day with faith, trust, and love.
#9
In the many expressions of love that exist in this world, we offer this blessing.
May this union be surrounded by care, supported by community, and strengthened by the love that brought you here today.
May your hands remain joined, your hearts connected, and your lives filled with purpose and joy.
Modern and Non-Religious Closings
#10
__________ and __________, you have affirmed your love before those gathered here today.
You come from different paths, shaped by different experiences, yet your love has brought you together. May the values that have guided you continue to enrich your lives.
May you meet life’s challenges with courage and optimism. May you learn, grow, and celebrate together. May your lives be surrounded by family, friendship, and support. And may the love you share today continue to grow in all the days to come.
#11
May you find peace within your home and remain faithful to one another.
May you listen with openness, grow together in understanding, and continue to strengthen your bond.
May your love deepen with time, becoming richer, stronger, and enduring.
#12
May your lives be filled with meaningful moments and lasting joy.
May you continue to discover new ways to appreciate one another and the life you share.
May your future be guided by hope, confidence, and a deep and abiding love.
Closing Reading Option
#13
“I Will Be Here” by Steven Curtis Chapman
If in the morning when you wake and the sun does not appear, I will be here.
If in the dark we lose sight of love, hold my hand and have no fear, I will be here.
When you need silence, I will be present. When you need to speak, I will listen.
Through every season, in every moment, we will walk together.
As time moves forward and life unfolds, I will remain by your side, faithful to the promises we have made.