As a source of great guidance for humanity, the Bible can often provide timely teaching, instruction and correction for married couples, newlyweds and the newly-engaged. A verse from the Scriptures can often communicate our love and gratitude for our significant other in a wonderful way as well.  So, whether you’re recently engaged or soon to be celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary, here are some of the most valuable Bible verses about relationships, marriage and love.

Verses for Newlyweds and the Soon-to-be-Wed

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. –  1 Corinthians 13:4-5 [NLT]

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. – Romans 12:10 [NIV]

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. – 1 John 4:7 [ESV]

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians 13:13 [NIV]

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. – James 1:19 [NIV]

Scarcely had I passed them when I found him whom my soul loves – Song of Solomon 3:4 [ESV]

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.- Proverbs 31:10 [KJV]

Verses to Help Strengthen a Marriage

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. – Ecclesiastes 4:12 [NIV]

So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate. – Matthew 19:6 [ESV]

Let all that you do be done with love. – 1 Corinthians 16:14 [NKJV]

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. – 1 John 3:18 [NIV]

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony. – Colossians 3:13-14 [NLT]

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins – 1 Peter 4:8 [NIV]

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. – Philippians 4:6 [NLT]

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If you’re planning a wedding, choosing music to set the mood for your day can be a difficult task. There are so many love songs out there, but we thought we’d take a look at some of the Christian tunes perfect for your big day.

From the recessional to the reception, these songs are to help your faith to shine through on your wedding day.

When I Say I Do by Matthew West

‘There must be a God / I believe it’s true / Cause I can see His love / when I look at you’ 

When God made You by Newsong & Natalie Grant

‘…now that I have found you I believe / that a miracle has come / when God sends the perfect one’

Love Remains by Hillary Scott

‘A boy moves on take a bride / And she stands faithful by his side / Through tears and sweat / They build a home / And raise a family of their own’

I Promise by CeCe Winans

‘I will love you faithfully, forever unconditionally / And my love I promise / Everything I have is yours / You’re everything I prayed and waited for / And my love I promise you’

My Beloved by Kari Jobe

‘You’re my beloved, you’re my bride / To sing over you is my delight / Come away with me my love’

I Will Be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman

‘I will be true to the promise I have made / To you and to the One who gave you to me’

Your Love Broke Through by Rebecca St James

Made to Love by TobyMac

At Last by Etta James

Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

Unforgettable by Nat King Cole

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