Your wedding invitation sets the tone for your entire celebration, and the right quote can transform a simple piece of paper into something that makes your guests’ hearts skip a beat.
After years of helping couples navigate this choice, I’ve seen how the perfect words can capture everything you want to say when “you’re invited” just isn’t enough.
Classic Romance Quotes That Never Go Out of Style
These timeless quotes have graced wedding invitations for generations, and there’s a reason they keep showing up. They capture the essence of eternal love without feeling stuffy or overly formal.
- “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu
- “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn
- “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle
- “Where there is love, there is life.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Love recognizes no barriers.” – Maya Angelou
- “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott
- “Love is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- “The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.” – Victor Hugo
- “Love is the bridge between two hearts.” – Unknown
- “Two souls with but a single thought, two hearts that beat as one.” – John Keats
These quotes work beautifully because they speak to universal truths about love that your guests will recognize and appreciate. They’re sophisticated enough for the most elegant affair but warm enough for an intimate gathering.
Modern and Contemporary Love Quotes
Today’s couples often want something that feels more current and relatable while still capturing the magic of their commitment. These contemporary quotes strike that perfect balance.
- “You are my today and all of my tomorrows.” – Leo Christopher
- “I choose you. And I’ll choose you over and over and over. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I’ll keep choosing you.” – Unknown
- “Love is friendship that has caught fire.” – Ann Landers
- “We loved with a love that was more than love.” – Edgar Allan Poe
- “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.” – Unknown
- “I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more.” – Angelita Lim
- “You’re my person.” – Grey’s Anatomy
- “Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you.” – Loretta Young
- “Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” – Emily Brontë
These quotes feel fresh and authentic, speaking to how couples actually talk about love today. They’re perfect for couples who want their invitation to sound like them, not like a Victorian poetry collection.
Literary and Poetic Quotes
For couples who appreciate beautiful language and literary references, these quotes from famous authors and poets add an elegant, intellectual touch to wedding invitations.
- “I have waited for this opportunity for more than half a century, to repeat to you once again my vow of eternal fidelity and everlasting love.” – Gabriel García Márquez
- “He was my North, my South, my East and West.” – W.H. Auden
- “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.” – Jane Austen
- “I am catastrophically in love with you.” – Cassandra Clare
- “You have bewitched me, body and soul.” – Jane Austen
- “I would rather spend one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
These literary quotes work especially well for couples who met in college, work in academia, or simply appreciate beautiful writing. They add depth and sophistication to your invitation while showing off your shared love of literature.
Short and Sweet Quotes
Sometimes the most powerful statements are the simplest ones. These brief quotes pack an emotional punch without taking up too much space on your invitation design.
- “All you need is love.” – The Beatles
- “Love wins.” – Unknown
- “Better together.” – Unknown
- “Two hearts, one love.” – Unknown
- “Love always.” – Unknown
- “Forever starts now.” – Unknown
- “Our love story begins.” – Unknown
- “And so the adventure begins.” – Unknown
These shorter quotes are perfect when you want the focus to remain on your beautiful invitation design, or when you’re working with limited space. They’re also ideal for couples who prefer understated elegance over grand romantic gestures.
Religious and Spiritual Quotes
For couples whose faith plays an important role in their relationship, these spiritual quotes honor that connection while inviting guests to witness your sacred commitment.
- “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13
- “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” – Mark 10:9
- “Above all, love each other deeply.” – 1 Peter 4:8
- “Two are better than one.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
- “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” – 1 Corinthians 13:7
These quotes work beautifully for religious ceremonies and help set the tone for a sacred celebration. They remind your guests that they’re witnessing not just a party, but a holy union.
Choosing the Right Quote for Your Style
The quote you choose should reflect your personality as a couple, not what you think sounds most impressive. I’ve seen too many invitations where the quote feels completely disconnected from the people getting married.
Consider your overall wedding theme and tone when making your selection. A casual beach wedding calls for something different than a formal church ceremony, and your invitation quote should align with that energy.
Think about your guests too – while you want the quote to represent you, it should also be something your family and friends can connect with and appreciate. The goal is to make them excited about celebrating with you, not confused about who you’ve become.
Making Your Choice Feel Right
Trust your instincts when a quote makes you both smile or gives you that little flutter of excitement. The right words will feel like they were written specifically for your love story, even if they’ve been around for centuries.
Don’t overthink this decision – your guests care more about celebrating your happiness than analyzing your literary choices. Pick something that makes you happy, and let that joy carry through to everyone who receives your invitation.