# Best Bible Readings for a Wedding Ceremony: 2026 Guide

> The scripture you choose for your ceremony will be spoken aloud before everyone you love. These are the passages that carry the most meaning, the most beauty, and the most lasting resonance — chosen with care and grounded in tradition.

*Published 2026-06-24 · By Eleanor Hartwell*

The most beloved Bible readings for wedding ceremonies in 2026 — from the perennial 1 Corinthians 13 to the intimate Ruth 1:16 — with full guidance on length, lector selection, and faith-tradition requirements.

**The list:**
1. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 — The Love Chapter
2. Ruth 1:16-17 — Whither Thou Goest
3. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 — Two Are Better Than One
4. John 15:9-12 — Love One Another
5. Genesis 2:18-24 — It Is Not Good to Be Alone
6. Colossians 3:12-17 — Put on Love
7. Ephesians 5:21-33 — As Christ Loved the Church
8. Song of Solomon 2:10-13, 8:6-7 — Arise, My Love
9. John 2:1-11 — The Wedding at Cana

All readings sourced from approved Catholic lectionary options and widely used Protestant passages. Last verified 2026-06-24.

## Sources

1. [Nuptial Mass Readings — For Your Marriage](https://www.foryourmarriage.org/readings/)
2. [Bible Readings for Your Wedding](https://www.churchofengland.org/life-events/your-church-wedding/planning-your-ceremony/bible-readings-your-wedding)
3. [40 Wedding Bible Verses — Popular Scriptures for Love and Blessings](https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/wedding-bible-verses/)
4. [10 Low-Key Bible Verses for Weddings (For Non-Religious and Interfaith Couples)](https://theamm.org/articles/2026-10-low-key-bible-verses-for-weddings-for-non-religious-interfaith-couples)

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