What is a good short quote for a wedding invitation?

Pick one line of about ten words, fifteen at most, that sounds like the two of you. A verified line from a classic author, such as I have loved none but you from Jane Austen's Persuasion, or a plain line of your own, both work.

Where do you put a quote on a wedding invitation?

Put it above your names to set the mood, or under the date as a sign-off. Choose one spot rather than repeating it, so it does not compete with the date, venue, and RSVP details.

How long should a quote on a wedding invitation be?

One line is plenty, and about ten words, fifteen at most, stays short on a phone screen. If a guest has to slow down to read it, it is competing with the details that matter.

Can I use a Bible verse on a wedding invitation?

You can, but confirm the exact wording with your officiant or a family member first. Longer readings usually belong in the ceremony program rather than on the invitation itself.

Can I use song lyrics on a wedding invitation?

It is safer not to. Song lyrics are generally protected by copyright, so use your own line or a public-domain quote instead. A song title on its own is fine.

How do I know a love quote is correctly attributed?

Find the original text and check the wording and the author against it. We checked the 8 sourced quotes on this page against the original works, and each links to the full text. For any other quote, look up the source before you print a name.

What is a short message to send with a digital wedding invitation?

State the date, the place, and where to reply, and add one warm line. For example: We are getting married on the date at the venue, and we would love to have you there.

Should the quote match the wording of the invitation?

Yes. A playful one-liner feels out of place above formal wording, and a formal line feels stiff on a casual invitation. When the tone matches, the whole card reads as one message.

Short Love Quotes for Wedding Invitations: 58 Lines to Copy

A short love quote sits above your names or under the date and sets the tone for the whole invitation. Keep it to one line, match it to your wording, and make sure that if it has an author's name on it, the name is right. Below are 8 lines checked against the original text, then 50 unattributed one-liners, sorted by tone.

Where the quote goes and how long it should be

Question	Answer
How many quotes?	One. Repeating it on the same card dilutes it.
How long?	About ten words, fifteen at most, so it stays short on a phone screen.
Where?	Above your names to set the mood, or under the date as a sign-off.
Which tone?	The same as your wording: elegant for formal, plain for minimalist, playful for casual.
Read it aloud	If it sounds like a greeting card rather than something you would say, keep looking.
Show it to your partner	The right line usually gets an immediate "that is us" from both of you.

8 quotes with a source you can check

Each of these comes from a book, play, or poem from the 1800s or earlier, so you can quote them freely, and each links to the full text. We did not change the words, though we set each one as a single line, so punctuation and capitalization are adapted.

Quote	Author and work	Full text
Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.	Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights (1847), chapter 9, spoken by the character Catherine	Project Gutenberg
Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.	William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 1, Scene 1	Project Gutenberg
I do love nothing in the world so well as you.	William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Scene 1	Project Gutenberg
Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments.	William Shakespeare, Sonnet 116	Project Gutenberg
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.	Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sonnets from the Portuguese (1850), Sonnet 43	Project Gutenberg
Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.	Robert Browning, "Rabbi Ben Ezra," in Dramatis Personae (1864)	Wikisource
I have loved none but you.	Jane Austen, Persuasion (1817), chapter 23, from Captain Wentworth's letter	Project Gutenberg
Reader, I married him.	Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (1847), final chapter	Project Gutenberg

A few notes on using them.

Names and pronouns. The Brontë line says "his and mine," because Catherine is speaking about a man. If you change a word, do not put the author's name on it.
Sonnet 116 is a 14-line poem, and this quote is its first two lines. Use only that opening on the card.
"Reader, I married him" is past tense, so it fits a thank-you card or a wedding website better than an invitation.
Skip song lyrics. They are generally protected by copyright. A song title on its own is fine.
Check the source before you print a name. If you cannot find the original text, leave the author off rather than guess.

Romantic and heartfelt

These suit classic, elegant invitations. Keep the sentence simple, because a short line carries more warmth than a long, flowery one.

Two hearts, one story begins.
Where you are is where I want to be.
Forever starts with us, today.
You are my favorite everything.
Together is my favorite place.
Out of all the places in the world, I choose beside you.
Our love story is about to get a wedding chapter.
Two people, one very happy yes.
Loving you is the easiest thing I have ever done.
You make ordinary days feel like celebrations.

Sweet and simple

If a full romantic line feels like too much, a plain phrase does the job. These suit minimalist invitations, where the layout does most of the talking, and they read well on a save the date or a footer where a long quote would feel cramped.

Better together.
The beginning of us.
And so, the adventure begins.
Home is wherever you are.
Us. Always.
Just the two of us, and everyone we love.
One yes, one life, one us.
Starting our forever.
Love, plain and simple.
It was always going to be you.

Playful and lighthearted

For couples who do not take themselves too seriously. Let the quote be the fun moment, then give guests the practical details in plain wording. The wedding invitation wording examples have plenty.

Finally making it official.
He asked, she said yes, everyone's invited. (Swap the pronouns to fit you.)
Two people, one great decision.
Turns out, it was you all along.
Come watch us say "I do."
We said yes. Now it is your turn to RSVP.
Bring your dancing shoes. We are finally doing this.
After a lot of coffee and a little courage: we are getting married.
Cue the happy tears.
Our love story includes a very good party.

Faith-inspired and grateful

If faith is part of your wedding, you may want a line that gives thanks for faith and family without quoting Scripture on the card. These phrases keep that spirit and stay simple. If you want a specific passage, confirm the exact wording with your officiant or a family member, and put longer readings in the ceremony program.

Grateful for love, grateful for you.
Blessed to begin our forever.
With grateful hearts, we invite you.
Love brought us here. Join us.
A love we are thankful for, shared with you.
Thankful for every step that led us here.
Our hearts are full and our families are close. Join us.
With thanks for the love that raised us and the love that found us.
Family, faith, and the love that brought us together.
Grateful for all of you, and for the one beside me.

Elegant and timeless

Understated, classic phrasing avoids trends and slang, so the invitation reads as gracefully in a keepsake box a decade later as it does on the day it arrives.

Two families, joined in love.
A promise made, a life shared.
The start of always.
Love, honored today.
One day, one promise, one life together.
A lifetime begins with a single yes.
Two lives, one story, with you beside us.
Love, made official.
Together with those we love most.
Here begins a lifetime of us.

Short invitation messages that are not quotes

If you searched for a short wedding invitation message, you may want plain wording rather than a quote. These are for the text that goes with your invitation link on Viber, Messenger, or SMS. Fill in the brackets.

Message	Use
We are getting married on [date] at [venue]. We would love to have you there. Details and RSVP: [link]	A first message
You are invited to our wedding on [date]. Please reply by [date]: [link]	A short version
Save [date] for us. Our invitation is here: [link]	A reminder
Hi [name], we would be so happy to celebrate with you on [date]. Please RSVP here: [link]	A personal note
It would mean a lot to have you and [plus-one name] with us on [date]. Details: [link]	A guest with a plus one
Thank you for being part of our story. Please join us on [date]: [link]	A close friend or relative

The wedding invitation message generator fills in guest and couple names for you, and sample wedding invitation messages has more versions by situation.

How to choose the right line

Match your wording. A formal church invitation suits an elegant or heartfelt line, and a beach or garden party can carry something playful.
Read it aloud. If a guest has to slow down to read it, cut it.
Check the layout. A quote above your names sets the mood. A quote near the RSVP feels like a sign-off. Pick one spot. The theme guide and invitation themes show how tone and design fit together.
Say it together. Read your shortlist with your partner and choose the one you both would say.

If none of these lines fits, write your own. Start from one honest feeling, such as gratitude, excitement, or the relief of finding each other, and cut it down to its shortest true form. Avoid stacking adjectives, and let the line leave a little unsaid. For the card message a guest writes back to you, see wedding wishes and card messages, and for social captions after the day, see wedding photo caption ideas.