Love Quotes to Inspire Your Wedding Vows

We have been told that love happens gradually, that falling in love is like listening to the tune of a lullaby or a slow song, tender and beautiful. We have been told that love is supposed to be there all along while you blindly engage in different pursuits.

But one day, you realize that you have been hit by love, the sudden urge to make somebody yours. The tune to your favourite song, the shade of your t-shirt, the colour of their skin; everything matches with the hues of your heart that cannot stop falling for them.

Love is bliss, and expressing it is heaven. Therefore, we bring you some romantic love quotes to let your partner know how deeply in head over heels you are smitten with them. 

Married couple in love at night

Beautiful Love quotes 

  • “One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love.” -Sophocles.
  • “For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.” – Carl Sagan. 
  • “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever.” – Alfred Tennyson.
  • “You know when you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Seuss.
  • “Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own.” – Robert A. Heinlein, Stranger in a Strange Land. 
  • “But the heart’s not like a box that gets filled up. It expands in size the more you love.” –’Her,’ the movie. 
  • “There is no remedy for love, but to love more.” – Thoreau.
  • “There’s only one thing that cuts through all our realities, and that’s love—the bridge between all our differences.” – The L Word.
  • “Some love stories aren’t epic novels. Some are short stories, but that doesn’t make them any less filled with love.” – Sex and the City.
  • “All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love.” – Leo Tolstoy, War, and Peace. 
  • “Give in to love, or live in fear.” – Rent.
  • “Because through love, we feel the intensity of our connection to everything and everyone. And at the core, we are all the same. We’re all one.” – Loving Annabelle.
Married couple in love standing next to each other with sunset in background

Funny Love Quotes

  • “I love being married. It’s so great to find one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” -Rita Rudner.
  • “Love is the same as like, except you feel sexier.” – Judith Viorst.
  • “Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up.” – Joseph Barth.
  • “Love is a two-way street constantly under construction.” – Carroll Bryant.
  • “Love is a snowmobile racing across the tundra, and then suddenly it flips over, pinning you underneath. At night, the ice weasels come.” – Matt Groening, The Big Book of Hell.
  • “All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Schulz.
  • “I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita Rudner.
  • “Love is something sent from heaven to worry the hell out of you.” – Dolly Parton.
  • “I just happened to be nowhere near your neighborhood.” – Singles.
  • “I’m afraid once your heart is involved, it all comes out in moron.” – Gilmore Girls.
  • “Falling in love is not at all the most stupid thing that people do, but gravitation cannot be held responsible for it.” – Albert Einstein.
  • “Real love amounts to withholding the truth, even when you’re offered the perfect opportunity to hurt someone’s feelings.” – David Sedaris.
Couple in love sitting in field laughing

Cute Love Quotes

  • “Love is a friendship set to music.” – Joseph Campbell.
  • “Love is a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle.
  • “I think I’d miss you even if we never met.” – The Wedding Date. 
  • “When you’re a kid, you assume your parents are soulmates. My kids are going to be right about that.” – The Office. 
  • “So excuse me forgetting but these things, I do you see, I’ve forgotten if they’re green or they’re blue. Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean yours are the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen.” – Elton John, “Your Song.”
  • “Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.”– Zelda Fitzgerald.
  • “Two people in love, alone, isolated from the world, that’s beautiful.” – Milan Kundera.
  • “True love stories never have endings.” – Richard Bach.
  • “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched—they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller.
  • “Deep within us — no matter who we are — there lives a feeling of wanting to be lovable, of wanting to be the kind of person that others like to be with. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving.” – Fred Rogers
  • “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” – Nat King Cole, “Nature Boy” lyrics. 
Cute couple in love holding hands on date at restaurant

 Quotes About Marriage

  • “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.”- Mignon McLaughlin.
  • “The minute I heard my first love story, I started looking for you, not knowing how blind that was. Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” – Rumi
  • “To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow – this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.”– Elizabeth Gilbert, Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage.
  • “If I get married, I want to be very married.” – Audrey Hepburn. 
  • “I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand, so intimate than when I fall asleep your eyes close.” – Pablo Neruda, 100 Love Sonnets. 
  • “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”– Maya Angelou.
  • “I am nothing special, of this, I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts, and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me, and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul, and to me, this has always been enough.”– Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook.
  • “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever.”– Alfred Tennyson.
  • “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”– Lao Tzu.
  • “We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness – and call it love – true love.”– Robert Fulghum, True Love.
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 Love Quotes from Literature

  • “Each time you happen to me all over again.” – The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton
  • “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.” Rabbi Ben Ezra – Robert Browning.
  • “I’ve never had a moment’s doubt. I love you. I believe in you completely; you are my dearest one. My reason for Life.” Atonement – Ian McEwan
  • “Who, being loved, is poor?” —Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance
  • “Perhaps, after all, the romance did not come into one’s life with pomp and blare, like a gay knight riding down; perhaps it crept to one’s side like an old friend through quiet ways; perhaps it revealed itself in seeming prose until some sudden shaft of illumination flung athwart its pages betrayed the rhythm and the music, perhaps… perhaps… love unfolded naturally out of a beautiful friendship, as a golden-hearted rose slipping from its green sheath.” — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea.
  • “To love or have loved, that is enough. Ask nothing further. There is no other pearl to be found in the dark folds of life.” —Victor Hugo, Les Misérables.
  • “When you love something, it loves you back in whatever way it has to love.” —John Knowles, A Separate Peace.
  • “A love story is not about those who lose their heart but about those who find that sullen inhabitant who, when it is stumbled upon, means the body can fool no one, can fool nothing— not the wisdom of sleep or the habit of social graces. It is a consuming of oneself and the past.” —Michael Ondaatje, The English Patient.
  • “We love the things we love for what they are.” —Robert Frost, Hyla Brook.
  • “The way her body existed only where he touched her. The rest of her was smoke.” —Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things.
  • “In love, there are two things—bodies and words.” —Joyce Carol Oates.
  • “I have learned not to worry about love; but to honor its coming with all my heart.” —Alice Walker.
  • “All, everything that I understand, I understand only because I love.” —Leo Tolstoy, War, and Peace. 
Couple in love sitting together on blanket

The best thing that we can do in life is love. Love should come to humans as easy as breathing. Therefore, with these famous love quotes, let your partner know how much you mean to them. Which is your favourite quote on love?

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A Fairytale Wedding with Gorgeous Floral Arrangements in Gloucestershire

Tables set inside ready for for dinner.

For Emma and Mike, a fairytale really did come true at Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire! Located on the very edge of the Cotswolds, this magnificent medieval fortress was the perfect location for their elegant white wedding. And we have to mention their gorgeous floral arrangements – aren’t they stunning?

A white candle on top of a table.
The bridesmaid holds the bride's dress.
A white plate with a paper on top of it that reads "The Bride".
The bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other.
A historic looking castle.
The ceremony room shows an archway covered in white flowers.
The ceremony room with historic looking windows.
The wedding invitation of Emma and Mike.
The bride and groom holding hands and smiling.
The bride and groom kiss outside the castle.
Emma & Mike in Berkeley, Gloucestershire (Flowers + Elegance)
The bride posing with two bridesmaids.
The bride and groom smiling underneath the archway of the ceremony room.
The groom laughing at a joke someone is telling them.
The bride and groom walking and holding hands.
A close up of the flower bouquet being held by the bride.
The groom and two groomsmen posing for a photo.
Close up of a jar of roses next to a plate.
Appetizers.

Congratulations to Lisa and Mike on their fabulous wedding! And a special thank you to Pippa, the wedding and events manager at Berkeley Castle, for providing us with the photographs and details of Lisa and Mike’s special day.

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7 At-Home Date Ideas

We all love date night: It’s the getting ready in anticipation, looking up restaurant reviews, arguing over what film to see, and who’s booking the seats.

We know that you might be missing these special nights out, but in the age of social distancing it’s time to get a little bit more creative with your date nights at home. 

There really is no better time than the present to shake things up and even save yourselves some serious dollar in the process. Lucky for you, we’ve come up with some quarantine-approved, stay-at-home date nights that you and your partner can try out. You are most welcome. 

1. For the Cant-Sit-Still Couple

Have you been talking about taking those salsa lessons or tango classes for ages, but never managed to do it for fear of falling in the middle of a rumba?  Well, now’s the perfect time to learn with zero fear of embarrassment. DanceDojo has free salsa lessons with video tutorials on salsa steps, turns, and combinations. This could be the perfect time to perfect that fancy footwork for the first dance at your wedding!

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2. For the Aspiring Mixologists

Who said you can’t have an at-home happy hour? There’s no need to go to the shops for this one, why not see who can come up with the best cocktail from items you already have in the fridge. If winging it isn’t your style (or you don’t want to waste any precious liquor), the make me a cocktail website will tell you what classic cocktails you can make with what you already have.

3. For the Comfortable Couple:

No judgment from us if you don’t feel like changing out of your cosiest clothes (who can blame you). But why not make movie night a little more special, and camp out in your living room. Setting up a blanket fort will automatically make you feel like mischievous children, in the best possible way. Just grab some pillows, some extra blankets and you’ve got yourself a cozy hideaway. Bonus points for whoever brings the fairy lights and extra snacks. 

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4. For the Theatre-lovers:

For those of you missing out on theatre trips, Filmed on stage is bringing the theatre to you. Access hundreds of plays and musicals, from Comedies to Shakespeare, at your fingertips. You can even watch that sold-out National Theatre play you’ve been trying to get tickets to for months. Feel free to crack open an interval ice cream (and it won’t cost you £6!). 

5. For the Jetsetters:

We know you might have had trips cancelled, but rather than setting your screensaver to that picturesque beach, why not have an around the world evening-in? Curb your wanderlust by bringing Tokyo to your living room by watching Lost in Translation, ordering sushi and singing out-of-tune karaoke. Or head to the Italian Riviera by watching a classic Italian film (Il Paradiso is our pick), making a delicious bolognese and drinking a bottle (or two) together.

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6. For the Cultural Couple:

One of the perks of 2000 museums and galleries being online at Google Arts & Culture is that finally, they’re open 24 hours! So why not find your way to the Musée d’Orsay in Paris (without thousands of people blocking your view), or head to the Guggenheim in New York. Alongside art collections, there are tours of famous sites and landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum and the Bolshoi Theatre. Now is a better time than any to learn your Monet from your Manet and your Dalí from your Degas.

7. For Romantic Reminiscing:

We could all do with a little extra romance right now, so go back to the beginning of your relationship, when the words social distancing had never been uttered. Light some candles, look through your old photos together and go through the New York Times’ 36 questions to make you fall in love. We promise you will laugh, cry and remember things you had completely forgotten about each other. Take this time to slow down and be present with the person you love most.

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Our Favourite Real Weddings from the Best UK Blogs

There’s no denying that some of the best inspiration for your wedding can come from fellow brides and grooms who already tied the knot. So to help you along we’ve put together a selection of the best real weddings of 2017 handpicked from some of the best UK wedding blogs!

Go through the list and find out why we chose these real weddings and what our favourite idea “steal” was for each one. And when you’re all done and inspired, start building your dream by searching Bridebook for similar venues and suppliers!

 

Want That Wedding | Pilar & Sergei

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Why we chose it: The mix of colours in this wedding is breath-taking. We love to see the warm reds, yellows and greens splattered on the golden wheat canvas of the Spanish countryside.

Steal this idea: Use a blend of vintage and modern fashion to add a splash of colour to your Bridal look! Pilar wore her Grandma’s vintage emerald earrings and a striking red stone headpiece by Spanish designer Cocoluco.

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B.LOVED | Ale & Andrew

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Why we chose it: As soon as you see the pictures you’ll know exactly why! This wedding in a beautiful Cotswold bard is the epitome of intimacy and style (that dress, that colour scheme!).

Steal this idea: Ale began her wedding day with a private yoga class for her and her bridal party – talk about ensuring you have that wedding day glow!

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Love My Dress | Ric & Lene

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Why we chose it: Because it’s just so special. As you fall in love with the gorgeous setting of the wedding Lene just keeps dropping all of these touching and special details that pulls the wedding all together. One of our favourites ever!

Steal this idea: So many ideas to steal! Instead of wedding favours the couple choose to give their guests water lanterns for them all to set off and make a wish at dusk. Or a ‘ring-warming’, where you tie the rings together and pass them around all of the guests to be blessed before the vows.

It’s impossible not to fall in love with the Roman Temple at Larmer Tree Gardens.

 

Boho Weddings | John & Catherine

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Why we chose it: The venue! We always love the classic barns or country houses, but we can’t help but get excited when we see more alternative venues that add an abundance of character to a wedding.

Steal this idea: John and Catherine let the venues direct the feel for their whole wedding, meaning their understated “distressed vintage” theme paired perfectly with the historical venues.

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So You’re Getting Married | Lisa & Robert

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Why we chose it: How to pick just one reason! We are smitten over the light filled and airy photography, and the green, nature filled setting in Scotland.

Steal this idea: Lisa and Robert chose to have potted yellow azalea trees to decorate their aisle, such a fabulous idea because not only do they look great, but you can keep them and plant them in your garden after your wedding!

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Rock n’ Roll Bride | Belinda & J

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Why we chose it: The colours, just look at those smoke bombs! We loved how much Belinda and J incorporated such striking design elements in their day, from orgami, to massive geometric shapes, to a colour theme of orange and purple throughout.

Steal this idea: Get your family and friends together for the whole week before the wedding! Especially great if they’re travelling from overseas.

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Junebug Weddings | Joanne & Rebecca

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Why we chose it: Can we just name this real wedding “puppies and mittens”? These two gorgeous brides definetly knew how to keep warm during their icy winter wedding!

Steal this idea: Hire a team you trust. Joanne and Rebecca kept their wedding extra intimate by hiring close friends and family as their wedding team. From the officiant to the musician, and even the photographer.

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London Bride | Jen and Tom

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Why we chose it: Because you can feel the personality of the couple pouring out of the photos. They were determined to make sure everything was true to their personalities and relationship and it shows, just look how they look!

Steal this idea: We love that they held their reception at their local pub. Pairing the more traditional venue of Clissold House with the trendy, fun and familiar The Londesborough makes for a fun filled day!

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Nu Bride | Kyla & Mark

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Why we chose it: The vibrancy! This wedding, with it’s London Carnival theme, is bursting with colour, energy and culture. Nu Bride is the only UK wedding blog focused on diversity and we just can’t get enough of it.

Steal this idea: Have bespoke ties and pocket squares made for the groom and his party to match with the bridal party (especially when it’s a gorgeous pattern like that)!

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Bespoke Bride | Bekah & Lucas

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Why we chose it: The Wellbeing Farm is one of our favourite wedding venues this year, so we couldn’t miss a chance to give it a shout out. It’s one of the most fun venues in the UK and the team behind it get endless praise from the couples who get married there. Also, Llamas in bowties. 

Steal this idea: Plan ahead! Bekah and Lucas wanted to give their wedding a “festival spin” so they took photos at every festival they went to leading up to the wedding and added them as table decorations!

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Whimsical Wonderland Weddings |                    Amy and Gen

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Why we chose it: This classic wedding, overflowing with Victorian flower arrangements and greenery, is giving us major fairy-tale vibes! The Brides’ bouquets almost steal the show, but there were plenty of those to go around and everyone’s flowers looked beautiful.

Steal this idea: Amy and Gen’s florist left a succulent in their bouquets, so they could be replanted! A thoughtful and unexpected touch that you can add to your wedding.

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Before The Big Day | Athena & Jonny

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Why we chose it: This is just one of those weddings that looks absolutely perfect in the photos. We fell in love with the adorable Bride and Groom and their vineyard venue covered in sun!

Steal this idea: Having a hot summer wedding? Get your guests personalized fans to keep them cool!

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Rock My Wedding | A & P

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Why we chose it: It’s a big, colourful, carefree destination wedding. The Bride and Groom rode a tandem bike, the guests got in the water and everyone looks happy!

Steal this idea: Ride away with your beau on a tandem bike! Just make sure you haven’t had too much champagne beforehand…

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Festival Brides | Angela and John

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Why we chose it: This is one of the most fun packed weddings we have ever seen. If you go through the photos you’ll see what we mean. There were outdoor games, an ice-cream cart, a live folk band and a mini tractor! 

Steal this idea: Use locally sourced and handpicked flowers for your wedding to give it a rustic vibe (and save some money!)

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