Psalms for weddings: options and how to include them

Book of psalms at a ceremony

If you’ll have a religious ceremony, psalms can underscore key moments. Here are options and how to choose them.

Frequent psalms & their focus

  • Psalm 33: trust and uprightness.
  • Psalm 34: gratitude and blessing.
  • Psalm 103: mercy and steadfast love.
  • Psalm 112: just and generous family.
  • Psalm 127: the home built with divine help.
  • Psalm 128: blessing on marriage and family.
  • Psalm 145: praise and thanksgiving.

Where to include them

  • Responsorial psalm after the first reading.
  • Processional, offertory or thanksgiving (sung).

Music & protocol

  • Consult your celebrant; follow local liturgical norms.
  • Avoid unapproved texts if the ceremony is formal.

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