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They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes words can inspire even beyond a photograph. Using words to add even more love to your wedding is easy, and also helps blazon your theme and set the mood.

A starting point for choosing which wedding quotes or phrases to display at your celebration is to first find one that matches your motif. If you’re having a sugary wedding with lots of treats and sweets, opting for a “love is sweet” phrase might be a good place to start. If your wedding soiree is going to be candlelit, maybe you’ll opt for a “perfect match” theme, handing out books of matches embellished with the words “A Match Made in Heaven.” Or, if you’re having a joint outdoor ceremony and reception like the one above, DIY wooden signs directing your guests where to go might be the perfect rustic touch.

You may also want to incorporate your favourite love quotes in your wedding — you could write them on a mirror, print them on table numbers or even have photo frames of wedding quotes scattered throughout the reception. Whether you choose one of the phrases below or come up with your own witty one-liner, we guarantee your guests will wish they thought of it first!

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122170 Adorned with a lovely quote from the movie When Harry Met Sally, you can find this customizable photo frame on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103438345/wedding-love-quote-spending-your-life?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Quotes: When You Realize That You Want To Spend The Rest of Your Life With Somebody... https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-when-harry-met-sally-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-when-harry-met-sally-600x654.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-when-harry-met-sally.jpg 550 600 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-when-harry-met-sally/ wedding-phrases-when-harry-met-sally 0 0

122165 Print different love quotes on small flags and attach them to beverage stir sticks. This idea is both romantic and practical–your guests can identify their glass by the quote! Image via <a href="http://www.the-louisville-wedding-blog.com/2011_09_01_archive.html" target=_blank">The Louisville Wedding Blog</a>. Wedding Quotes: A Loving Heart Is the Truest Wisdom https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-cocktails-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-cocktails-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-cocktails.jpg 550 825 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-cocktails/ wedding-phrases-cocktails 0 0

122166 Use words as props for your wedding shoot to add a romantic and emotional touch. Image via <a href="http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2010/12/29/colorful-backyard-handmade-wedding/" target=_blank">Elizabeth Anne Designs</a>. Wedding Quotes: Dream Come True https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-dream-come-true-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-dream-come-true-600x400.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-dream-come-true.jpg 550 367 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-dream-come-true/ wedding-phrases-dream-come-true 0 0

122167 Using either decals or painting by hand, write your favourite love quote on a mirror or window. Image via <a href="http://instagram.com/p/Zwsr6IKJ3i/" target=_blank">Mindy Weiss</a>. Wedding Quotes: Thank God for You https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-mindy-105x105.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-mindy-600x600.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-mindy.png 550 550 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-mindy/ wedding-phrases-mindy 0 0

122168 In lieu of simple table numbers, frame your favourite love-themed literary quotes. Make your own or order these ones on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/127261064/12-love-quote-framed-table-numbers?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=love+quotes&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=love+quotes" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Quotes: When I Saw You I Fell In Love https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-shakespeare-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-shakespeare-600x751.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-shakespeare.jpg 550 688 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-shakespeare/ wedding-phrases-shakespeare 0 0

122169 This perfect blend teapot is perfect for a high-tea-themed wedding. Image via <a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/real-weddings-melissa-michaels-coffee-themed-backyard-wedding/" target=_blank">Intimate Weddings</a>. Wedding Quotes: The Perfect Blend https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-theperfect-blend-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-theperfect-blend-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-theperfect-blend.jpg 550 825 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-theperfect-blend/ wedding-phrases-theperfect-blend 0 0

122164 Print your favourite love quote and put it in a decorative frame and easel in the ceremony or reception area. Image via <a href="http://vfiverr.com/" target=_blank">Vfiverr</a>. Wedding Quotes: Today I Marry My Best Friend https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-best-friend-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-best-friend-600x901.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-best-friend.jpg 550 826 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-best-friend/ wedding-phrases-best-friend 0 0

122171 Buy this Song of Solomon custom sign on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122033521/i-have-found-the-one-whom-my-soul-loves?ref=exp_listing" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Quotes: Whom My Soul Loves https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-whom-my-soul-loves-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-whom-my-soul-loves-600x800.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-whom-my-soul-loves.jpg 550 733 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-whom-my-soul-loves/ wedding-phrases-whom-my-soul-loves 0 0

121886 Personalize beverage koozies for your guests with this fun phrase or your own at <a href="http://www.kooziez.com/" target=_blank">Kooziez</a>. Wedding Quotes: To Have And To Hold https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-to-have-and-to-hold1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-to-have-and-to-hold1-600x782.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-to-have-and-to-hold1.jpg 550 717 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-to-have-and-to-hold-2/ wedding-phrases-to-have-and-to-hold-2 0 0

121882 Let your love shine as your guests send you off for the night with these sparklers! Image via <a href="http://carlateneyck.com/" target=_blank">Carla Ten Eyck</a>. Wedding Quotes: Let Love Shine https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-shine1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-shine1-600x902.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-shine1.jpg 550 827 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-shine-2/ wedding-phrases-shine-2 0 0

121873 Have your ring bearer or flower girl carry a "Here Comes the Bride" sign like this one! Image via <a href="http://loricaroline.blogspot.ca/search?updated-max=2011-11-08T21:53:00-06:00&max-results=7" target=_blank">Lori Caroline</a>. Wedding Quotes: Here Comes the Bride https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-here-comes-the-bride1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-here-comes-the-bride1-600x901.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-here-comes-the-bride1.jpg 550 826 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-here-comes-the-bride-2/ wedding-phrases-here-comes-the-bride-2 0 0

121874 Adorn your sweet table with this famous lyric. Image via <a href="http://www.youandyourwedding.co.uk/real-weddings/summer/love-is-all-you-need/16434-15.html" target=_blank">You and Your Wedding</a>. Wedding Quotes: How Sweet it Is https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-how-sweet-it-is1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-how-sweet-it-is1-600x798.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-how-sweet-it-is1.jpg 550 732 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-how-sweet-it-is-2/ wedding-phrases-how-sweet-it-is-2 0 0

121876 This engraved guitar pick is an adorable favour for a music-themed wedding. Image via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/128559024/i-pick-you-initial-keychain" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Quotes: I Pick You https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-i-pick-you1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-i-pick-you1-600x802.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-i-pick-you1.jpg 550 735 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-i-pick-you-2/ wedding-phrases-i-pick-you-2 0 0

121877 Decorate your sweet table with a "Love is Sweet" banner. See more photos from this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/an-elegant-destination-wedding-in-blaine-washington/attachment/casual_elegant_wedding_32/" target=_blank">real wedding</a>. Buy one on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92827769/love-is-sweet-burlap-banner-with-white?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=love+is+sweet&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=CA&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=love+is+sweet" target=_blank">Etsy</a>. Wedding Quotes: Love is Sweet https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-love-is-sweet1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-love-is-sweet1-600x400.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-love-is-sweet1.jpg 550 367 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-love-is-sweet-2/ wedding-phrases-love-is-sweet-2 0 0

121878 Give these gift bags to your bridesmaids as thank you gifts. Image via <a href="http://melissahayes.net/" target=_blank">Melissa Hayes</a>. Wedding Quotes: Love, Laughter, Happily Ever After https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-love-laughter1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-love-laughter1-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-love-laughter1.jpg 550 825 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-love-laughter-2/ wedding-phrases-love-laughter-2 0 0

121879 Place "The Perfect Match" matchbook favours around your venue for a unique touch. Image via <a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/" target=_blank">Twig & Thistle</a>. Wedding Quotes: The Perfect Match https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-matches1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-matches1-600x398.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-matches1.jpg 550 365 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-matches-2/ wedding-phrases-matches-2 0 0

121880 Show your guests that you are "Mint to Be" with this mini mint tin favours. Image via <a href="http://apaperproposal.com/default.php" target=_blank">A Paper Proposal</a>. Wedding Quotes: Mint to Be https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-mint-to-be1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-mint-to-be1-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-mint-to-be1.jpg 550 825 {"copyright":"Adrian Tuazon Photography"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-mint-to-be-2/ wedding-phrases-mint-to-be-2 0 0

121881 This couple chose to kick tradition to the curb and have their guests mix up their seats at the ceremony. See more photos from this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/an-intimate-rustic-wedding-in-fredericton-new-brunswick/attachment/intimate-rustic-wedding_050/" target=_blank">real wedding</a>. Wedding Quotes: Seat not Side https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-seat-not-side1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-seat-not-side1-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-seat-not-side1.jpg 550 825 {"aperture":"2.5","credit":"Kandise Brown","camera":"Canon EOS 5D","created_timestamp":"1347109925","copyright":"\u00c2\u00a9 Kandise Brown | http:\/\/www.kandisebrown.com","focal_length":"50","iso":"500","shutter_speed":"0.005"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-seat-not-side-2/ wedding-phrases-seat-not-side-2 0 0

121884 Spread the love with these jam wedding favours. Image via <a href="http://www.atrendywedding.com/blog/?paged=14" target=_blank">A Trendy Wedding</a>. Wedding Quotes: Spread the Love https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-spread-the-love1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-spread-the-love1-600x802.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-spread-the-love1.jpg 550 735 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-spread-the-love-2/ wedding-phrases-spread-the-love-2 0 0

121869 Deck your outdoor wedding with a DIY "Eat, Drink and Be Married" sign. See more photos from this <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/real-weddings/a-rustic-outdoor-wedding-on-salt-spring-island/attachment/gerritsen_macquarrrie_mckinnon_photography_gerritsen1054tw_low/" target=_blank">real wedding</a>. Wedding Quotes: Eat, Drink, Be Married https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-eat-drink-be-married1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-eat-drink-be-married1-600x901.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-eat-drink-be-married1.jpg 550 826 {"aperture":"1.6","camera":"NIKON D700","created_timestamp":"1312051023","focal_length":"50","iso":"320","shutter_speed":"0.000625"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-eat-drink-be-married-2/ wedding-phrases-eat-drink-be-married-2 0 0

121867 Print your napkins with some beautiful lyrics by The Beatles. Image via <a href="http://thismodernromance.com/main/" target=_blank">This Modern Romance</a>. Wedding Quotes: All You Need is Love https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-all-you-need-is-love1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-all-you-need-is-love1-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-all-you-need-is-love1.jpg 550 825 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-all-you-need-is-love-2/ wedding-phrases-all-you-need-is-love-2 0 0

121868 This rustic DIY sign is perfect for a seaside wedding. Image via <a href="http://junebugweddings.com/blogs/photobug/archive/2012/02/15/neacoxie-creek-oregon-rustic-barn-wedding-photo-collection-daniel-stark-photography.aspx" target=_blank">Junebug Weddings</a>. Wedding Quotes: By the Sea https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-by-the-sea1-105x105.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-by-the-sea1-600x398.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-by-the-sea1.png 550 365 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-by-the-sea-2/ wedding-phrases-by-the-sea-2 0 0

121872 Give your guests a box of matchsticks stamped with the phrase "A Match Made in Heaven." Image via <a href="http://apaperproposal.com/inspiration.php?category=3" target=_blank">A Paper Proposal</a>. Wedding Quotes: Match Made in Heaven https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-heaven1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-heaven1-600x401.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-heaven1.jpg 550 368 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-heaven-2/ wedding-phrases-heaven-2 0 0

121875 Direct your guests to your ceremony and reception locations with this DIY "I Do/We Did" sign. Image via <a href="http://www.thebridescafe.com/?postID=1036&rusticoklahoma-ranch-wedding--layne-kyle" target=_blank">The Bride's Cafe</a>. Wedding Quotes: I Do, We Did https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-i-do-we-did1-105x105.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-i-do-we-did1-600x900.png https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-i-do-we-did1.png 550 825 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-i-do-we-did-2/ wedding-phrases-i-do-we-did-2 0 0

121883 Let the sparks fly at your outdoor wedding with these fun sparklers. Image via <a href="http://www.raenovate.com/search?updated-max=2012-01-03T12:31:00-05:00&max-results=7&start=5&by-date=false" target=_blank">Raenovate</a>. Wedding Quotes: Sparklers https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-sparks-fly1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-sparks-fly1-600x901.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-sparks-fly1.jpg 550 826 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-sparks-fly-2/ wedding-phrases-sparks-fly-2 0 0

121887 This sign is the perfect addition to a baseball-themed wedding. Image via <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/Baseball-Wedding-Ideas-22957940?slide=28&_nz=86" target=_blank">Tres Sugar</a>. Wedding Quotes: What a Catch https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-what-a-catch1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-what-a-catch1-600x899.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wedding-phrases-what-a-catch1.jpg 550 824 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/wedding-decor/wedding-quotes/slide/wedding-phrases-what-a-catch-2/ wedding-phrases-what-a-catch-2 0 0