A wedding is an important occasion in the society at large. Almost everyone sees the wedding day as the most important day of their lives. The wedding day is held in high esteem that everyone wants to experience it. This might pass as one of the reasons why the society frowns at cohabitation.
Now it feels so exciting because it’s time for the wedding reception, when the couple receives their guest who has come from far and near to celebrate with them.
And it is a thing of joy and respect, that you are being called upon to say the opening prayer for the reception.
I see it as a privilege to declare open heaven on the new home that is about to start a life time journey as the responsibility is tilting towards you.
So you want some opening prayer for wedding reception and short of ideas? This page was created with you in mind.
Whether you want it long or short, these are the best samples of opening prayer for wedding reception. If the reception is a dinner, it’s all well and good.
Copy anyone you love, and you can modify further by adding the names of the newly-weds.
So, you want some opening prayer for wedding reception and short of ideas? This page was created with you in mind.
Whether you want it long or short, these are the best samples of opening prayer for wedding reception. If the reception is a dinner, it’s all well and good.
Copy anyone you love, and you can modify further by adding the names of the newly-weds.
Prayers to Start a Wedding Reception
Awesome father, the beginning and ending of everything, we start this reception with gratitude in our hearts and with the assurance that all will go well, even this new home that we are here to celebrate today. We are opening this reception in the name of God the father, the son and the holy ghost. Amen.
1. Gracious Lord, the giver of everything good, including this beautiful home, we are grateful for this gathering of your people and for everyone present at this occasion. We are grateful for the coming together of the husband and wife to make this beautiful union that starts today. We are grateful for the success of this wedding reception, for everything that will be done from the start to finish. We are grateful for your presence here and your endorsement for the success of this new marriage. We are equally grateful for what you will do in this new family after today. And we are grateful that everyone here will have bundles of joy for being part of this. Thank you for answered prayer, in Jesus name we’ve prayed. Amen.
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2. Heavenly father, we thank you for the lives of everyone gathered here this hour. We thank you for this great occasion, we thank you for this new home that is about to start. We ask that you take control of everything that would be done here today. Dear lord, we pray that your peace and presence reign’s in our midst at the commencement of this occasion. And we also ask, that you bless this new family and give them good ideas to run their home. thank you for lord for the answered prayer. Amen.
3. Dear lord, we bless you for every soul present at this occasion. Honour and adoration to your name for the privilege of gracing this great occasion. We thank you for your love and mercy over each and everyone here this hour, may your name alone be glorified. we ask that you take charge of everything that would be done here, from the beginning to the end of today’s occasion. Lord, we pray for this new family, that you would plant your love in their heart and make their home an exceptional for you here on earth. We thank you, faithful father, and this we ask in your name. Amen.
4. Eternal king of glory, the I AM that I AM, Creator of the universe, the one who knows the end from the beginning we appreciate your holy name. We thank you for a time like this, may your name alone be praised. thank you for the gift of marriage, thank you for the opportunity to celebrate this union. Thank you for the celebration of love that brought us all. Thank you for the new couple, the (groom) and the (bride), thank you for their lives. Thank you for bringing them together for this unique day, we commit them to your hands lord, we pray that you keep and protect them. We pray lord, that you bless them from the throne of heaven as they start a new phase of life today. We ask father, that you grant unto them the spirit of agreement in everything they do as now henceforth. We thank you father, as we commence this occasion in Jesus name. Amen.
5. Gracious lord, we thank you for the gathering of today’s occasion. We thank you for the gift of life and love which you showered on us, be exalted lord. Thank you, father, for this union of love. Thank you for the lives of everyone present here, we appreciate your name for the mercy journey granted unto them to be at this occasion, may your name be praised. Thank you for keeping the lives of the couple till this very hour. Dear lord, we pray, that as they begin a new home today, we ask you that bless them and provide for them everything needed to make a happy home. Thank you, heavenly father, and at the end of today give us the cause to glorified your name. Amen.
6. heavenly father, thank you for the gathering of your people here today. thank you for the gift of life, thank you for your love and faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness. Father we thank you for this blessed home this day, may your name be praised. We give all glory to your name for bringing the bride and the groom together this day, we believe it’s to show forth your glory, and we pray that your glory will be shown forth in their lives. As we begin, begin with us. This we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
7. Dear lord, thank you for today. Thank you for the lives of everyone here today to witness this occasion. Thank you for the grace you’ve given to the couple to witness this beautiful day. We pray that as this home is being built on the solid foundation which is Jesus Christ, no weapon formed against it will prosper. Everything that would be done here today is blessed. This we ask in your name. Amen.
8. Father, we thank you, we worship your name for you are God of all the earth. We glorify your name for all you’ve done for us, and for making this day a reality, may your name be highly exalted. Lord, we pray that you see to the success of today’s occasion and let your presence dwell in our midst today. We thank you for the lives of the new wedded couple, we pray that make their home heaven on earth. We bless the food and the drinks that would taking here today, we ask that you sanctify them. As we continue in today’s occasion, we ask that you be with us, thank you father. Amen.
9. Thank you, father, for your words is true and your promises never fails. We bless and adore your name for this great occasion, we pray that you take eminence control of this occasion. Thank you for the lives of people here, thank you for the mercy journey you granted them down here, may your name be praised. We pray for this new family, that you help them as they begin a new life. We pray that you provide for them all what it takes to make a happy home. From The beginning to the end of this occasion, we pray that your peace should reign. We ask all this in your glorious name. Amen.
10. King of glory, we worship you for this day. We magnify your name for you are good. We thank you for only you are God, may your name be highly exalted. Thank you for the gift of love you gave to mankind, which is the reason why we are gathered here today. thank you for the lives of everyone here today, most especially the couple who are celebrating love. thank you for keeping their souls to witness this great day of theirs may your name be praised. We pray that you make yourself visible in all that would be done here today, that your name alone be glorified. Amen.
11. Oh lord of heaven, we bless your name for this great occasion. we thank you for every soul present here at this occasion. This is the day the lord has made and we rejoice in it. We thank you for the lives of this couple, we thank you for keeping them ever since they were born till this present moment of their lives, may your name be praised. heavenly father, we ask that you bless this new home and bring your promises to fulfilment in their lives. As we continue today, we ask that you’ll be with us. And at the end of today, give us the cause to glorify your name. In Jesus name. Amen.
12. Lord God Almighty, God of today, yesterday and forever. We thank you for always been you. We thank for your love and mercy. We thank you for been gracious in all your ways, may your name be praised. Thank you for everyone present, thank you for the lives of the couple. Thank for making this day a reality. Father, we ask, that you fill this couple with your unending joy and bless their new home, this we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
13. Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the ancient of days. The one who was and is to come, we adore your name worship your name. Father we give you all the glory for this great occasion. We thank you for the groom and the bride. We thank you for bringing them together in your love, may your name be praised. We pray that as from now henceforth, you help them and give them wisdom to run their home. We pray for as many who are here, that desire good things like this, we pray that you do it for them. Thank you, father, this we ask in your name. Amen.
14. God, creator of heaven and the earth. We thank you for you are the originator of home and you ordained this day to be, may your name be praised. We thank you for the lives of everyone present here. We thank you for the lives of the couple who are about to start their home this day, we ask that you shine your light on their part, and guide in every decision they will be making as they start a new home. let your love reign amidst them. We ask that from now, till the end of this occasion we want to feel your presence. this we ask in your name. Amen.
15. Ancient of Days, as we’ve come together at this great occasion today, we bless your holy name. We thank you for the good gift you’ve given us, the one you will give us and the one you are yet to give. Thank you for the lives of everyone present here, thank you for this new home, may your name be praised. We ask that you keep guiding them and that your love would live among them. We pray that you take charge of today ‘s occasion, that your name alone be glorified. Amen.
16. God of Grace, we open our heart and mind in worship to you this day. we worship your holy name for this great occasion of love. Thank you, father, for the couple of today. Thank you for making today a dream come through. Father, thank you for the lives of everyone who are gathered here for this celebration of love . We pray that we’ll all be celebrated in Jesus name. We pray that as we commence this occasion, your peace will reign in our midst, Thank you father. this we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
17.Eternal father, we worship your name for a time like this. we praise you for this beautiful day you have made. Thank you for our lives, thank you for the groom and the bride, thank you for your love over them. We commit today’s occasion to your hands; we ask that you take control. We ask that as we’ve come to celebrate this couple, our lives will not lack celebrations of good things. We ask for this new couple, great ideas to run their home. We pray that at the end of everything today, we’ll return all glories to you. This we ask in your name. Amen.
18. Lord, we bless your name. we exalt your name for you are God. We thank you because all power in heaven and on earth belongs to you. We thank you because your promises are true. We thank you for the lives of the bride and groom which you brought together today; may your name be praised. We ask that you build this home on your love. We pray that you bless everyone present here. We surrender every aspect of this occasion; we ask that you take control. That at the end of today you alone will be praised. Amen.
19. Father Lord, thank you for this wonderful opportunity of gathering here today for this occasion to celebrate this couple. We bless your name; may your name be praised. We ask that that as this home begins today, we pray that you would establish your love in their heart. And we pray that you fulfil the main reason for creating marriage in their lives. In this new home, good things shall not be found wanting. And for those of us who has come to celebrate them, you will bless our lives in return. this we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
20. Faithful Father, we worship and bless your name for all you’ve done for us. We thank you for the lives you have given to us. May your name alone be praised. Thank heavenly father, for the gathering of your people, thank you for bringing them here without any form of accident. Thank you for the lives of the new wedded couple, thank you for they were not put to shame. Thank you for putting to nut all the plans of the enemy over their lives, may your name alone be praised. We pray that this new home will not depart from your presence, and your light will keep shining on their part. We pray that at end of today’s occasion we will return all glory to you. This we ask in you name. Amen.
21. Heavenly father, we bless you. Yahweh, we acknowledge that you are God alone. We thank you for your loving kindness, hallowed be your name. Father we express gratitude over this new home, we thank you for where you have brought them, and we thank you for where you are taking them to. We know great are your plans for this beautiful home. We thank you for all who are here to celebrate this love with them, we pray that fill their heart with love and your joy always. Let your peace reign in their home now and forever. This we ask in your name. Amen.
22. Dear Lord, from our hearts we say thank you lord for your love over us. We worship your name for a time like this, we thank you for this new home which is about to start today, we pray that your grace be sufficient for this home. We come against spirit of separation, such won’t their potion in the name of Jesus. We ask that the love needed to run this, you will give unto them. And we pray for those present here today, they also will be celebrated. As this occasion continues, we, that presence be with us. We ask all this in the glorious name of Jesus. Amen.
23. Glorious Father, king of kings, lord of lords, ancient of days. We can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done in our lives but we won’t fail to acknowledge you as the only God. We thank you for this great occasion. Thank you for the lives of the couple for the opportunity to to see today. Thank you for the lives of every souls here today, we pray that you give answers to their secret prayers. We pray for this home that you’ll bless them. We pray that they won’t beg to eat. And we ask that you divine for love would dwell in their midst. Thank you, father. We ask this in your glorious name. Amen.
24. Hosanna, I worship your holy name. We confess that we are nothing and without you we cannot gather here today. We thank you for sending your love on us at this season. We thank you for establishing home here on earth. We pray that you bless and fulfil your promises on this new home this day. We come against whatever would stand against their joy and happiness in this new home. We pray that your love will not depart from them. And we pray for as many that are gathered here today for this occasion, that things of joy will depart from them. This we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
25. Jesus, we bless your name for who you are. We thank you for showing yourself great to us. Thank you for this beautiful occasion which by yourself you ordained. Thank you for the lives of the couple, for spearing their lives till this present moment. Thank you, lord, for the lives everyone here. We pray that you keep and protect them. This we ask in your name. Amen.
26. Lord, we worship your name for this day. We bless your name for this great occasion. Thank you, father, for every life that are present here today. Thank you, lord, for this beautiful home that is about to start today. We commit every all activities to your able hands, we ask that you take perfect control. We pray that as this couple begin this new journey today, the lord will be with them and teach them to live peacefully in harmony. We ask lord, that you bestow on this home ending joy and that at the end of everything, we’ll have all cost to glorified your name. Amen.
