The Irish Wedding Song

Written and composed by Ian Betteridge, an Australian, the Irish Wedding Song has become a staple at many Irish weddings across the world. It is a perfect piece to be sung by the guests at the receptions as the bridal party arrives!

There they stand, hand in hand
They’ve exchanged wedding bands
Today is the day of all their dreams and their plans
All those who love them just wanted to say
May God bless this couple who marry today

CHORUS:In good times and hard times, in sickness and health
May they know that riches aren’t needed for wealth
Help them face problems they’ll meet on their way
Oh God bless this couple who marry today

May they find peace of mind comes to all who are kind
May the hard times ahead become triumphs behind
May their children be happy each day
Oh God bless this family who started today

As they go may they know a true love that will show
And as life it gets shorter may their feelings grow
Wherever they travel, wherever they stay
May God bless this couple who marry today

Buy it on CD or an MP3 download: Irish Wedding Song

Purchase the Sheet Music: Irish Wedding Song Sheet Music

Many more Irish song lyrics and Irish music lyrics can be found here: Return to Irish Songs

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