Wedding Poems for a Son
Poetry can be a heartfelt way to express love and well-wishes for a son on his wedding day. Through carefully chosen words, a parent can convey emotions and memories that celebrate the joy of this special occasion. Poetry can capture the essence of the parent-child bond, the pride felt in seeing a son start a new chapter in life, and the hopes for a happy and fulfilling future ahead. The beauty of poetry lies in its ability to encapsulate deep feelings in a few lines, creating a lasting and meaningful message for the groom on his wedding day.
Poems
St. John tells how, at Cana's wedding feast,
The water-pots poured wine in such amount
That by his sober count
There were a hundred gallons at the least.
It made no earthly sense, unless to show
How whatsoever love elects to bless
Brims to a sweet excess
That can without depletion overflow.
Which is to say that what love sees is true;
That this world's fullness is not made but found.
Life hungers to abound
And pour its plenty out for such as you.
Now, if your loves will lend an ear to mine,
I toast you both, good son and dear new daughter.
May you not lack for water,
And may that water smack of Cana's wine.
Author: Richard Wilbur
Pa held shotgun to his head
"Marry her son or you're dead"
"It wasn't me" the lad pled
"Yes it was" she said
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
© All Rights Reserved
Placed No. 2 in John Freeman's " Love or Humor" Contest - January 2011
She watches from high above
For that son she does love
A princess on a Heavenly cloud
For her young prince she is proud
He has proposed to his lady sweet
The woman that makes his heart beat
In Heaven his mother will now sing
For he gave his love a special ring
With Heavenly wings, she jumps for joy
You can hear her say, "that's my boy"
On that royal wedding you can pray
She will be there in spirit that day
copyright Chris Smith 2010
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To the church on time I made it,
though down the aisle I almost fainted.
With tears of joy, we stood at the altar--
our wedding vows we did not falter.
Through love expressed,
a son we were blessed.
With tears of joy, I held him in my arms,
praying he would never be harmed.
Through God's grace,
we three are saved.
With tears of joy, we will meet again,
when to heaven we ascend.
Alesia Leach © 10/2014
We met up at the drive-thru
Me and my Betty Sue
Ain't it true?
That one and one is two?
But that math only works in the front seat
And Lord have mercy, she was ever so sweet
I couldn't take that pleasurable heat
Her tender lovin' soon had me beat
We weren't stoppin'
Now she's about to be poppin'
And her Daddy is a-hoppin' ---Mad!
He got out his gun
and told me, "Son!
I'm gonna shoot you dead,
If'n tomorrow you and Betty Sue, ain't wed!"
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Hopefully this is allowed. Bit of an experiment. Fun to write.
I popped on to myspace
And what did I see
Mike and his girlfriend
Had gotten married
I knew she was pregnant
And he will soon deploy
Iraq is where he'll be
When finding out if it's girl or boy
A beautiful young lady
A wife, and soon to be a mom
I wish they weren't so far away
So I could help her a long
My son is a man of strength
He fights for us every day
May the "two" loves of his life
Guide him back home to stay
...and I'm gonna kick your butt if you don't call me after the honeymoon!
I love you all...
mom
Miss Wild
With child
Not wed
To Ted
Dad mad
You cad!
Loads gun
Says, son
Wed her
You cur
If not
Buckshot
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
From the time we met
I knew in my Heart
That we'd Love you
Right from the very start
My son and I
were always there
Through thick and thin
Because we care
My love for you
Grows stronger each day
Havin you in my life
I'm happy in every way
You gave me a family
That was always a dream
A dream come true
A precious gift of Love from you too me
You're my best friend,
My lover, My soulmate, My companion
It's a love to last always
A love too last forever ALWAYS!!!
All the Schalls were dancing
At the wedding of a son.
Exuberance was in the air,
The crowd psyched up for fun.
As friends and family joined them
And the DJ fanned the fire,
We reveled in the mirth and spirits
Couldn't get much higher.
There were people on the dance floor
I'd last seen when they were young.
How delightful then to watch them,
From their childhood shells now sprung.
While my husband twirled my daughter
As the music's charms were heeded,
What I hoped for was that image
To be conjured up as needed.
My wedding day of hallowed rest. My Lord —
not too soon nor too late. My eyes looked up
and danced as He descended and I rose.
Oh look! I smile! O gentle son of God.
The praise of lifted hands - the joy of church.
Forth jubilee good angels longed to see.
The day is here! Clean cut - our groom has come
and we rejoice above the earth so far
from grace. How long despairing chins of hate.
But we adore the groom — we are his bride!
6/18/2019
My mother-in-law is a blessing
Only to her son
Now that we are married
She has me on the run
The Lady's always changing
Everything I've done
Regrets, I don't have many
She's the only one
For: Debbie Guzzi's Jack Out of the Box contest
Form: Acrostic
By: Mdailey
I have not tried a poem of this style since I was a teacher back in the 70's.
Overview
A wedding poem for a son can hold several emotions at once: pride in the person he has become, tenderness for the years that shaped him, and happiness as he enters marriage. It may be written by one parent, both parents, a stepparent, or another person who has shared a parental role. The most moving poems often balance memory with welcome. A small detail from childhood can reveal the depth of the bond, while a few lines addressed to his partner can honor the relationship now growing around him.
Rather than trying to summarize an entire life, choose one or two vivid moments and connect them to the present day. Let the poem sound like the person speaking: affectionate, humorous, reflective, or quietly proud. A sincere blessing, hope, or promise of continued support can give the ending warmth without making it overly grand.
Meaning and Symbolism
In wedding poetry, a son can symbolize both continuity and change. He carries family memories forward, yet his marriage marks the creation of a shared story that is distinctly the couple's own. Images of roots and branches can express belonging alongside independence; doorways, roads, or horizons can suggest movement into married life. Hands may represent care learned within a family and now freely offered to a partner.
The symbolism should leave room for the couple as equals. A son is not simply moving from one bond to another; rather, the circle of affection can widen. Depending on the family, a poem might also acknowledge chosen family, blended relationships, or loved ones remembered in absence.
Wedding Poem Writing Ideas
Build the poem from details that feel true to your relationship and respectful of the life the couple is creating.
- Begin with one clear memory. Recall a gesture, saying, place, or childhood moment that reveals his character rather than listing milestones.
- Connect past and present. Show how an early quality, such as patience, humor, or curiosity, appears in the partner he is today.
- Welcome his spouse or partner. Address them with warmth and gratitude without treating them only as an addition to the family.
- Include ordinary hopes. Write about listening well, sharing daily tasks, laughing after difficult days, or making time for one another.
- End with steady support. Offer a blessing, promise, or simple assurance that your love remains present as the couple shapes their own future.
Sample Wedding Poem Lines
Once, I held your small hand; today, I watch you offer yours in trust.
You carry our laughter forward, adding a voice we are grateful to welcome.
Your childhood lives in my memory, but your future is yours to shape together.
Son, may you meet each ordinary morning with the care you bring to this day.
Pride is too small a word for the quiet joy of seeing you choose this life.
Related Wedding Words
groom, partner, parent, childhood, pride, family, welcome, blessing, devotion, home, future, marriage