From Oscar Wilde to WB Yeats and a little bit of Gaeilge - some inspiring Irish quotes about love to include in your wedding vows.

Drawing from the profound wisdom of Oscar Wilde, the ethereal verses of W.B. Yeats, and the melodic beauty of the Irish language, incorporating inspiring Irish quotes about love into your wedding vows adds a touch of timeless elegance and cultural richness.

Ireland's literary giants have eloquently captured the essence of love in their works, making their words a fitting addition to your promises of commitment and devotion. Infusing your vows with the charm of Irish poetry pays homage to a rich literary tradition while adding depth and meaning to your ceremony.

Let the words of Wilde, Yeats, and the Gaelic tongue guide your expressions of love, creating vows that resonate with authenticity, sentiment, and the enduring spirit of Ireland.

Here are some choice quotes you an incorporate into your Irish wedding vows:

“The aim of love is to love, no more, no less” - Oscar Wilde

“The consciousness of loving and being loved brings warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring” - Oscar Wilde

“I would take the world, and break it into pieces in my hands, to see you smile watching it crumble away” - William Butler Yeats

“Hearts are not to be had as a gift, hearts have to be earned” – William Butler Yeats 

“First we feel, then we fall” – James Joyce  

“Never love anyone who treats you like you’re ordinary” – Oscar Wilde 

“Love will heal what language fails to know” – Eavan Boland  

“The thing about love is that we come alive in bodies not our own” – Colum McCann 

“The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat drink and someone to love you” – Brendan Behan  

“If you do not love me, I shall not be loved, If I do not love you, I shall not love” – Samuel Beckett 

Something as Gaeilge 

“Níl leighas ar an ngrá ach pósadh” – There is no cure for love other than marriage. 

“Mo chuid den  tsaol” – You are my everything. 

“Capall an tsaoil an grá” – Love makes the world go around.  

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* Originally published in 2019, updated in Feb 2025.

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