7 Prayers to Pray the Week Leading Up to Your Wedding
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The week before your wedding will feel like a beautiful whirlwind—final details, family arriving, emotions running high, and excitement bubbling over. But in the midst of all the busy, there is nothing more steadying than prayer. At Draw Near Films, we don’t just capture your day—we carry you in prayer as you prepare to step into the covenant of marriage. And as you walk into these final days before your wedding, we encourage you to set aside intentional time to meet with the Lord, align your heart with His, and invite Him to saturate every detail of your wedding and your marriage to come.
Here are seven simple yet powerful prayers you can pray—one for each day leading up to your wedding.
Day 1: A Prayer of Gratitude
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)
Lord, thank You for bringing us to this moment. Thank You for weaving our lives together, for the gift of family and friends who are surrounding us, and for the joy that overflows in our hearts. Keep us mindful this week that this celebration is not about perfection, but about Your faithfulness.
Day 2: A Prayer for Peace
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You!” – Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
Father, when anxiety tries to rise up, settle our hearts with Your peace. Guard us from stress and distraction. Help us breathe deeply and rest in the truth that You hold all things together—every detail, every moment, every word.
Day 3: A Prayer for Unity
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” – Colossians 3:14 (NLT)
God, knit us together in love this week. May nothing divide us—not stress, not opinions, not outside pressures. Give us grace for one another and help us walk into marriage with gentleness, patience, and unity that reflects Christ’s love for His Church.
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Day 4: A Prayer for Your Families
“Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.” – Romans 12:10 (NLT)
Lord, we ask for peace and joy to overflow in our families. Let these days be filled with laughter, kindness, and understanding. May every gathering reflect Your love, and may our families be strengthened by the covenant You’re bringing us into.
Day 5: A Prayer for Joy
“Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” – Nehemiah 8:10b (NLT)
Jesus, let joy bubble up in our souls this week. Even when unexpected things happen, help us to choose joy. Let our hearts be marked by celebration, not stress. Fill us with a contagious joy that points every person around us back to You.
Day 6: A Prayer of Surrender
“Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will to be done, not Mine.” – Luke 22:42 (NLT)
Father, this is Your wedding. This is Your marriage. We surrender every detail into Your hands. Help us release control where we’re clinging too tightly. May this union bring You glory from the first “I do” until the last breath we take.
Day 7: A Prayer of Blessing Over the Marriage
“Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” – Mark 10:9 (NLT)
Lord, bless our covenant. Surround our marriage with protection, with grace, and with Your unshakable love. May we never forget that this union is holy ground, designed by You, and sustained by Your Spirit. Let our love story always point others to Your goodness.
This is a sacred week:
As you walk into this sacred week, let prayer steady you. Each prayer is not just for the wedding—it’s for the lifetime you’re about to build together. We are praying alongside you, believing that God will cover your day with His peace, your marriage with His presence, and your future with His favor.
At Draw Near Films, we don’t just document moments—we prayerfully capture your story through both photography and videography, so you can relive the beauty of your covenant for years to come. If you’re looking for Christ-centered wedding media coverage that not only captures your day but also prays over your marriage, we’d be honored to serve you.
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