Who knew the famed children's book author was filled with so much wedding-appropriate advice? Here are some of our favorite quotes to incorporate into your wedding.
By: Kristen Klein
Photo: Branson Maxwell Photo & Video
Getting Ready
"You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!"
Set the stage for your big day with this uplifting quote placed on a poster outside your house, on a banner in your bridal suite, or on the back of your car to the ceremony.
"You'll never be bored when you try something new. There's really no limit to what you can do."
This quote serves as a great reminder that marriage is something new and exciting.
Ceremony
"It's not about what it is. It's about what it can become."
As two become one, showcase this quote at the entrance to your ceremony.
"Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory."
You know your wedding day is going to be a memorable one — but the little moments that become ingrained in your memory forever may surprise you.
"Why fit in when you were born to stand out?"
Planning an offbeat wedding? Set the tone by using this quote at your ceremony or on your wedding invitations.
Vows
"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."
You'll bring tears to everyone's eyes when you share this lovely sentiment.
"Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you've ever imagined."
Incorporate this wonderful reminder into your vows.
Readings
"Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So, love the people who treat you right. Forgive the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it'd be easy. They just promised it would be worth it."
This inspirational quote puts the emphasis on what's really important in life.
"We're all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love."
This definition of love makes a great statement during your ceremony.
At the Bar
Display one of these quotes at your bar to serve as a silly reminder that your wedding will be heavily photographed.
"Today I shall behave as if this is the day I will be remembered."
"It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how."
Guest Book
"You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book."
Take the guest book idea literally and use one of Dr. Seuss's storybooks, like Oh, The Places You'll Go! and have your guests write their well wishes next to their favorite passages.
Kids' Table
"Adults are just outdated children."
Set this silly reminder on the kids' table to set the tone for fun.
"Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained, and delighted."
For your kids' table centerpiece, gather together games and coloring pages, labeled with this quote.
Sweetheart Table
Place one of these sweet sentiments on your sweetheart table.
"Things are never quite as scary when you've got a best friend."
"Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
"To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world."
"When you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing."
Favors
"Today was good, today was fun. Tomorrow is another one."
Place this saying on your favors' hang tags.
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."
Frame this quote to display on your favor table.
