Here’s to the happy couple
A good comedy ends in marriage—and a good marriage should be full of comedy. Whether you are the bride or groom, a best man or maid of honor, or simply the sort of friend or relative who can’t resist the chance to speak your heart and mind (that is, drunk), the greatest gift you can bring to any wedding ceremony is a well-rehearsed wedding speech that is light, fun, and hopeful. Leave the tired gags about bossy wives or disloyal husbands at the door, and peg your thoughts instead to that one form of humor all wedding guests can revel in: Stupid, stupid puns.
Below, find 26 short wedding puns guaranteed to make even grandma laugh—plus a smattering of funny marriage quotes that don’t once use the phrase “mother-in-law” to get a laugh. Congratulations, and cheers! Plus, don’t miss our favorite funny jokes about married life.
Speech-worthy wedding puns for any crowd:
Did you hear about the two spiders who just got engaged? I hear they met on the web. Check out these relationship tweets that are hysterically accurate.
Cannon balls
Two cannon balls got married this morning. I hear they’re already expecting BBs. If you’re heading to a wedding soon, give the new couple one of the best wedding gifts they’ll cherish forever.
Parting gift
Did you hear about the bald man who married his comb? He promised, “I’ll never part with it!” There’s a story about an odd gift in this list made by 11 wedding planners, revealing their craziest client requests.
Floral arrangements
Two florists recently got married. It was an arranged marriage. Make sure you’re always following these important pieces of wedding etiquette.
Nuclear love
I just saw two nuclear technicians getting married. The bride was radiant and the groom was glowing.
Tying the knot
Marriage is becoming more and more progressive. I hear two scoutmasters decided to tie the knot. Check out some of the most fascinating wedding traditions from around the world.
Perfectly suited
Do you know why the King of Hearts married the Queen of Hearts? They were perfectly suited to each other.
Weepy cake
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a very emotional day. Even the cake is in tiers. You’re sure to get a laugh out of these hilarious photos of wedding mishaps and antics.
It’s elemental
Sadly, hydrogen and helium broke things off. But they still think of each other periodically. We like this pun, but a bad pun is almost as annoying as these wedding guests that you’ll, unfortunately, meet at every wedding.
Falling over and over
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, and always with the same person.” —Mignon McLaughlin.
Feel the love
“Love is a lot like a backache; It doesn’t show up on X-Rays, but you know it’s there.” —George Burns.
Mrs. Always Right
“A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong.” —Milton Berle. This secret to marriage is almost as great as these 32 secrets your wedding planner won’t tell you.
Share the joy
“To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.” – Mark Twain. While you’re thinking about including this quote in your wedding toast, take a look at the 10 luckiest wedding traditions from around the world for inspiration, too
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