Five Tips for Writing Your Wedding Vows

  In an era of customizable everything, more and more couples are writing their vows. Though the thought is romantic, the actual act can be overwhelming and deeply frustrating. If you’re ready to write your own vows, we’ve got you covered. Follow these can’t-miss five tips for writing your wedding vows tips. Discuss Your Guidelines

Most couples share their vows beforehand, but if you want to keep it a surprise, agree to some basic guidelines governing length and content. If one partner’s vows take five minutes to recite while the other’s take 50 seconds, it creates a strange disparity. Writing your wedding vows is a beautiful and personal way to express your love and commitment to your partner.

 Here are some ideas and prompts to help you brainstorm and create heartfelt vows:

Express Your Love and Admiration:

• • Start by expressing your love and why your partner means so much to you.
  • Share specific qualities or moments that you adore about them.

Promise of Commitment:

• • Make a clear and heartfelt commitment to your partner.
  • Mention your intentions to stand by them through thick and thin.

Shared Goals and Dreams:

• • Talk about the dreams and goals you have as a couple.
  • Express your excitement for building a future together.

Specific Promises:

• • Make specific promises that are meaningful to both of you. These could be related to communication, support, trust, or other aspects of your relationship.

Memories and Shared Experiences:

• • Recall special moments or experiences you’ve had together.
  • Highlight how these moments have shaped your relationship and why they’re significant.

Acknowledgement of Imperfections:

• • Recognize that you’re both human and may have flaws.
  • Promise to love and support each other even in times of struggle.

Personal Touches:

• • Include inside jokes, quotes, or meaningful references to both of you.
  • This can add a unique and personal touch to your vows.

Cultural or Religious Elements:

• • If applicable, incorporate cultural or religious aspects that are important to both of you.

Commitment to Growth:

• • Express your willingness to grow and evolve as individuals and as a couple.
  • Promise to support each other’s personal development.

Gratitude:

• • Express your gratitude for having your partner in your life.
  • Acknowledge how they’ve enriched your life.

Closing Remarks:

• • End with a powerful statement of your love and commitment.
  • You can also express excitement about starting this new chapter together.

Poetry or Quotes:

• • Consider incorporating a meaningful poem or quote that resonates with both of you.

Promises for the Future:

• • Share your hopes and dreams for your future together.
  • Talk about the adventures you look forward to experiencing as a married couple.

Still struggling to write your vows? Here is one I prepared for an outline.

[Partner’s Name],

From the moment our paths crossed, I knew my life was forever changed. Today, surrounded by the ones we hold dear, I stand before you, ready to make these promises:

I promise to cherish and adore you and be your confidant and biggest supporter. I’m in awe of the person you are, and I pledge to love you fiercely, celebrating both our triumphs and our challenges.

I promise to honor and respect you, listen and learn, and always make room for growth in our shared journey. Together, we are a team, a partnership that will weather any storm and savor every sunrise.

I promise to be the keeper of our adventures, to revel in the beautiful moments we create, and to hold tight during the trying times. Every laugh, every tear, is a page in the story of us, and I promise to cherish each one.

I promise to be patient, to be kind, and to always put in the work to understand you, for you are my heart’s deepest longing and its truest home.

Today, I give you not only my heart but my soul, and I entrust it to you with unwavering faith. With you, I’ve found my forever. With you, I’ve found my always.

Keep it Short

Now is not the time for a long speech and flowery language. Wedding vows are brief because there’s only so much you can reasonably promise. Stick to the basics of fidelity, love, support, and affection. Make Promises, Not Compliments 

You’re getting married, so you’re already probably overwhelmed by love. Remember, though. A vow is not a long love letter; it’s a promise.

 Your vows should be a series of promises, not a long list of compliments. Of course, there’s no harm in sprinkling in a few compliments, so long as they are in the context of vows. For instance, follow traditional vows and sprinkle your own flavor. Keep it Meaningful 

An inside joke here or there is harmless, but your vows shouldn’t be overly funny or simplistic. After all, wedding vows are the sacred commitment you promise to adhere to for life, which warrants some thought. Stick to substantive promises, and leave the jokes for the best man speech at the reception.

Write Them Down 

Even if you’re an expert public speaker, you’ll probably be nervous on the big day. Write down a copy of your vows to pull out in case you need them.

Not only can this save you from a wedding day disaster, but it also ensures you always have a copy of the promises you made on that important day. Some couples even pull out their vows every year on their anniversary and read them to one another.

One more thing, even if you are nervous, don’t drink too much before your vows. It’s better to sound nervous than drunk.  

 

Yes I know there’s more than 5 tips for writing your wedding vows. But sometimes we need all the help we can get:)