“… to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part.” “I do.”
One size doesn’t fit all…
Wedding vows are promises pledged between two individuals that have chosen to unite in marriage. Just as the love you and your soon to be share is unique, the promises you make during your wedding ceremony should be unique and tailored specifically to your love. The promises you pledge to your soon to be should be very different from the promises your parents and grandparents made during their wedding ceremony. The differences in the love that you and your soon to be share compared to those of family members and friends is a great place to start when writing your own wedding vows.
You and your soon to be will enter your wedding ceremony as two individuals, but will exit as one. Writing your own wedding vows is a way to define the backbone and values of your relationship, and to establish your identity as a couple in front of all of your family and friends. While your family and friends can observe the love you and your soon to be share, only the two of you can truly bring your love to life. Standing at the altar and speaking from your hearts, you and your soon to be can transform your love from an abstract concept to a tangible possession. Your recitals will captivate every guest’s heart and create a new memory that will last a lifetime.
Reciting your own wedding vows is one of the most beautiful things you can do to honor your love during your wedding ceremony. Speak openly from your heart and allow your love to shine through the core of your being.