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How to Write Your Own Vows


Writing your own vows can make a truly memorable wedding ceremony. It allows you to pour out your heart to one another. However, finding the right words to express your emotions can be difficult. We have compiled a list of items to include and tips to help organize your thoughts and guide you through writing your vows.


What to include in your vows:

  1. Remember to use the phrase “I love you”

  2. Assure your future spouse that you will always be there for them.

  3. Share a personal story in your vows.

  4. Make personal promises to each other.

  5. Acknowledge that you will need outside support.


10 Helpful tips:

  1. Don’t wait until the last minute to write your vows

  2. Write down all your thoughts.

  3. Don’t include every thought in your vows.

  4. Avoid words like “always” or “never”.

  5. Embrace sentimentality.

  6. Don’t be afraid to add some humor.

  7. Use inspiration from books, songs, movies, or poems.

  8. Practice reciting your vows out loud and have a trusted friend listen.

  9. Type out or neatly write out a clean copy for the ceremony.

  10. Keep the vows a secret until the ceremony.


Hopefully, this will help make the vows writing process a little easier. There are several other sources online that can also help guide you through the process and provide you with examples of wording. Writing your own vows may seem daunting at first, but the effort will be worth it in the end. Your vows will be cherished forever in each other's hearts.


Photo | Pam Jones Paris Mountain Photography




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