How to Write Your Own Vows

How to Write Your Wedding Vows

The Vows you make on your wedding day will be remembered for the rest of your life.
They are the heart of the ceremony, the most meaningful exchange you will ever have.
There will never be another time in your life when such simple words are so important and
can express the unique love you share. Unfortunately expressing ones innermost feelings is
not always an easy task. That is why I am compiling a list of sample vows. Feel free to take
the ones you like and leave the ones you do not. Sometimes just the act of reading vows will
help bring out your creative side. Remember this is no time for cheap laughs but it is time to
speak from your heart.
Most people assume it is only the groom who has trouble expressing his inner most feelings
yet as a bride to be I have been struggling with this myself. Exactly how does one go about
expressing the unexpressible. The first thing to remember is to relax, take a deep breath
then pick a quiet spot with a notebook. As in high school writing class you start with a
simple brainstorm. Write your partners name in the middle of the page. For a few minutes
just think of them and ask your self these questions. How does your partner make you feel?
What features truly stand out? What qualities and values you do hold dear? Write down
any thoughts that pop into your mind.

Marriage is not a ceremony but a life long commitment. (Grooms name) and (Brides Name) have chosen to
enter into this bond freely in front of all gathered here.

The power of love is the greatest force in the universe. It is the most powerful unifying force known to man and
the only force that links our spirits.

Today is the beginning of a new adventure for (grooms name) and (brides name); they have chosen all
assembled here to welcome and encourage them on this new path.

Only once comes along a feeling so strong it becomes an invisible bond between two souls.

I come gladly to this moment when we pledge our love in front of all assembled here.

I promise to share in the good times and the bad; to be there always when you have need of me.

You are everything I have dreamed of in a partner.

I trust you with my hopes and dreams and promise to be supportive of yours.

You are the melody of my life; the music that plays through all I see, hear, and do.

As I take your hand in mine I promise to always be there for you.

I take your hand in mine symbolizing my commitment to walk through all of life's journeys together.

We remember with gratitude all that has come before; for it has led up to this special moment in our lives.

In front of all assembled here I make these promises to you:

I offer you today the one gift I can give no other: my heart.

(Name) I take you now to be my (husband/wife)

Today is our new beginning. We leave behind our past and start our new life together.

Lines For Your Officiant

Starters

Sample Vows

I put your feelings and needs above all others.

I vow to cherish you always.

You are special and unique this is the reason I love you so.

I pledge my love for all eternity in this life on to the next.

I promise to do all that I can to make you happy.

I promise to be faithful of body, mind, and spirit.

I promise to be faithful in thought, word, and deed.

I will remember the positive in our marriage each and every day.
(optional response line) If you should forget I will remind you.

You give me purpose; you bring happiness to my days and fill my nights with comfort.

You are my reason for being.

I will never deceive you nor knowingly cause you harm.

I promise to be the best that I can be and to always think of your happiness.

I vow to encourage you and support you in all your endeavors.

Blended Family Vows

As I wed (NAME) I also take (her/his) children to be my own. I will love and care for them for the rest of my
days.

As I take (name) to be my (wife/husband) I also take their child/children (name/s of children). I promise to be a
good step-(mother/father) and to love them as my own.

I love (name of child/ren) and pledge to always hold their best interests in my hearts. To provide them with the
love and affection as their (step mother/father.)

I accept the responsibilities of being (step mother/father) with an open heart. I will love (name of child/children)
as if they are my own and hold their best interests in my heart.

Closing Vows

Our lives will be filled with happiness and hope from this day forward.

(Name) I give you this ring as a symbol of my unending love for you.

As it encircles your finger may it always remind you of my love.

Like our love it has no beginning nor an end.

This ring has no beginning nor an end just like the love I hold in my heart for you today.

I give you now this ring as a symbol of my undying love and devotion.

Just as this ring encircles your finger without an end; so will my love for you continue year after year.

With this ring I wed you. For today, tomorrow and all the years thereafter.

I give you all that I am now and ever hope to be.

I give you this ring an age old symbol of love and fidelity and with it I offer you my heart and soul.

May the presence of this ring on your finger be a constant reminder of my love.