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Wedding Vows Examples
Many couples choose to personalise their vows by saying additional promises that express their feelings towards one another. These promises are made during the exchanging of rings.
Whether you choose heartfelt words or want to inject some humour - you should discuss your ideas/choice of words with your registrar to make sure they are happy for them to be included in your ceremony. Some registrars are more traditional than others and may not allow much room for freedom. If this is the case - you can always ask to have another registrar appointed although this may be subject to availability.
words and ideas
Finding the right words for your wedding promises requires careful thought and consideration. The best place to start is by writing down the following:
- How you make each other feel and what you mean to each other
- What is the greatest thing about them
- Why do you love them
- The moment when you realised you were in love
- Memories of your life together so far
- What you look forward to in your future together
Once you've summarised your feelings for one another, try and put them together in a couple of short and succinct sentences. If you're struggling for ideas and want to keep it simple, have a look at our words below. Choose a combination or mix them up to create the perfect wedding promise.
'I give you this ring as.....'
... a token of my love and friendship
... a token of our love and marriage
... a symbol of all that we share
... in recognition of our life together
... a sign of our marriage
... as a symbol of our love
... as a symbol of my love and affection
... in recognition of our life together
'I promise to/I will...'
... love and respect you
... respect you always
... be faithful to you
... love and cherish you
...be a true and loving companion
...be there for you in good times and bad
...be faithful and honest
...share the good times and bad with you
...make time for you and support you in everything you do
...love you
...love, honour respect and cherish you
...be the best husband/wife I can be
...respect you as an individual
...bring happiness and laughter into our marriage
...love you always
...be kind, tolerant and understanding
...give you my love, friendship and support
...respect and cherish you
...care for you above all others
...be loyal to you always
...love you as my wife/husband and best friend
...laugh with you, cry with you
...never go to bed angry
...do my share of housework
...walk the dog every day
...for the rest of your/my/our life.
...as long as we both shall live.
... throughout out life together.
'You are...'
...my best friend
... my one true love
... the one I want to spend the rest of my life with
An example of a personalised vow:
'I give you this ring as a token of our love and marriage, as a symbol of all that we share and in recognition of our life together. I promise to care for you above all others, give you my love and friendship, support and comfort, and to respect and cherish you throughout our lives together.'
nofreetime tips
- Keep them short
- Don't make it too soppy or intimate - you don't want to embarrass your guests
- Practise your vows in advance
- If you choose to memorise your vows- make sure your registrar has a copy of them on the day just in case you forget your lines
- If you want to add some humour - keep it subtle.