Writing your own Wedding Vows
Writing your own wedding vows is a beautiful way to personalise your ceremony and express your unique love and commitment. Here's a guide to help you write your vows, along with sample vows in various styles—traditional, romantic, humorous, poetic, and modern.
✨ Tips for Writing Your Own Vows
Reflect on Your Relationship:
Think about when you met, how you fell in love, and what makes your partner special.
Talk About the Future:
What promises do you want to make? Think in terms of values, support, and love.
Keep It Personal, But Balanced:
It's okay to be deeply personal, but remember your audience (family and friends).
Decide on a Tone Together:
Will your vows be serious, light-hearted, poetic? You don't have to match word-for-word, but agreeing on a tone helps.
Keep it Short and Sweet:
Aim for 1–2 minutes when spoken aloud (around 150–250 words).
💍 Sample Vows in Different Styles
1. Traditional Style
"I promise to love, honor, and cherish you, in good times and in bad, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as we both shall live."
2. Romantic & Heartfelt
"From the moment I met you, I knew my life was about to change. You are my heart’s calm in every storm, my joy in every day. I promise to walk beside you in love, to support your dreams as if they were my own, and to love you fiercely and faithfully for all the days of my life."
3. Light-hearted & Humorous
"I promise to always let you have the last bite of dessert, to pretend I don’t notice when you binge-watch without me, and to love you even when you're cranky and haven’t had coffee. You are my best friend, my Netflix partner, and the love of my life—and I wouldn’t want to do life with anyone else."
4. Poetic & Lyrical
"You are the moon to my tide, the fire to my flame. In every lifetime, I’d choose you again. I vow to keep your heart safe, to be your warmth in winter and your breeze in summer. With every breath, I promise to love you endlessly, fiercely, and truly."
5. Modern & Direct
"[Name], you are my person. I love how you think, how you laugh, how you show up. I promise to grow with you, support you, and never stop choosing you. We are a team, now and always—and I can’t wait to see what we build together."
✍️ Template to Write Your Own
Start with something personal:
“When we first met…”, “I never imagined…”
Mention what you love about them:
“I admire your…”, “You always…”
Include promises (funny, serious, or both):
“I promise to…”, “I vow to…”
End with a powerful line:
“You are my forever.”, “I choose you. Every day.”
Would you like help drafting your own vows with your story or relationship details in mind?
Trudy the Celebrant x
