Making Wedding Vows

By using written wedding vows you'll make your ceremony personal and unique

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Many couples choose to write their own wedding vows. Perhaps you find traditional vows lacking or you just want to put a personal touch on your wedding ceremony. Whatever the reason for making written wedding vows, they are a wonderful addition to any wedding ceremony.

But often, with other wedding “to do’s” filling up your time, and the task of writing your vows gets put by the wayside. Don’t worry; you don’t have to put it off any more. By reading up and using the help on this site, you’re well on your way to creating memorable written wedding vows.

Why are wedding vows important?

You shouldn’t take creating your vows lightly. Vows are the emotionally binding part of the ceremony. Essentially, your vows are your promises to your partner. They also make you accountable to honor your commitment because they are said in front of witnesses.

The vows can be the most memorable part of the wedding ceremony. When you say your vows you make your personal mark on the wedding. For those attending your ceremony, vows also give a little insight into your relationship and the strong feelings that you share.

How much time do you have to write your vows?

If you are looking to write your vows in under 15 minutes, you have no time to waste!  Go directly to the page on unique wedding vows and get your vows from there.

If you have a little more time to write your own vows, go to the how to write wedding vows page. It will guide you through the vow-writing process and give you some creative ideas.

Individual wedding vows versus vows said together

First, you’ll need to decide on what type of vow you’ll use. Will you and your fiancé do this together? Or are you on your own?

There are two basic types of vows: vows that you and your partner recite separately that are unique to each person, and vows that are identical for you and your partner to recite one by one. You must decide as a couple which type of vows are for you. Whether you each say something different and special to each other or you create something to be repeated by each of you, the vows listed on other pages of this site will help you tremendously.