How to Write Your Vows
Don’t know where to start writing your own vows? Here are some simple ideas and prompts to get you writing!
General tips to writing your vows
Consider doing private vows if you don’t want to say them in front of a crowd, and do the traditional vows (repeating after the officiant) during your ceremony.
Take your time writing them. If you rush, you may miss things you would’ve wanted to say.
Write what your heart tells you. Stay true to you and your relationship.
Write down those little things that you appreciate about your partner and tie them together. Some folks keep a Notes on their phone and jot down ideas, to then combine them later.
You can sing! Do whatever speaks to you.
Don’t write promises you can’t keep
Here are some vow structure examples to guide you in writing your vows.
Vow Structure Examples
Vow Structure Example #1
Before your met your partner:
How you knew they were your special someone:
Since you met your partner:
Hopes for the future with your partner:
Vow Structure Example #2
Intro
I love you because…
I promise to…
Wrap up, closing
Here are some prompts that you can use to write your vows:
Prompts for Writing Your Vows
start off with a fond memory or the memory of the first time you realized you loved your partner
what was the storyline of your relationship?
how your partner makes you happy
tell them how much they mean to you
what are some of your favorite things that you’ve done together
inside jokes
when did you realize you loved them?
goals that you share?
how do you see the marriage affect your relationship?
what impact has your partner made in your life
what does your partner do for you?
If you need more ideas or websites that help you write your vows, consider these resources! As always, personalize the vows you find online to what holds true to you and your partner.
