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Vow to Make the Extra Effort at These Special Words
You don’t have to be a poet or published author to put together vows that are meaningful and memorable. Just put some thought into it and follow a few sensible guidelines. When all is said and done, most preparations for the wedding will seem trivial compared to the words of love and devotion you craft for that special day.
First and foremost, check with the boss … your bride to be. If you are going to be writing vows separately, set up some ground rules. First, agree on the formality, the length and how much spirituality will be included. If surprise and spontaneity is the goal of the vows, make sure your format with the bride is on the same page.
When writing your own vows, don’t try to be too complicated. It may be a cliché, but express what’s in your heart. Consider words from favorite songs, special times in your relationship, letters, cards or even emails you may have saved. Words you use to show your love.
You want originality in your vows, but relying on famous poems, quotes or scriptures as inspiration is perfectly acceptable.
If you just can’t string a sentence together that you’re happy with, there is help. There are several books that can be purchased, including “With These Words, I Thee Wed: Contemporary Wedding Vows for Today’s Couple,” and “The Everything Wedding Vows Book.” There’s also dozens of free and fee-based online sources that will assist.
These guides help couples come up with vows that are different, delightful and help convey the right message. With all the excitement and anxiety surrounding a wedding day, you probably won’t be able to remember a lot of details about that day. But the one thing you will always remember is the vows you created and spoke to her that day.
