How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows (So Everyone Hears Them)
Writing your own vows can feel intimidating. It is also one of the most meaningful things you will do on your wedding day. Here is how to write vows that sound like you, and deliver them so every guest hears them.
Start early
Give yourself weeks, not hours. Jot down memories and thoughts as they come to you, then shape them into vows later.
Be specific
“I love you” is wonderful. “I love the way you sing in the car when you think nobody is listening” is unforgettable. Small, real details make vows personal.
A simple structure
A memory or moment that says something about your relationship
What you love about your partner
The promises you are making
A closing line you will both remember
Keep it short
One to two minutes is plenty. Agree on a rough length with your partner so one set of vows is not three times longer than the other.
Humor is welcome
A light moment can relax everyone, including you. Just make sure the vows still land on something heartfelt.
Practice out loud
Read your vows out loud a few times. You will find the spots that are hard to say and the places you need to breathe.
Bring a clean copy
Write or print your vows on a card or in a small vow book. Phones work, but a card looks better in photos.
Make sure every guest can hear you
Your vows deserve to be heard from the last row. We bring two lavalier mics to every ceremony, so the officiant and the two of you are heard clearly without anyone holding a microphone. We also send a direct audio feed to your videographer, so your vows sound as good on film as they did in person.
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