The Cat In The Hat: Creative Wedding Vow Ideas

Wedding vows are the promises that two people make to each other when they get married. They are the very reason for the celebration and can be religious, non-religious, funny, romantic, or a combination of these elements.

Vows are often influenced by the couple's heritage, with many choosing to incorporate traditional elements from their culture or faith. For example, Buddhist vows are not required to be spoken aloud, while in a traditional Viking wedding, the groom promises to protect and cherish his bride by the strength of Thor's hammer.

Whether the couple chooses to write their own vows or stick to traditional ones, the best advice is to stay true to themselves and their values.

Religious vows

Religious wedding vows are a wonderful way for couples to express their love and commitment to each other in the eyes of their faith. These vows are typically exchanged during a wedding ceremony, in the presence of family, friends, and members of the religious community. Here are some examples of religious vows for different faiths:

Catholic Wedding Vows

"I, [name], take you, [name], for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. I will love and honor you all the days of my life."

Episcopal Wedding Vows

"In the name of God, I, [name], take you, [name], to be my wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death. This is my solemn vow."

Presbyterian Wedding Vows

"I, [name], take you, [name], to be my wife/husband, and I do promise and covenant, before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful husband/wife in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live."

Protestant Wedding Vows

"I, [name], take thee, [name], to be my wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith."

Hindu Wedding Vows

"I take this vow for (1) the fulfillment of the material needs of the family and for prosperity, (2) for the development of physical, mental, and spiritual strength, (3) to acquire wealth by pure and righteous means and to spend it wisely, (4) for a harmonious relationship, (5) to excel in raising strong and virtuous children, (6) for togetherness and compatibility, and (7) for friendship—to be dependable and faithful and for lifelong companionship."

Interfaith Wedding Vows

"I, [name], take you, [name], to be my wife/husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love and honor you all the days of my life."

These examples showcase the variety of religious wedding vows, each with its own unique wording and emphasis. Couples can choose to recite these traditional vows or personalize them to make their ceremony even more meaningful.

Non-religious vows

Short and Sweet

• "I love you with my whole heart with a passion that can't be expressed in words, only in kisses, glances, and years of adventure by your side."
• "I promise to be your honest, faithful, and loving wife for the rest of my days."
• "I pledge to honor you, love you, and cherish you as my husband today and every day."
• "I promise to be your navigator, best friend, and wife. I promise to honor, love, and cherish you through all life's adventures. Wherever we go, we'll go together."
• "I promise to be there to catch you if you should stumble, carry you over every threshold, and fall in love with you every day."
• "I promise to be your guiding light in the darkness, a warming comfort in the cold, and a shoulder to lean on when life is too much to bear on your own."
• "I promise to always protect you from harm, to stand with you against your troubles, and to look to you when I need protection."
• "I promise to be your best friend and your husband. I promise you myself completely."
• "I promise to be there for you, day or night, in richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. I trust, appreciate, cherish, and respect you."
• "I promise to be your navigator and sidekick in all of life's adventures. I promise to be your best friend and your husband. I promise you myself completely."
• "You make me a better man." "I love you more fiercely with every second that slips through our hands. With you, I can make the most of my days."
• "I promise to be here with you and for you, forever and always."

Romantic and Heartfelt

• "I choose you and promise to choose you as my husband every day we wake. I will love you in word and deed. I will laugh with you, cry with you, scream with you, grow with you, and craft with you. To be your kin and your partner in all of life's adventures is all I could hope for in the world."
• "You have made me the happiest man in the world today by agreeing to share your life with me. I promise to cherish and respect you. I promise to care for you and protect you. I promise to comfort you and encourage you. I promise to be with you for all of eternity."
• "I promise to love you for who you are, and for who you are yet to become. I promise to be patient and to remember that all things between us are rooted in love. I promise to nurture your dreams and help you reach them. I promise to share my whole heart with you and to remember to show you how deeply I care for you, no matter the challenges that may come our way."
• "You have taught me that two people joined together with respect, trust, and open communication can be far stronger and happier than each could ever be alone. You are the strength I didn't know I needed and the joy that I didn't know I lacked. Today, I choose to spend the rest of my life with you."
• "I choose you to be mine. I choose you to be my husband to have and to hold, from this day forward. I pledge you my faithfulness to show to you the same kind of love as Christ showed the church when he died for her, and to love you as a part of myself. In his sight, we shall be one."
• "I promise to always be your truest friend. I will share your hopes and dreams while working to help you achieve the goals you hold dear."
• "I promise to be your friend, companion and lover. I promise to be your partner in parenthood (if we're so blessed), your ally in times of disagreement and your greatest source of support."
• "I promise to support you, inspire you, and love you always. For as long as we both shall live, I will be by your side—for better or worse, in sickness and health, for richer or poorer. You are my one and only today and every day."
• "I promise to be your lover, my teacher, your model, and your accomplice. I will love you, hold you, and honor you. I will respect you, encourage you, and cherish you, in health and sickness, through sorrow and success, for all the days of my life."
• "I promise to love you when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to hold you in the highest regard. These things I give to you now and throughout the seasons of our lives."
• "I love you with my whole heart with a passion that can't be expressed in words, only in kisses, glances, and years of adventure by your side."
• "I promise to be your honest, faithful, and loving wife for the rest of my days."
• "I pledge to honor you, love you, and cherish you as my husband today and every day."
• "I promise to be your navigator, best friend, and wife. I promise to honor, love, and cherish you through all life's adventures. Wherever we go, we'll go together."
• "I promise to be there to catch you if you should stumble, carry you over every threshold, and fall in love with you every day."
• "I promise to be your guiding light in the darkness, a warming comfort in the cold, and a shoulder to lean on when life is too much to bear on your own."
• "I promise to be your navigator and sidekick in all of life's adventures. I promise to be your best friend and your husband. I promise you myself completely."
• "I promise to be there for you, day or night, in richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. I trust, appreciate, cherish, and respect you."
• "I promise to be your navigator, best friend, and wife. I promise to honor, love, and cherish you through all life's adventures. Wherever we go, we'll go together."
• "I promise to be your lover, my teacher, your model, and your accomplice. I will love you, hold you, and honor you. I will respect you, encourage you, and cherish you, in health and sickness, through sorrow and success, for all the days of my life."
• "I promise to love you when life seems easy and when it seems hard, when our love is simple, and when it is an effort. I promise to hold you in the highest regard. These things I give to you now and throughout the seasons of our lives."
• "I, ______, take you, ______, as my partner and love. Beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in sickness and in health, in conflict and serenity, asking that you be no other than yourself. Loving what I know of you and trusting what I do not know in all the ways that life may bring. _____, with this ring, I promise to grow with you, to build our love, to speak openly and honestly, to listen to you, and to love and cherish you for all the days ahead. From this day forward, you shall not walk alone. My heart will be your shelter and my arms will be your home."

Humorous vows

A wedding is a serious affair, but that doesn't mean you can't add a touch of humour to the ceremony. Here are some ideas for humorous wedding vows:

"I promise to be your navigator, best friend, and wife. I promise to honour, love, and cherish you through all life's adventures. Wherever we go, we'll go together."

"I promise to be there to catch you if you should stumble, carry you over every threshold, and fall in love with you every day."

"I promise to be your guiding light in the darkness, a warming comfort in the cold, and a shoulder to lean on when life is too much to bear on your own."

"I promise to always protect you from harm, to stand with you against your troubles, and to look to you when I need protection."

"I vow to laugh at all of your jokes."

"I promise to continue to make your friends jealous of our amazing relationship."

"I promise to unclog the tub, even though you are the only one of us with long hair."

"I vow to take your hand when it's too dark, and the dog out when it's too early."

"I promise to love you for eternity and to trust you with my credit card."

Vows for him

Wedding Vows for Him

Today, I promise to be your navigator and sidekick in all of life's adventures. I promise to be your best friend and your husband. I promise you myself completely.

Your love gives me hope. Your smile gives me joy. You make me a better man.

When I am with you, everything else fades into the background. You flood my senses with joy. You are my life, my greatest gift. I'm so lucky to call you my loving wife.

My life is forever entangled with yours from this day on. My dreams are your dreams, and I'll build it all around you.

Forever with you simply will not be enough, but from this day forward, I vow to make the most of every moment.

Today I join my life to yours, not simply as your husband, but as your friend, your lover, and your biggest supporter. Let me be the shoulder you lean on and the companion of your life.

With this ring, I promise you that you'll never have to face the world alone.

I promise to be there to catch you if you should stumble, carry you over every threshold, and fall in love with you every day.

I pledge today to have all the patience and passion that love demands. In the laughter and in the silence, I'll be forever by your side.

I take you as mine, knowing and loving all of your strengths and faults, just as I offer myself to you as yours with all of my strengths and faults. I will be there for you in your times of need, just as I know I can turn to you when I need a guiding hand.

You're everything that I ever dreamed of and everything I will ever need. Our love for each other is heaven-sent. Today I vow to be here with you and for you, forever and always.

I love you more fiercely with every second that slips through our hands. With you, I can make the most of my days.

You have taught me that two people joined together with respect, trust, and open communication can be far stronger and happier than each could ever be alone. You are the strength I didn't know I needed and the joy that I didn't know I lacked. Today, I choose to spend the rest of my life with you.

You have made me the happiest man in the world today by agreeing to share your life with me. I promise to cherish and respect you. I promise to care for you and protect you. I promise to comfort you and encourage you. I promise to be with you for all of eternity.

I promise to love you for who you are, and for who you are yet to become. I promise to be patient and to remember that all things between us are rooted in love. I promise to nurture your dreams and help you reach them. I promise to share my whole heart with you and to remember to show you how deeply I care for you, no matter the challenges that may come our way. I promise to love you loyally and fiercely—as long as I shall live.

Do you remember the very first day that we met? I knew the very first moment I saw you. I knew we were meant to be together for all of our days. You have become my lover, my companion, and my best friend. There's no one else I'd want to build a life with. I get to have you by my side, my love and my wife, for eternity.

The sun smiles on us today, our wedding day, and how can it not. With our hearts beating together as one, our love warms the world. I love you with all my heart. You're my love, light, and soulmate. You're the person that keeps me singing, smiling, and laughing. I give you this ring as a sign of my love that's forever, eternal, and never-ending, like the circle in this ring.

My darling, it's with pride and joy that I take you for my wife. Together, we can weather any storm, no matter the season of our lives. I have found my forever partner. With you in my life, I could never be lonely again. I'm in awe of you, our bond, and our potential. I promise to remain in awe while I cherish you for all the rest of our days.

I love you, and I know that this love is from God. I want to be your husband so that we might serve Christ together. Through all of the uncertainties and trials of the present and future, I promise to be faithful to you and love you. I promise to guide and protect you as Christ does his church, as long as we both shall live.

I take you to be my wife, before God who brought us together, to love and cherish you even as Christ loved the church and gave himself for it, to lead you and share all of life's experiences with you by following God through them.

In faith, honesty, and love, I take you to be my wedded wife, to share with you God's plan for our lives together united in Christ. And with God's help, to strengthen and guide me, I will be a strong spiritual leader for us in our life, for better, for worse, in sickness, and in health, in joys, in sorrows, until death do we part.

I love you and thank the Lord for the love that bound our hearts and lives together in the spiritual fellowship of marriage. I will love, honor, and cherish you always. I will love you in sickness as in health, in poverty as in wealth, in sorrow as in joy, and will be true to you by God's grace, trusting in him, so long as we both shall live.

I promise to love you above all others and to value you in my life as a precious gift. I look forward to raising our family and building our relationship under the care and guidance of God. I promise to stand beside you as your husband and friend in sickness or health, in times of prosperity and decline, in peace and in turmoil, as long as we both shall live.

In the presence of friends, family, and God, I take you to be my wife. I promise with divine assistance to be a faithful, devoted, and loving husband for all the days of our lives.

I vow to always put you first, even during football season.

I promise to never keep score, even when I'm clearly winning.

You're the French fries to my chocolate shake.

When I say, "I do," I don't mean the dishes.

I promise to hire a professional, even if I really want to try to do it (and probably make it worse) myself.

I promise to continue to make your friends jealous of our amazing relationship.

I promise to unclog the tub, even though you are the only one of us with long hair.

I vow to take your hand when it's too dark, and the dog out when it's too early.

I promise to love you for eternity and to trust you with my credit card.

Vows for her

I, [name], take you, [name], to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part.

I pledge to remain your companion and friend, I promise to be with you always, to care for you, and to love and cherish you no matter how far apart we may be. I will always show an interest in the things you do and your ideas. I will be with you in your heart and keep you safely in mine. When you are happy, I will be happy with you. When you are sad, I will make you smile. I will encourage you to continue growing as an individual as we work toward our mutual goals. I stand with you as your friend and wife and acknowledge that your choices are valid ones. I promise to give you love, honesty, trust and commitment, and, in general, keep your life interesting as we grow old together.

You are my every dream come true, and I can't wait for the reality we get to build together. I promise to be your guiding light in the darkness, a warming comfort in the cold, and a shoulder to lean on when life is too much to bear on your own. Give me your hand, and I will give you forever. You are loved more than any metaphor can ever try to express—my love, my husband.

I choose you and promise to choose you as my husband every day we wake. I will love you in word and deed. I will laugh with you, cry with you, scream with you, grow with you, and craft with you. To be your kin and your partner in all of life's adventures is all I could hope for in the world. Loving what I know of you and trusting what I don't yet know, I give you my hand. I give you my love. I give you myself, the good, the bad, and the yet to come.

I promise to be your navigator, best friend, and wife. I promise to honour, love, and cherish you through all life's adventures. Wherever we go, we'll go together.

I promise to be your honest, faithful, and loving wife for the rest of my days. I pledge to honour you, love you, and cherish you as my husband today and every day. Today I say, "I do" but to me, that means, "I will." I will take your hand and stand by your side in the good and the bad. I dedicate myself to your happiness, success, and smile. I will love you forever.

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