Junior Rasmussen
Wedding vows are a declaration of love and lifelong commitment to your partner. They are the most significant part of a wedding ceremony, whether religious or non-religious, traditional or modern, and are often seen as the 'official' part of the ceremony, along with the exchanging of rings or other religious symbols. Couples may choose to write their own vows or recite traditional ones. For those writing their own, it's important to keep in mind that vows are a serious, lifelong commitment, and to focus on the most important details and promises. For those reciting traditional vows, there are timeless options that can be personalised to include religious and cultural backgrounds.
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What You'll Learn
Religious vows
Religious wedding vows are a great way to honour your faith and heritage on your special day. They can be tailored to your specific religion, with vows from the Christian, Presbyterian, Quaker, Hindu, and Muslim traditions being among the most popular.
Christian Wedding Vows
Christian wedding vows often invoke God and are centred around God's love and principles. They may include phrases such as "in the presence of God, I take you to be my wedded wife/faithful husband for all the days of our lives." Here is an example of Christian wedding vows:
Minister (to Groom): Will you have this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to live together after God’s ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honour, and keep her, in sickness and in health; for richer and for poorer, forsaking all others, and keep yourself only to her, so long as you both shall live?
Groom: I do.
Presbyterian Wedding Vows
Presbyterian wedding vows are often similar to Christian vows but with a few key differences. Here is an example:
Groom: I, [name], take you, [name], to be my wedded wife/husband, and I do promise and covenant, before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful husband/wife, in plenty and want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, as long as we both shall live.
Quaker Wedding Vows
Quaker weddings are unique in that they are self-uniting, with no officiant present. The ceremony focuses on simplicity, in accordance with the Quaker way of life.
Hindu Wedding Vows
Hindu wedding vows, known as saptapadi or the Seven Steps, are recited as the couple walks around a ring of fire to honour Agni, the Hindu god of fire.
Muslim Wedding Vows
Muslim wedding vows are made "in accordance with the instructions of the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet". Here is an example:
I, [name], pledge, in honesty and sincerity, to be for you a faithful and helpful [wife/husband/partner].
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Non-religious vows
"I, [name], take you, [name], for my wedded wife/husband from this day forward, to have and to hold as my equal partner in life, to whom I give my deepest love and devotion. I humbly open my heart to you as a sanctuary of warmth and peace, and I will love you enough to risk being hurt, trust you when I don't understand, weep with you in heartache, and celebrate life with you in joy. I will receive you as my equal throughout all of our days."
"I promise to always care for you, connect with you, comfort you and celebrate with you. I will be by your side through whatever life may bring and cherish the time we have together. I feel lucky to have found someone who embraces all that I am and enriches my life so greatly. The values, dreams and plans we share make me excited for our future. I can’t wait to continue this adventure with you. I choose you to be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you and trusting what I do not yet know. I promise to laugh with you when times are good and endure with you when times are bad. I respect you as an individual, a partner, and an equal. You are my best friend and I promise to love you always."
"I promise to share the covers, leave the toilet seat down, and not throw my dirty socks everywhere. Most of all, I vow to never stop playing with you – to love you as my best friend, lover, and partner in life."
"I vow to be the husband/wife/spouse you can turn to on a bad day, to comfort you and make you laugh. I vow to put in the work and communicate with you, and to resolve conflicts with compassion and kindness. I vow to be present, every day, because our marriage is here in the real world and the life we build together. I vow that I won’t take you for granted – I know you choose me and I choose you, and that’s all I need. I vow to love you as an action, to keep learning about you as we grow and change. And I vow to love you just as you are, my best friend and my brilliant and beautiful wife/husband/spouse."
Remember, these are just examples, and you can make your vows as unique and personal as you like. You can include inside jokes, special routines, or anything else that reflects your relationship.
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Humorous vows
Wedding vows are a great opportunity to showcase your personality and the unique bond you share with your partner. Humorous vows can be a refreshing twist to your ceremony, lightening the mood and making your special day memorable for everyone involved. Here are some ideas for humorous vows for him:
Vows with a Literary Twist
Incorporating humour into wedding vows with a literary twist can be a delightful way to personalise your ceremony and reflect your shared love of books. For example:
- "I love you more than coffee, but please don’t make me prove it." – Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
- “To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.” – Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
- “I married him for his money and am prepared to stick to him until he gets some.” – Rose Franken
Vows Inspired by Movies or TV Shows
If you and your partner love watching TV together, you may opt to adapt one of these famous TV show lines into your ceremony:
- "To love each other, even when we hate each other. No running—ever. Nobody walks out no matter what happens. Take care when old, senile, smelly. This is forever." – Grey's Anatomy
- "You are the most awesome person I have ever known in my entire life. I vow to protect you from danger. And I don't care if I have to fight an ultimate fighter, or a bear, or him (point to a random guest) or your mom. I would take them down. I'm getting mad just thinking about it. I wanna spend the rest of my life, every minute, with you, and I am the luckiest man in the galaxy." – Parks and Rec
Vows Related to Your Partner's Interests
Think of the little things you can promise that relate to your partner's interests and personality. For example:
- "I promise to always love you, even when you insist on adopting yet another dog!"
- "I vow to always be your personal spider killer, without keeping score. Even if it's 3 a.m. and I'm fast asleep, I'll get up with a shoe in hand, ready for battle."
- "I promise to make you a bacon sandwich when you’re hungover."
- "I promise to never watch the next episode on Netflix without you, no matter how much I want to."
Self-Deprecating Jokes
You can also include slightly self-deprecating jokes, especially if you have a lot of guests who knew you during your cringey high school days. For example:
- "As a young teen with braces who only wore Dolphins hats, I even knew back then there was something special about you."
- "I promise I will always care for you, even as you get much, much... much older."
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Romantic vows
Wedding vows are a declaration of love and commitment to your partner. They are deeply personal and can be religious, romantic, modern, or traditional. Here are some examples of romantic wedding vows for him:
Paragraph 1
"Today, I stand before you as a person with no reservations, choosing to spend the rest of my life with the woman for whom I have the utmost respect and love. I will grow with you in mind and spirit and live together all the days of our lives. I vow to kiss you every single day, as we do today – with love and devotion. Each kiss promises that you will be the only woman I will ever love."
Paragraph 2
"My beloved, today we begin our lives together. I promise to be your lover, your companion, and your friend, loving you when life is peaceful and painful, during our successes and failures. I promise to love and cherish you from this day forward, my wife and my other half. I give you my hand. I give you my love. I give you myself, the good, the bad, and the yet to come."
Paragraph 3
"I promise to be your navigator, best friend, and wife. I promise to honour, love, and cherish you through all life's adventures. Know that I am always here to support you and be your best friend. Remember that wherever we go, we'll go together. I will cherish our moments together, both big and small, recognizing that our wedding is just the beginning of a lifetime filled with true love and laughter."
Paragraph 4
"I take you as my husband/wife. To have and to hold, til death do us part. For better or worse, in sickness and health, for richer or poorer. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love and honour you all the days of my life. 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."
Paragraph 5
"You are my guide to love, my every wish, and the person I want to grow old with. I promise to be your faithful spouse. I vow to love you when the sun shines, when the rain falls, in sickness, and in health, through good times and bad. I could thank you for loving me, but instead, I want to thank you for showing me that I deserve to be loved. I could thank you for fixing me, but instead, I want to thank you for showing me that I was never broken."
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One-liners
Wedding vows are a declaration of love and commitment to your partner. They are often seen as the most significant part of the wedding ceremony. While some couples prefer traditional vows, others opt for personalised ones. Here are some one-liner examples of wedding vows for him:
- "My dreams at night are reflections of joyous times we have spent together and adventures that await."
- "I have never been more certain of a decision than wanting to spend the rest of my life with you."
- "When I look in your eyes, I am reminded of how lucky I am."
- "Sometimes I like to watch you just go about your normal activities and reflect on the joy you bring to my life."
- "I love and cherish you, secure in the knowledge that you are my best friend, my dearest, my kind and adoring wife/husband."
- "Making you smile is the biggest accomplishment of my life."
- "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 never take you for granted and to love and cherish every single day that I have with you."
- "I promise to always put you first, even during football season."
- "I vow to always be your navigator and sidekick in all of life's adventures."
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Frequently asked questions
Wedding vows are the words exchanged by a couple during their wedding ceremony. They are a declaration of love and lifelong commitment to one another.
Wedding vows often touch on the couple's history, such as when they first met or fell in love. They also include promises to love and support each other through good times and bad, in sickness and health. Some couples include quotes from their favourite books or films, while others opt for religious references.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to writing wedding vows. Some couples prefer to write their own, while others opt for traditional or religious templates. It is essential to consult your partner and decide on the length, tone, and level of personalisation.
It is not necessary to memorise your wedding vows. Reading your vows aloud can add emotion and sincerity to the ceremony. Practising beforehand and having a general outline will help you feel more confident on the big day.
