How To Write Thoughtful Wedding Vows

For a couple to write their own vows allows for their wedding to be more special, because these are not words that were written for you by someone else to repeat. These are words that come from your heart, promises that you will want each other to understand and respect. So take some time out and be prepared to get in touch with your true feelings. The only problem is where will you begin? This guide will help you through the process while still allowing you to be true to yourself and what you really want to say.

-Once you have decided to write personal and original vows to each other, find a place where you feel peaceful and can get deep into your thoughts. Think about how you want your life to be with your partner, through all the good times and bad times, disagreements, sickness and even life and in death.

-Seek out advice and wisdom from anyone you feel in sync with their values on the subjects of life, relationships and love. Everyone has experienced something that someone else can learn from. Be sure to check with your religious leader for guidance on what may be allowed if you wish to alter the vows or any tradition.

-You should think to yourself and write down every single thing that is the reason you love your partner. Make a list and narrow down the top four to five things and include them in your vows. Try to pick out things that are unique to them that are not generic traits that could be found in just anybody. Your observation in the finer points that make your partner unique will make it more special.

-Using poetic and romantic language in your vows is something you may wish to try. If you are not a creative writer then you can try looking up some poetry to see if anything speaks to you that you feel reflects how you may honestly feel. If you do find anything, then you can take some of that language and use it as a guide to help you.

-Find a person whom you feel you have respect for their opinion and will be truthful with you about your vows. See if they have any suggestions on what may sound better or be more clear. If it's too long and or even if they tell you that you should start over.

-Keep it short and sweet, around two paragraphs should be enough as to not over do it.

-Remembering your vows is a suggestion that could really add a magical moment to your ceremony that money can't buy. To be able to say your feelings and make your promises aloud from the heart looking into your spouse's eyes and not recite it from a note in your hand is priceless. So practice and memorize them if you can. Bring a cheat sheet if you must, but use only incase of emergency.

-Finally write them down on a special card or paper so that they will always be able to cherish your words in the future.