Wedding Vows
What are they?
Wedding vows are words spoken by the couple to one another that outline just what makes the other so special to them and what they will do in the future. Love is one of our greatest motivators and vows are an opportunity to publicly state your thoughts and feelings towards your spouse-to-be before your family and friends.
What do I need to say?
According to the Marriage Act 1961, couples need to say words to the effect of: “I call upon the persons here present to witness that I ‘x’ take you ‘y’ to be my lawful wedded husband/wife/spouse”. These are a minimum legal requirement, however, in practice, many couples use the opportunity to craft a passage that outlines a little more than the legal words.
How can I make them amazing?
Many couples don’t even know where to start when beginning their wedding vows, so as un-sexy as it sounds, a template can really help you organise your thoughts and feelings.
Keep scrolling to see just how easy it can be to create memorable, heartfelt vows that will have your partner in tears of happiness.
The legal bit.
I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, Megan [Middle & Surname] Leah Doherty take you, Adrian [Middle & Surname] Paul McWilliams to be my lawful wedded husband / spouse.
A bit about your past.
Adrian, as I power-swiped left through Tinder that night, 3-and-a-half years ago, it was your profile that immediately grabbed my attention! I'm not sure if it was your smile, your mullet or your wit that got me, but I just had to know more. After a few dates I realised that there was a bit more to you than the rest - but I didn't know just how much more there was to uncover.
Things you love about your partner.
You are the kindest person I know. Whether it's calling me on the way home from work to see if I need anything from the store (at 3am) or shaking up a hell of a cocktail just so we can watch Netflix on a Sunday night, I know I'm always in your thoughts and I admire your drive and commitment to your profession and our life together so much.
A particular time this love manifested itself.
Nothing makes me think of how much you mean to me more than that time we went sky-diving in Italy. When we both landed back to earth and ran to each other, there was nothing else that mattered. It was then that I realised that what we had was greater than the sum of its parts.
Something your partner has brought out in you.
Adrian, you understand me. You inspire and encourage me to grow. You give me a calm head when I'm uncertain and you help me see how important our future is. I'm a different, better woman than the one you swiped right on that night, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Some things that you promise to do for your partner going forward.
So, from here ever-after, I promise to do my share of the housework. To share my joy with you as I'll always be there to share yours. To laugh together everyday. To ride the waves and do new exciting things together.
Close.
Adrian, I love you and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. You're a bit of alright, hey!