If you are getting married for the first time the very thought of putting a ceremony together would send most couples running for the smelling salts. What about writing your own wedding vows or ring vows? I think a reasonable reaction to that suggestion might be, well where do I start?
Getting married or taking the final step of commitment is not something that most of us get to do all that often. Its not something we would normally think about until we absolutely have to.
What are wedding vows?
Wedding vows and ring vows are special words spoken by one person to another at the time of marrying and at the giving and receiving of wedding rings.
They may take the form of a promise or a simple message.
They may be very traditional or they may be quite unique, totally original or a blend of tradition and uniqueness.
They are emotionally and spiritually binding.
Often one of the most memorable parts of a wedding or commitment ceremony has to be the vows.
No matter how simple or how complex your ring vows are they should reflect you, the things that are important to you, your values, your hopes and desires for one another and for your journey of a committed partnership or married life together.
My idea will make writing wedding vows easier for you…….
Are you marrying or marrying again, renewing your wedding vows? If you need inspiration and would like something a little bit different, I have an idea that just might make it a little easier for you. Pretend that you and your fiancee or partner, are having an intimate conversation about giving a ring to one another. What would you say? Write it down. Vows don’t have to be the same. Any vows or promises you make accompany your wish to live a long and happy life together.
Wedding vows are almost always said by the couple before putting rings on.
They can be read by the couple or recited after the celebrant.
By writing your own wedding vows and ring vows you have the opportunity to make your vows really special. Only you know what is meaningful to you both. Your words will last your lifetime together.
About this author: Elizabeth Gray is an Australian celebrant. She conducts ceremonies for many of life’s events and milestones. For more enlightenment on wedding vows visit:
www.thevowsbook.com – a compilation of marriage ceremonies
www.renewalofvows.net – renewal of vows ceremonies
www.spiritualceremonies.info – spiritually inspired ceremonies
www.weddingvows101.net – 101 marriage or commitment vows
www.2ndmarriageceremonies.com – second marriage ceremonies
www.gaycommitmentceremony.net – gay commitment/marriage ceremonies
www.wedding-ceremonies.net – more marriage ceremonies
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