This gallery contains resources to help you write your own wedding vows.

There is no end to the number and types of wedding ceremonies. Some are steeped in tradition. Others are as new as new age. Taking into consideration your faith, denomination, and the requirements of the governing body and/or the minister or official who is going to perform the ceremony, you must determine how much leeway you will be given in modifying traditional vows or whether or not you will be given the opportunity of creating your own ceremony and/or vows.

The elements of a wedding ceremony are somewhat universal although they may be embellished and their chronology modified from ceremony to ceremony. Here are some of the major elements:

1) The Greeting
2) The Declaration of Intentions (Wedding Vows)
3) The Exchange of Rings
4) Blessings and Readings, and
5) The Pronouncement

Vow No. 2a - Bride to Groom

I, [Bride's Name], take [you/thee], [Groom's Name], to be my [lawfully wedded husband/husband], [knowing/confident] in my heart that you will be a faithful friend, and a [steadfast/true] and loving companion.

On this [appointed/special/wondrous] day, in the presence of God, our relatives, and our friends as witnesses, I give to you my sacred vow that as your wife, I will always be with you and support you

in times of sickness and in times of health

in times of joy and in times of sorrow.

I [promise/further promise] to love you completely

to console and comfort you during difficult times

to encourage you to achieve your full potential

to laugh with you and to grieve with you

to share with you life's simplest but most enduring pleasures

to be truthful and honest with you

and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.

Vow No. 2b - Groom to Bride

I, [Groom's Name], take [you/thee], [Bride's Name], to be my [lawfully wedded wife/wife], [knowing/confident\ in my heart that you will be a faithful friend, and a (steadfast/true) and loving companion.

On this [appointed/special/wondrous] day, in the presence of God, our relatives, and our friends as witnesses, I give to you my sacred vow that as your husband, I will always be with you and support you

in times of sickness and in times of health

in times of joy and in times of sorrow.

I [promise/further promise] to love you completely

to console and comfort you during difficult times

to respect you and to protect you from harm

to honor you and to provide for your well-being

to be truthful and honest with you

and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.

Adjectives

AFFECTIONATE: adoring, caring, considerate, devoted, loving

BEAUTIFUL: attractive, fair, lovely, stunning

DIVINE: godly, heavenly, glorious, wonderful, wondrous

ENDLESS: continual, eternal, perpetual, unceasing, unending, timeless

FAITHFUL: constant, steady, steadfast, true

FOND: affectionate, dear, devoted, loving

HAPPY: cheerful, glad, joyful, joyous, merry, pleased

HOPEFUL: hoping, optimistic, promising

INFINITE: endless, limitless, unbounded, immeasurable

MARRIED: marital, matrimonial, nuptial, spousal, wedded

NOBLE: august, royal, ethical, moral, virtuous, honorable

OPTIMISTIC: bright, sunny, upbeat, promising

PEACEFUL: placid, quiet, serene, still, undisturbed

PRICELESS: precious, inestimable, invaluable, valuable

SINCERE: genuine, honest, real, heartfelt

TOTAL: complete, entire, whole, absolute, pure, sheer, utter

UNCOMMON: extraordinary, scarce, unusual, rare, unique

UNCORRUPTED: ethical, principled, untarnished

UNDENIABLE: certain, incontestible, sure, undisputable

UNDYING: deathless, immortal, eternal, everlasting

UNFADING: enduring, lasting, undying, unfailing

UNIVERSAL: omnipresent, cosmic, global, worldwide

UNSELFISH: selfless, self-sacrificing

VIBRANT: intense, strong, vivid, dynamic, energetic, vigorous

VIRTUOUS: ethical, moral, noble, principled, pure, righteous

WARM: compassionate, sympathetic, tender, enthusiastic

WORTHY: capable, deserving, desirable, suited, honorable, noble

Verbs

CHERISH: esteem, prize, treasure, cultivate, foster, nurture wvg-vow3b.htm

HOPE: anticipate, await, count on, expect

INSPIRE: excite, exhilarate, motivate, stimulate, impress

MARRY: espouse, wed, combine, couple, hitch, mate, link, unite

PRIZE: appreciate, value, cherish

PROMISE: pledge, vow

RENEW: regenerate, restart, refresh, rekindle

RESPECT: honor, regard, value, admire

UNITE: connect, converge, join, meet, merge, unify

VALUE: assess, evaluate, rate, appreciate, prize

Adverbs

AFFECTIONATELY: dearly, devotedly, dotingly, fondly, lovingly

DIVINELY: blissfully, gloriously, splendidly, sublimely

ENDLESSLY: ceaselessly, constantly, forever, interminably

FAITHFULLY: devotedly, loyally

HAPPILY: blissfully, joyfully, joyously, cheerfully

ONLY: alone, entirely, exclusively, solely

SINCERELY: genuinely, honestly, really

TOTALLY: absolutely, completely, entirely, fully, purely, wholly

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