【Ceremony in Front of People】Surprisingly Varied! Counted the Patterns of How to Recite Vows♡

How to Read the Vows in a Shinto Ceremony?

In a free-style Shinto ceremony, the way vows are read varies greatly depending on the couple.

Whether they establish their own vows or involve family and friends,

there are many ideas to consider, allowing for a method that suits both personalities and the atmosphere of the ceremony, which is part of the charm ♡

We will introduce many patterns for reading original vows ♡

Pattern 1

Each person individually reads out their own self-written vows in turn.

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🤵🏻‍♂ "I vow to love and cherish ○○, who chose me, for a lifetime."

👰🏻‍♀ "I vow to always believe in and support each other, never forgetting my gratitude."

Pattern 2

Both read their original vows together in unison.

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🤵🏻‍♂👰🏻‍♀ "We vow to join forces and overcome any difficulties together to build a happy family."

It may also be good to check the timing for taking breath.

Pattern 3

Mix passages that are read together and those read individually.

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🤵🏻‍♂ "I will cherish the time we spend together and live with thoughtfulness so that ○○ can always smile."

👰🏻‍♀ "I will share happy and difficult moments alike, helping each other as we grow older together, staying close to each other's hearts."

🤵🏻‍♂👰🏻‍♀ "And we are grateful to be able to make our vows in front of everyone here, pledging to always smile and build a wonderful family together."

Pattern 4

Read out the vows (promises) that the couple has established, taking turns with each article.

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🤵🏻‍♂ "One, we will make up by the end of the day, even after a fight."

👰🏻‍♀ "One, we will go on a date at least once a month."

🤵🏻‍♂ "One, we will remember our anniversaries and celebrate together each year."

👰🏻‍♀ "One, we will cherish our family and friends around us."

Pattern 5

A style where they take turns vowing promises to each other.

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🤵🏻‍♂ "I will give you flowers on our anniversary."

🤵🏻‍♂ "I will be careful not to come home late from gatherings."

👰🏻‍♀ "I will refrain from being selfish and making unreasonable requests."

👰🏻‍♀ "On our days off, I will cook more than X dishes."

In this case, some couples may choose to keep the content a secret until the day, revealing them to each other on the spot ♡

It sounds like it would be fun to enjoy fresh reactions ♡

Pattern 6

Ask both sets of parents to pose questions, to which the couple will respond in a vows format.

The couple can create the content themselves, or it might be nice to have their parents—who are also life seniors—consider it based on the personalities of their son and daughter.

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Groom's Father: "Do you vow to love ○○ and protect them through anything?"

🤵🏻‍♂ "Yes, I vow."

Groom's Mother: "Do you vow to cooperate with ○○ in household chores and work hard to ensure they smile every day?"

🤵🏻‍♂ "Yes, I vow."

Bride's Father: "Do you vow to be happy together with ○○?"

👰🏻‍♀ "Yes, I vow."

Bride's Mother: "Do you vow to cherish those around you, and support and respect ○○?"

👰🏻‍♀ "Yes, I vow."

Pattern 7

A style where close friends or childhood friends read the vows, to which the couple responds.

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Bride's Friend: "Will you promise to cherish my dear friend ○○ for life and make them happy?"

🤵🏻‍♂ "Yes, I will definitely make them happy."

Groom's Friend: "Though ○○ has their shortcomings, they are a reliable friend in tough times. Please stay by ○○'s side and always smile."

👰🏻‍♀ "Yes, I promise."

Having friends deliver words in this relational context can create a light-hearted atmosphere, making it highly recommendable.

Discuss with Him ♡

We introduced various ways to read vows in a Shinto ceremony.

Please think about your personalities and the kind of atmosphere you wish to create, and choose the method you feel you most want to do ♡