"Personal Touch: How to Craft Vows for a Joyful Wedding Ceremony"

2016.05.05 published

The Importance of "Vows" in a Civil Ceremony ♡

In a civil ceremony, the couple pledges eternal love to their guests, who are present as representatives of God, and seeks their approval of the marriage. This style of ceremony has recently become popular, but the most crucial element of a civil ceremony is the "vows." ♩

@tonko_wedding_miavia

In a church or shrine ceremony, the vows are usually standard phrases, but in a civil ceremony, it is customary for the couple to create their own "vows," making it the moment that best reflects the couple's individuality. ♡

Since the "vows" are directed towards the guests, we want to put in our best effort into them as a way of expressing our gratitude to those who are present. ♩

@s.e.0805.wedding

However, starting from scratch to create "vows" can be quite difficult. This time, while taking references from previous brides’ "vows" at their civil ceremonies, we will introduce how to create your own "vows." ♡

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Considering the Format -

Whether the couple reads their vows together or divides the vows between them can significantly change the content of the vows. ♩

Additionally, some couples choose the format where the host or a representative of the guests reads the vows on behalf of the couple, with the couple responding "I do." ♡

It is a good idea to prepare cards on which the contents of the vows are written.

@tms_wd1123

They specify various guests like best friends, bridesmaids, parents, and bosses.

There were even couples who had all the guests call out their vows to each of them. ♩

It makes for a unique wedding that is created only with those who are sharing that moment, that place, and that situation. *

@imokonbu0617

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Arranging Traditional "Vows" -

It can often be hard to think of what to vow. In such cases, let’s refer to the traditional vows that a priest might ask during a church ceremony. ♩

@nagisa_marry

Here are traditional Christian wedding vows:

“〇〇, do you take 〇〇 to be your husband (wife), and by the guidance of God, do you seek to become one? Do you promise to love, honor, comfort, and help each other in health and sickness, in joy and sorrow, in wealth and poverty, as long as you both shall live?”

By arranging this text in your own way, you can create vows that are both formal and original. ♡

@moco._.wedding

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Aligning with the Theme of the Wedding -

If the couple has a clearly defined theme for their wedding, it is recommended to create vows that align with that theme. ♡ For example, if the theme is "Disney," including something like "We will go to Disney together once a year" as part of the vows makes it more personalized. ♡

@wedding____25

Of course, even if the theme isn't as specific as Disney, using words pertinent to the theme, such as "connection," to emphasize the significance of bonds with the guests, can effectively convey the concept of the wedding and is quite advantageous. ♡

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Using a Hiragana Poem Style -

Creating vows in a Hiragana poem style is a popular and wonderful presentation for civil ceremonies. Guests will look forward to hearing what pledge comes next based on the initial letters. ♩

@asuna615

Many couples create Hiragana poems using "thank you" or "vows," but the most popular is to use their names. ♡ A poem made from the couple's names will undoubtedly result in a unique set of vows.

@yuri.wedding11

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Incorporating What You Love about Each Other -

Building the vows based on what attracted you to your partner and what made you want to marry them results in a loving vow perfect for pledging eternal love. ♡

This approach is also highly effective for having the guests celebrate the happy couple. ◎

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Including Words of Thanks to Parents and Guests -

A civil ceremony is about pledging love to the guests present. * Naturally, the vows are words directed toward the guests. ♩

Therefore, let's include expressions of gratitude to the guests who have watched over the couple until now and will continue to do so in the future. ♡

@hamu.wed

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Taking Inspiration from Past Brides -

Couples who have held civil ceremonies often create unique and original vows. ♩

If you search for the hashtag “#vows” on Instagram, you are sure to find beautiful vows that will inspire you. ♡

The Key is the Couple's Individuality ♡ How to Create Vows - Asking Guests for Their Ideas -

Here’s a unique method: include a section on the RSVP card of the wedding invitation where guests can suggest "vows" that reflect the couple's personalities. ♡

Just imagining what the guests—who may know the couple better than they know themselves—might come up with for vows is exciting, isn’t it? ♡

Focus on the "Vows" and Start a Happy Marriage ♡

The content of the vows could significantly affect the couple's married life; hence, it is a critical element. * Therefore, you want to start with wonderful words that truly reflect the couple's essence. ♡ Please work together to create vows filled with love and happiness. ♩

@beautifulbell22