If You're Having a Ceremony...♡ We Recommend Creating "Words of Vow" in an Acrostic Style Using the Couple's Names!
2016.09.07 published
Creating "Vows" with an Acrostic Poem is Wonderful ♡
In the wedding style of [Shinto ceremony], where the bride and groom vow their love to each other in front of their guests, it has become common for them to come up with their own "vows" * Recently, a very popular method for creating these "vows" is by using acrostic poems based on the couple's names ♡
For example, if the bride's name is Ayaka, it might go like this: [A] bright personality, [Y] gentle smile, we will [K] protect our home ♡ Something like that * Isn't it wonderful!
So, what are the charms of creating "vows" with an acrostic poem? *
Charm ① It will be a one-of-a-kind original ♡
The appeal of creating "vows" with the couple's names is that, above all, it will be a one-of-a-kind original ♡ Even if there are other couples with the same names, it will never result in the same text *
Charm ② Parents will be delighted ♡
The second charm is that it will bring joy to the parents who named them ♡ There is nothing more heartwarming for parents than to see their son or daughter craft "vows" with the name they chose * It's the best way to show appreciation to parents ♡
Now, let's take a look at some examples of acrostic poem style "vows" created by brides * Reading these can be inspiring and moving!
Acrostic Poem Style Vows ① Akira & Nozomi
[A] I will express "thank you" and "I'm sorry" with words
[K] I will help with housework
[I] To continue being a loving couple, we will go on a date once a month
[R] If we gain weight from being too relaxed, we will work on dieting together
[Z] Even if we have intense arguments, we will reconcile on the same day
[M] We will build a bright family that everyone recognizes
Acrostic Poem Style Vows ② Kohei Iwata, Hiromi, & Kokona
[I] Always
[W] In our own style
[T] We will create a family filled with laughter
[K] Even in the face of many challenges to come
[U] We will overcome them together
[H] We will always be mindful
[I] Of each moment we experience
[R] Together with gratitude
[O] We will walk hand in hand
[M] Continuously looking towards the future
[K] We will engrave these words in our hearts
[K] As we cooperate as a family, we vow to do so here
Acrostic Poem Style Vows ③ Katsuhiro & Shiori
[K] We will cherish family time
[T] We will always be tolerant of each other
[H] We will have an open heart
[R] We will remain close friends even in old age
[S] We will share happiness and joy together
[O] We will never forget our feelings of compassion and gratitude
[R] We will be wonderful parents
Wonderful ♡ What kind of "vows" can you create with your names? *
How was that? ♡ We introduced the charm and reference examples of creating wonderful and original "vows" using the couple's names with acrostic poems * For couples having a human-centered ceremony, as well as those considering church weddings or traditional Japanese weddings, why not try creating acrostic poem style "vows" to reaffirm your love? ♡
➡ Sample for all 50 sounds! A collection of examples for creating "vows" with "acrostic poems"