Whether your wedding is days away or you are recently engaged, writing your own vows has probably crossed your mind. Totally romantic and super sweet, writing your own wedding vows is incredibly special, but can also feel like a lot of pressure. Your own vows are the perfect way to infuse your ceremony with personality, while also engaging your guests. While it’s kind of a daunting project, writing your own vows is beautiful, and may be even easier than you think. Check out these tips for writing your own wedding vows – and then, let me know how it goes!
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- Give yourself a little alone time. Writing your own vows requires some reflection and uninhibited openness.
- Dig deep. Look inside your heart to figure out why you have chosen your partner. Jot down some of the first reasons that come to mind.
- Find inspiration in your favorite places, images and words. Look at pictures, explore your favorite spaces and sift through some of your favorite books. You never know where inspiration might be.
- Share your promises. Part of making vows is making promises to one another.
- Keep some parts of your vows just for one another and some for the ceremony. Sharing some of your vows privately or even through letters is incredibly romantic and personal.
Those are my ideas for writing your own wedding vows. Do you think you can do it?
