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Romantic wedding vows

Sweeping, tender promises for the person who still makes your chest go tight. Read them whole, or lift one line and make the rest your own.

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The Sunday of doing nothing, best day yet

Emma, I promise to cherish the quiet moments with you, like that Sunday we spent doing absolutely nothing, which still stands as the best day of that year. Your calm presence feels like home, and I love how you always text me the second you get home safe, reminding me how much you care. I vow to protect your peaceful mornings, to hold space for your calm before the world wakes, and to never complain about your terrible playlists, even when the songs surprise me in ways I don’t expect. I promise to build a life with you grounded in trust, to be your partner in every sense of the word, and to greet every adventure with an open heart and the knowledge that we’ll face it together. You are my safe place, my greatest joy, and the best part of every day. I am honored to walk through life by your side, with love that grows deeper and a partnership stronger than any challenge we may meet. This is my promise to you, today and always.

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A year of silence, a lifetime of humming

Riley, I want to start with a moment that feels small but means everything to me, the way you hum while you cook, completely lost in the rhythm without even realizing it. It’s those little things that made me fall for you, that showed me how genuine and beautiful your spirit is. We spent a whole year in the same class without speaking, and now I can’t imagine a day without your voice in it. I remember the first time you met my family and how effortlessly you had them laughing within ten minutes. That ease, that warmth you bring everywhere you go, is a gift I feel lucky to receive every day. Today, I promise to be your partner in every sense. I vow to build trust with you, to listen even when it’s hard, and to communicate openly so we can face life’s challenges side by side. I want to grow alongside you, not away from you, through every change and every new chapter we write together. I promise to pursue adventure with you, whether in the big moments or the small ones, to keep curiosity alive in our hearts, and to never take for granted the joy of discovering the world hand in hand. Riley, I choose you, today and all the days that follow, for your laughter, your kindness, and your unwavering presence in my life. With you, I am home, and with you, I look forward to a lifetime of love, partnership, and endless adventure.

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Two strangers hiding at a wedding, forever found

I want to start with that afternoon at our friend’s wedding, when we both escaped the buzz of small talk to hide behind the same table. That moment, quiet and unexpected, felt like the start of something true. Since then, you have become my steady anchor and my greatest adventure, all at once. I think back to that day when everything went wrong, the details still vivid but somehow soaked in laughter now. You didn’t just keep calm, you made a story out of the chaos, one we both love to revisit. That memory tells me who you are, someone who chooses joy, who faces the world with patience and humor. What I love most about you is often quiet, almost invisible to others. The way you remember everyone’s coffee order like it’s the most important thing. How you steady me when my thoughts race out of control, never once making me feel less because of it. That kind of love, steady and kind, is rare and precious. Today, I promise to be your partner in every sense of the word. To build a foundation of trust where we can both be ourselves, completely and without fear. I promise to embrace every adventure with you, from the wildest dreams to the slowest Sunday mornings. And when time makes us old and maybe a little slow, I promise I will still be reaching for your hand, just like I am now, because nothing feels more like home. I vow to laugh with you, to listen deeply, and to hold space for all the parts of you, the strong and the fragile, the quiet moments and the stormy ones. Together, we’ll write our own story, a partnership filled with respect, love, and endless curiosity about what comes next. With you, I choose a lifetime of friendship, passion, and unwavering support. I am so grateful to walk this path by your side.

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Wedding vows for him

Words a bride says to her groom — romantic, playful or heartfelt. Three different voices, so you can hear which one sounds like you.

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The best day of the year: nothing

James, I promise to always cherish the quiet moments with you, like that Sunday we spent doing absolutely nothing but still made it the best day of the year. I love how you text me the second you get home safe, and I vow to always care for your peace of mind in the same way. I promise to protect your quiet mornings, knowing how much they mean to you, and to stand by you even when your playlists test my patience. I commit to building a partnership based on trust, where we can share our dreams and face every adventure together. I vow to be your friend, your biggest supporter, and your home when the world feels overwhelming. Whatever life throws our way, I’ll be there, ready to laugh, to listen, and to love you with all my heart. Today, I give you all of me, without reservation, now and always.

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Oil, water, and a 2am kitchen song

Nathan, I promise to always remember the look on our friend’s face when they sat us next to each other, convinced we'd clash like oil and water. Instead, we found rhythm in the chaos, like when we danced in the kitchen at two in the morning to that song only we think is good, no one else was invited to that party, but it’s our secret forever. I love how you keep your promises, even the small ones that might seem invisible to others, because it shows me your heart in action every day. That kind of trust is the foundation I want to build on. I vow to be your partner for all the adventures life throws at us, whether it’s conquering mountains or getting lost on purpose. When things get tough, I promise to keep making you laugh, even when I’m trying my hardest to stay mad. Because let’s be honest, laughter is our secret weapon. I will stand beside you with honesty and respect, and I’ll always make room for us to grow, together. In this partnership, I vow to listen deeply, to support your dreams as if they were my own, and to celebrate the quirks and moments that make us uniquely us. I choose you, not just because of who you are now, but because of who I know we will become. And in every quiet or noisy moment, I promise to be your favorite dance partner, on and off the kitchen floor.

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He brought dinner and skipped the questions entirely

I want to start by thanking you for showing up that night when everything felt like it was falling apart. You walked in with dinner and didn’t ask a single question. You just made the hard day easier simply by being there. That moment showed me so much about who you are, kind, steady, and fully present. It’s one of the many reasons I love you. Growing up two streets apart, I never would have guessed our paths would cross the way they did years later. But here we are, standing together, ready to build a life based on the trust and partnership that’s grown between us. You have this way of making the tough days smaller just by walking into the room. You notice when I need silence, and you know when I need to feel close. That kind of understanding is rare, and it means everything to me. I promise to be the one who reaches out first after a fight, even when it’s hard. I promise to always listen closely and to try to understand before trying to be understood. I promise to stand by you as a true partner, sharing the weight of life’s challenges, celebrating the victories, and seeking adventure together. I vow to keep exploring the world with you, not just in places, but in the quiet moments and the ordinary days. I promise to trust in us and in the love we’re building every day. I choose you, Adam, for all the days ahead, on the easy ones and the difficult ones. I promise to hold your heart gently, to laugh with you often, and to be your safe place. This is my promise to you, now and always.

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Traditional wedding vows

The classic promises, spoken for centuries. Read the timeless scripts word for word, or borrow their backbone and add a line that's only yours.

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Alice, the ordinary days made sacred and sworn

Alice, before everyone we love, I take you to be my wife. From this day forward, I promise to have and to hold you, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health. I will love you when it is easy and when it is hard, and I will keep loving you through whatever the years may bring. I will honor you in word and in deed, I will be faithful to you always, and I will cherish you above all others. I give you my hand and my heart, freely and without reservation. In the quiet, ordinary days and in the difficult ones alike, I will stand beside you, steady and true. I make you this promise not for today alone, but for every day that follows, for as long as we both shall live. This is my solemn and lasting vow, and I will keep it with all that I am, till death do us part.

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A vow made before God

David, before God and before everyone we love, I take you to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, and to love you and honor you all the days of my life. I will pray with you and for you, I will forgive as I have been forgiven, and I will keep faith with you when the road is gentle and when it is hard. I give myself to you freely, and I receive you as a gift I have done nothing to deserve, holding nothing back. Whatever the years bring, I will walk beside you in faith and in love, trusting that what God has joined together, no one on earth can divide. This is my sacred and lasting vow, and I will keep it faithfully, till death do us part.

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Grace, hearing what you don't say, always

Grace, before our families, our friends, and everyone we hold dear, I take you to be my wife. I promise to have and to hold you from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, in times of plenty and in times of want. I will love you when it is easy and when it is hard, when we are strong and when we are weary, in the bright days and the dark ones alike. I will honor you in word and in deed, I will be faithful to you in body and in spirit, and I will cherish you above all others for as long as we both shall live. I promise to be the one who stands beside you in every storm and celebrates with you in every joy. I will listen when you speak and hear what you do not say. I will be patient in our disagreements and quick to forgive, I will tell you the truth with kindness, and I will never stop working to be worthy of the trust you place in me this day. Together we will build a home founded on love, on faith, and on the promises we make here, a place of warmth and welcome for as long as we live in it. In the ordinary days and the extraordinary ones, in the years we can imagine and those we cannot yet see, I will remain yours and only yours, now and always. Before all who are gathered here, I give you my hand, my heart, and my whole devoted self, freely and without reservation, holding nothing back. This is my solemn and lasting vow, and I will keep it, faithfully and with all that I am, till death do us part.

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Collections for every love

For her or for him, under a minute or by the book — six collections of real vows, each one a place to start.

For her

Words a groom says to his bride — tender, funny or plainspoken, whichever sounds like the two of you.

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Religious

Rooted in faith and covenant — the Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant rites, each with its own page.

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Funny

Warm, cheeky and full of inside jokes — happy tears with a whole lot of laughing.

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Secular

No scripture and no set script — promises in your own words, for a ceremony of your own making.

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Short & sweet

Under a minute, every word earning its place — perfect if nerves get the better of you.

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Modern

Conversational and personal — how you'd actually talk to the person you love most.

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How to write

How to write your own wedding vows

Five steps from blank page to words that sound like you. Prefer a head start? The Vows Writer walks you through them.

Gather your raw material

Collect memories, promises and specifics before you try to write a single line.

Find your tone

Funny, heartfelt or somewhere between, pick a register and match your partner's.

Make promises specific

Trade grand, generic vows for small, real ones you'll actually keep.

Get the length right

Aim for about a minute, roughly 150 to 250 words.

Read it aloud and cut

Say it out loud, trim anything that isn't true, and you're done.

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Questions

Wedding vows FAQ

How long should wedding vows be?

About a minute per person spoken aloud, roughly 150 to 250 words. Long enough to say something real, short enough that every line earns its place and the room stays with you.

Do we have to write our own vows?

Not at all. Traditional vows exist precisely so you don't have to start from scratch, and plenty of couples keep the classic script as-is. Writing your own is a choice, not a requirement, and blending the two (the traditional backbone plus one personal line) is a lovely middle path.

Should our vows match in tone and length?

You don't need to read each other's vows beforehand, but do agree on roughly how funny and how long. That way one of you isn't doing three minutes of tears after the other did thirty seconds of jokes. Aim for the same key, even if the melodies are different.

Is it OK to use a template?

Absolutely. The traditional vow is essentially a fill-in template that's worked for centuries. Start from any example on this page, keep the shape, and swap in the details that are true of the two of you, that's how most great vows get written.

Is the vow writer free?

Yes, writing your vows is completely free. No sign-up, no credit card, no catch.

Are my vows private?

Your story stays yours. We use your answers only to generate your vows, and nothing you write is shared publicly.

Can I edit the vows I get?

Absolutely. The AI gives you a heartfelt first draft, and you can rewrite, shorten, or adjust the tone until it sounds exactly like you.

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