Thinking about writing your own wedding vows? As intimidating and overwhelming it may be, in our opinion we think it is well worth the extra special effort for a special intimate moment during the ceremony expressing your love, promises and commitments for one another in front of your loved ones.
So where to start? We have asked our Southwest experts for there top tips to writing the perfect wedding vows.
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Meet Rachael Simpson, a Denmark local in Southwest, who has been in the wedding industry for close to a decade. Rachael’s wedding ceremonies are often light hearted, sincere and bespoke.
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Meet Nikki McCarthy, a local celebrant creating fun, warm, heartfelt, intimate and sometimes humourous ceremonies, whilst incorporating your unique, personalised love stories all over the Southwest.
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Meet Emma Dickson! A marriage celebrant who has wed over 600 couples in the Southwest since 2007. Emma has a relaxed, fun yet professional approach to her wedding ceremonies , creating a beautiful space for special moments to unfold and tell love stories to be told.
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The first thing to remember is that there are no rules. The only thing that matters is that what you say comes from the heart.
Writing vows can feel overwhelming, you might feel that you have nothing to say, you may feel that your words are not enough to sum up your feelings or you might think that what you do have to say will sound silly. But just remember anything that you have to say is important.
I think a good place to start is some things that you love about your partner, for example
Then move onto some things goals or plans for your future, for example
Then you can finish with some actual promises
Then, finish with one powerful line to sum up everything you have said, and you have your vows!
I recommend that rather than sit down and just write your vows, brainstorm first, jot down words and feelings that represent your partner. Don’t be afraid to ask for help – either your celebrant, a trusted friend or family member. Express your vows however you feel most comfortable, if you are the poetic type – write a poem; if rap music is your thing – write a rap song! And one final piece of advice, don’t leave it until the night before your wedding to start!
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