Creative ways to personalise your wedding vows

Your wedding vows are more than just a formality; they’re a reflection of your love story, your quirks, and your shared sense of humour. If you're looking to add some personal flair to your vows, here are five creative ways to make them truly yours!

1. Tip for Nervous Couples

The biggest feedback we get when couples or friends have spoken about their vows is "we don't want to speak in front of everyone" etc.. Your day is full of people who are supporting you and your love, they are not ther e to judge your performance. The best vows are those that are spoken between the couple, for each other, especially when it is unexpected from the groom who never talks in front of people or the bride who is terrified of public speaking. If you're feeling nervous about speaking in front of people, try practicing your vows together in a comfortable setting. You can even rehearse in front of a mirror or record yourselves. Or if you don't want your other half to hear, get a friend involved. Remember, it’s just the two of you sharing your love story, and everyone is rooting for you. Take a deep breath, look into each other's eyes, and focus on the love that brought you here.

2. Incorporate Personal Touches

Why not add some personal touches to your vows? You could talk about how you first met, maybe it could be each of you expressing how you really felt about each other at first meeting. You could share your similarities and differences, or some things that make you the unique couple you are.

3. Share a Funny Anecdote

Everyone loves a good laugh, especially during a wedding! Consider sharing a funny story that captures your relationship. Maybe it’s the time you both got lost on a road trip, or the hilarious mishap at your first date. Just make sure it’s PG-rated—no one wants Aunt Edna blushing in the front row!

4. Make a Promise with a Twist

Instead of the usual “I promise to be faithful,” consider a playful spin. How about, ““I promise to always remember your phone charger when we go on a weekend away", or "I promise to always close the cupboard doors you leave open"? These kinds of promises not only highlight your love but also your willingness to commit over the smaller things that make you the strong couple you are.

5. Include Your Pet (If You Have One!)

If you share a furry friend, why not include them in your vows? You could say, “I promise to love you and our dog, Max, even when he steals the covers and hogs the couch.” It’s a sweet way to acknowledge your little family and show that your love extends to all members—two-legged and four-legged alike!

Personalising your wedding vows is all about being true to yourselves and your relationship. Whether you choose to be funny, sentimental, or a mix of both, the most important thing is to speak from the heart. So grab a pen, channel your inner poet, and get ready to say “I do” in style!

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