CAN WE WRITE OUR OWN VOWS?

Please do!

I always encourage couples to write their own vows and support them if needed. It feels important to make promises to one another which are authentic and true for you. Your vows are the heart of the ceremony.

You can write your vows together and speak the same words to one another... or write separate vows. Think of them as promises or oaths. I usually say if you're going to write them separately, discuss how many you'll each have and if you're going to have a funny one... always bring you tea in bed... always put out the bins... etc. and not to make that the first or last!

You might choose to say some words of appreciation to one another before you speak your vows or maybe share a meaningful poem, reading, song or prayer which expresses everything you want to express.

Some couples choose to speak their vows to one another in their native tongue.  You're very welcome to express yourselves however feels most comfortable (just to say if your ceremony is a marriage and I'm your celebrant, your legal vows will need to be spoken in English).

If you were writing your vows, what would you include?

Love this photo by @tamarhopephotography capturing the emotion of vows ♡