Taking Vows
Some couples would like to just say, I do! And be done. Some
couples want to speak loving words to each other. Some
couples would prefer not to speak at all.
Taking vows in most wedding ceremonies includes three sets of
vows. The personal vows that the Bride and Groom speak to
each other denote their devotion to one another. The formal
vows of “I do’” where the Bride and Groom state their
commitment to each other. The vows said during the ring
exchange as the Bride and Groom give each other their first
gifts as Husband and Wife.
So what makes a vow meaningful? What makes a vow
personal? How can the vows you take be expressed in a
timeless way? Vows speak to the vision of a marriage; they
reach beyond the here and now, far beyond the past and into
the hereafter. Wow, no wonder we feel a bit shaken by the very
thought of taking vows.
Many couples today want to express their devotion to one
another through personal vows during their wedding
ceremony. Most have never taken vows before, so how do they
start this process of writing and speaking personal vows to each
other.
You can always use the services of a gifted wedding officiant
that writes personal vows as part of your ceremony. Or you can
begin the process one word at a time. Words like; commit,
devote, declare, intention, share, love, respect, encourage,
fulfill, partner, beloved. Write your beloved a sentence that
uses each one of these words and start from there and then
rewrite it until it feels heartfelt and beyond into the future of
your shared destiny.
Now you have formed a vision of what your love can grow into.
Perhaps you can use your personal vows as an anniversary
tradition every year as you recommit your love to each other
and focus on your intention to be loving and respectful to one
another.
Taking vows can be a meaningful enriching experience that will
shine through your marriage like a beacon. So jump in get your
feet wet, the water is warm and the light in your heart will shine
on the way.
Some couples would like to just say, I do! And be done. Some
couples want to speak loving words to each other. Some
couples would prefer not to speak at all.
Taking vows in most wedding ceremonies includes three sets of
vows. The personal vows that the Bride and Groom speak to
each other denote their devotion to one another. The formal
vows of “I do’” where the Bride and Groom state their
commitment to each other. The vows said during the ring
exchange as the Bride and Groom give each other their first
gifts as Husband and Wife.
So what makes a vow meaningful? What makes a vow
personal? How can the vows you take be expressed in a
timeless way? Vows speak to the vision of a marriage; they
reach beyond the here and now, far beyond the past and into
the hereafter. Wow, no wonder we feel a bit shaken by the very
thought of taking vows.
Many couples today want to express their devotion to one
another through personal vows during their wedding
ceremony. Most have never taken vows before, so how do they
start this process of writing and speaking personal vows to each
other.
You can always use the services of a gifted wedding officiant
that writes personal vows as part of your ceremony. Or you can
begin the process one word at a time. Words like; commit,
devote, declare, intention, share, love, respect, encourage,
fulfill, partner, beloved. Write your beloved a sentence that
uses each one of these words and start from there and then
rewrite it until it feels heartfelt and beyond into the future of
your shared destiny.
Now you have formed a vision of what your love can grow into.
Perhaps you can use your personal vows as an anniversary
tradition every year as you recommit your love to each other
and focus on your intention to be loving and respectful to one
another.
Taking vows can be a meaningful enriching experience that will
shine through your marriage like a beacon. So jump in get your
feet wet, the water is warm and the light in your heart will shine
on the way.
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By Ema Drouillard
