Write From The Heart

Crafting Your Promises

Writing your own vows can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Use our guide to gather your thoughts, and let our assistant help you weave them into a beautiful, cohesive draft.

Structure Your Vows

  • Introduction: Address your partner and share a memory or what you thought when you first met.
  • The "Why": Explain why you love them and what they mean to you.
  • The Promises: Focus on what marriage means to you. Blend profound commitments with small, personal ones (e.g., "I promise to make coffee every morning").
  • The Future: End with a look ahead at your life together.
  • Keep it Concise: Aim for one to two minutes long when spoken aloud.

Tips for Success

  • Brainstorm & Reflect Re-read old letters, look at photos, and recall special moments, such as when you first met or realized you were in love.
  • Start Early Give yourself at least a month to draft and refine, avoiding last-minute stress.
  • Coordinate with Partner Agree on a similar structure or tone to ensure your vows complement each other.
  • Keep Some Secrets While you should agree on tone, keeping the exact words a secret makes the ceremony more special.
  • Practice Aloud Read your vows out loud multiple times to fix the flow, identify tongue-twisters, and manage emotions.
  • Be Authentic Write from the heart rather than trying to make them perfect or poetic.

Vow Builder

Fill out the drafting prompts below. Don't worry about making it sound perfect—just write down your genuine thoughts and memories. Our will weave them together for you.