Wedding Vows Template
Browse our complete collection of wedding vow examples and templates. Find inspiration across 15 distinct styles — from timeless traditional vows to modern, humorous, and faith-centered promises.
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Funny & Humorous
Romantic & Heartfelt
Short & Sweet
Traditional & Religious
Modern & Unique
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Vows for Him & Her
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Sample Wedding Vows You Can Borrow Today
Every style page below includes full sample wedding vows you can read, borrow, and personalize — not just snippets. Here's a taste of what you'll find, plus where the complete wedding vows examples live.
Traditional sample wedding vows
"I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be my wedded [husband/wife], to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."
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Romantic sample wedding vows
"I promise to love you not only on our best days, but on the hard ones too. You are my favorite conversation, my safest place, and my greatest adventure. I choose you — today, tomorrow, and always."
More: romantic vows for him · romantic vows for her.
Short sample wedding vows
"I promise you this: I will laugh with you, stand by you, and love you — every single day. You are my person, and I am yours. Forever."
More: short vows for him · short vows for her.
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Wedding Vows for Him and for Her
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How to Choose the Right Wedding Vows
Choosing wedding vows starts with understanding what kind of ceremony you're having and what feels authentic to you as a couple. Here's a framework.
By Ceremony Type
- Religious ceremony — Use your faith's traditional vows (Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu) or adapt them with personal additions.
- Civil / non-religious ceremony — Modern secular vows that focus on partnership and shared values.
- Interfaith ceremony — Blend elements from both traditions, or write completely custom vows.
- Vow renewal — Reflect on your journey together rather than making new promises. Try our vow renewal generator.
By Tone
- Romantic — Emotional, poetic, focused on deep love.
- Funny — Humorous with a sincere core, for couples who don't take themselves too seriously.
- Short & sweet — 50-100 words, perfect for nervous speakers.
- Literary — Inspired by books, poetry, and literary references.
- Traditional — Classic wording used for generations.
By Role
- Vows for the groom — Promises from a husband to his partner.
- Vows for the bride — Promises from a wife to her partner.
- Vows for both — Gender-neutral vows either partner can use.
Wedding Vow Writing Tips
- Start early — Give yourself 2-3 weeks, not the night before.
- Write separately — Surprise each other on the day.
- Aim for 150-250 words — About 1-2 minutes spoken.
- Include specific promises — "I promise to make coffee on bad days" beats "I promise to be there."
- Read it aloud — Written words sound different when spoken.
- Print in large font — Shaking hands + tiny text = disaster.
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Most Popular Wedding Vow Styles
- Traditional — Religious/formal ceremonies, 50-100 words, classic and solemn.
- Romantic — Emotional ceremonies, 150-250 words, heartfelt and poetic.
- Funny — Casual/modern weddings, 100-200 words, humorous and warm.
- Short — Nervous speakers and elopements, 30-80 words, concise and sincere.
- Literary — Book-loving couples, 150-300 words, artistic and refined.
Pair your vows with our ceremony script generator, or prepare a best man speech or father of the bride speech.
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