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about Vows
The heart of any wedding ceremony is the vows. Not the
dry legal statement that is required to create the
contract of marriage between you, but the personal
promises you make to one another. Although there is so
much said about writing your own vows being stressful,
it really shouldn't be. After all, what you are doing is
speaking to one another about your commitment to them
and to your relationship. It is saying I love you. I
always will. And because of that I will treat you
right. Simple as. In your own words of course.
Talking about the things that are important to both of
you. So don't stress. There is no my vows are better
than yours league table! I'll work with you. Give
you my magic easy-as method. And it will be fantastic on
the day.
Getting help to write your vows is not cheating. It is a good move that will ensure your vows say exactly what is in your heart ... More
7 Ways AI-written vows shortchange you and your
marriage
(12/04/2024)
Categories: | Vows |
When you mention that you are struggling to write your vows, it is highly likely that multiple people will tell you to just use AI (Artificial Intelligence). Before you accept that as a solution, you need to know that there are seven good reasons why AI is not a solution that works if you want your vows to be anything other than vanilla,
generic, and eerily familiar to your guests. More ...
Vows, Love Letters, Speeches: How they differ
Categories: | Vows |
16/01/2024
Vows, Love Letters, and Speeches all have their place on a wedding day. The important thing is to understand the differences. More ...
15/12/2023
It's never too early to start working on your vows - but that doesn't mean putting pen to paper straight away. There are things to be done first More ...
22/08/2023
There is a huge legal difference between taking one another as your Lawful Wedded spouse ecompared to saying Lawfully Wedded spouse. Which is why you mustn't change that one word when you say your legal vows More ...
10/08/2023
Surprise vows are personal promises that you each keep secret from the other until you hear them on your wedding day More ...
01/07/2023
A touch of humour in your vows can work brilliantly. But it can also fall flat if you fail approach it with extreme caution because success requires accurately reading your audience and striking the right balance between love and levity. More ...
10/08/2023
Surprise vows are personal promises that you each keep secret from the other until you hear them on your wedding day More ...
09/05/2023
The traditional wedding vows have stood the test of time, are a model for the legal vows, and can serve as a template for personalised vows More...
01/05/2023
To be legally married in a secular civil ceremony in Australia you just say the legal vows because those words create your marriage. Surprisingly, you have some choice over how you will personalise this statement More...
Ninja Vows: The Pros and Cons of Writing Each
Other's Vows
Categories: | Vows |
Ninja Vows, a trend where each partner writes the other's vows and the first time they see
the vows or get any idea of what they are expected to promise willbe during the wedding ceremony when they are handed the vows and instructed to read them aloud ... More...
01/05/2023
To be legally married in a secular civil ceremony in Australia you just say the legal vows because those words create your marriage. Surprisingly, you have some choice over how you will personalise this statement More...
What's the difference between legal vows and personal vows (personal promises) and can you keep them private?... More ...
Why do we associate Till Death Do Us Part with weddings and do you have to say it in your vows? ... More ...
Bride promising to obey until death? Not any more
Categories: Vows | Wedding Ceremony |
A very common question from brides is "Do I have to promise to obey" More ...Writing your
Vows
7 Ways AI-written vows shortchange you and your
marriage
(12/04/2024)
Categories: | Vows |
When you mention that you are struggling to write your vows, it is highly likely that multiple people will tell you to just use AI (Artificial Intelligence). Before you accept that as a solution, you need to know that there are seven good reasons why AI is not a solution that works if you want your vows to be anything other than vanilla,
generic, and eerily familiar to your guests. More ...
One, Two, and Three Word
Vows
Categories:
| Vows |
(17/09/2022)
There is no accepted average word length for personal vows, so if you are anxious about public speaking but would still like to make a personal promise you can keep it very short. One, two, or three words can be powerful ... More...
10 Things to leave out of your wedding
vows
Categories: | Vows |
(15/09/2022)
There are 10 things that have no place in your wedding vows. Keep you vows romantic, beautiful, and heart-warming by avoiding these negatives... More
There is a simple solution to the struggle to write your personal vows. Instead of trying to fit it all into one vow, write three vows. And there is a rational reason why this is a great idea ... More ...
Nail your Vows by doing these 3 simple things
Categories: Vows | Wedding Ceremony |
I've never met a couple who didn't want their exchange of vows to go without a hitch on the day. The good news is, like everything else about your wedding, preparation is key. Doing 3 simple things before you start writing your vows will guarantee a flawless vow exchange ... More ...
Writing your vows doesn't have to be hard
Categories: Vows | Wedding Ceremony |
Writing your own vows is an effective and extremely personal way to make your ceremony authentic. And it is not difficult if you remember one simple thing ... More ...
Succinct vows can be very effective. And you can't get more succinct than dot points. If you are planning to read your vows, dot pointing them will make them easy to read and so much easier to write! ... More
Out in celebrant land there are differing opinions about whether your personal promises must follow the legal vows, or whether they can be said before you make your legal vows. Here's why I believe that personal promises can be made anywhere in the ceremony - or not at all, if you so choose. ... More ...
Saying your
Vows - or Reading Them
Too Shy to Say Personal
Vows? Or Not Allowed to?
Categories:
| Vows | Wedding Ceremony |
09/04/2023
How do you work around knowing you won't be comfortable speaking personal promises on the day or you are marrying in a religious ceremony that does not allow for personal promises? ...
More...
Easy ways to Conquer Your Fears about Your
Vows
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Ceremony |
One of the biggest fears couples share with me is about speaking in public and stuffing up their vows, but making your vows to one another is not like standing on a platform, facing an audience, and making a speech ... More ....
Read Your Vows Like a Pro
Categories: | Vows
| Wedding Ceremony |
On your wedding day you can repeat your vows after your celebrant, or you can read them. Or you can do both! In Australia, each of you must speak a specific contractual statement. It is this statement that creates your marriage. If you choose to read this statement (perfectly legal to do so) and/or your personal promises, there are several things you can do to make sure that you read with confidence ... More ...
Smaller, more intimate weddings mean that couples feel more relaxed about thinking outside the box. But are you allowed to sing your vows? ... More ...
Are you nervous about ugly crying during the most emotional parts of the day (the ceremony and the speeches)? There are tried and true ways to make sure you feel the emotions but avoid the ugly part of the crying ... More ...
After the
ceremony
The promises you make to one another are the heart, soul, and centrepiece of your ceremony.
They come from your best and higher selves. They are also the blueprint for your marriage and a timeless reminder of what is important to you both. So don't pack them away... More ...
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4 Top Reasons to Use a Vow-Writing Service
Categories: | Vows |Getting help to write your vows is not cheating. It is a good move that will ensure your vows say exactly what is in your heart ... More
Newest Posts
7 Ways AI-written vows shortchange you and your
marriage
(12/04/2024)Categories: | Vows |
When you mention that you are struggling to write your vows, it is highly likely that multiple people will tell you to just use AI (Artificial Intelligence). Before you accept that as a solution, you need to know that there are seven good reasons why AI is not a solution that works if you want your vows to be anything other than vanilla,
generic, and eerily familiar to your guests. More ...
Vows, Love Letters, Speeches: How they differ
Categories: | Vows |16/01/2024
Vows, Love Letters, and Speeches all have their place on a wedding day. The important thing is to understand the differences. More ...
It's never to early to start on your vows
Categories: | Vows |15/12/2023
It's never too early to start working on your vows - but that doesn't mean putting pen to paper straight away. There are things to be done first More ...
Why it is Lawful Wedded, not Lawfully Wedded?
Categories: | Vows |22/08/2023
There is a huge legal difference between taking one another as your Lawful Wedded spouse ecompared to saying Lawfully Wedded spouse. Which is why you mustn't change that one word when you say your legal vows More ...
Surprise Vows
Categories: | Vows |10/08/2023
Surprise vows are personal promises that you each keep secret from the other until you hear them on your wedding day More ...
Finding the Balance: How to Incorporate Humour into Your Vows Without Going Too Far
Categories: | Vows |01/07/2023
A touch of humour in your vows can work brilliantly. But it can also fall flat if you fail approach it with extreme caution because success requires accurately reading your audience and striking the right balance between love and levity. More ...
Types of Vows
Surprise Vows
Categories: | Vows |10/08/2023
Surprise vows are personal promises that you each keep secret from the other until you hear them on your wedding day More ...
The Traditional Wedding Vows
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Legals |09/05/2023
The traditional wedding vows have stood the test of time, are a model for the legal vows, and can serve as a template for personalised vows More...
The Legal Vows - A Must Do Requirement with Leeway for Personal Choice
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Legals |01/05/2023
To be legally married in a secular civil ceremony in Australia you just say the legal vows because those words create your marriage. Surprisingly, you have some choice over how you will personalise this statement More...
Ninja Vows: The Pros and Cons of Writing Each
Other's Vows
Categories: | Vows |Ninja Vows, a trend where each partner writes the other's vows and the first time they see
the vows or get any idea of what they are expected to promise willbe during the wedding ceremony when they are handed the vows and instructed to read them aloud ... More...
Random
Thoughts about Vows
The Legal Vows - A Must Do Requirement with Leeway for Personal Choice
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Legals |01/05/2023
To be legally married in a secular civil ceremony in Australia you just say the legal vows because those words create your marriage. Surprisingly, you have some choice over how you will personalise this statement More...
Your Wedding Vows: Legal, Personal, Private? What's the Difference?
Categories: | Vows| Wedding Ceremony | Wedding Legals |What's the difference between legal vows and personal vows (personal promises) and can you keep them private?... More ...
Till Death Do Us Part - Traditional Yes, Required Definitely Not
Categories: |Vows | Wedding Ceremony |Why do we associate Till Death Do Us Part with weddings and do you have to say it in your vows? ... More ...
Bride promising to obey until death? Not any more
Categories: Vows | Wedding Ceremony | A very common question from brides is "Do I have to promise to obey" More ...
Writing your
Vows
7 Ways AI-written vows shortchange you and your
marriage
(12/04/2024)Categories: | Vows |
When you mention that you are struggling to write your vows, it is highly likely that multiple people will tell you to just use AI (Artificial Intelligence). Before you accept that as a solution, you need to know that there are seven good reasons why AI is not a solution that works if you want your vows to be anything other than vanilla,
generic, and eerily familiar to your guests. More ...
One, Two, and Three Word
Vows
Categories:
| Vows | (17/09/2022)
There is no accepted average word length for personal vows, so if you are anxious about public speaking but would still like to make a personal promise you can keep it very short. One, two, or three words can be powerful ... More...
10 Things to leave out of your wedding
vows
Categories: | Vows | (15/09/2022)
There are 10 things that have no place in your wedding vows. Keep you vows romantic, beautiful, and heart-warming by avoiding these negatives... More
Declutter your Vows: 3 Vows are Better than One!
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Ceremony |There is a simple solution to the struggle to write your personal vows. Instead of trying to fit it all into one vow, write three vows. And there is a rational reason why this is a great idea ... More ...
Nail your Vows by doing these 3 simple things
Categories: Vows | Wedding Ceremony | I've never met a couple who didn't want their exchange of vows to go without a hitch on the day. The good news is, like everything else about your wedding, preparation is key. Doing 3 simple things before you start writing your vows will guarantee a flawless vow exchange ... More ...
Writing your vows doesn't have to be hard
Categories: Vows | Wedding Ceremony | Writing your own vows is an effective and extremely personal way to make your ceremony authentic. And it is not difficult if you remember one simple thing ... More ...
Dot Point your Vows for Ease and Effect
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Ceremony |Succinct vows can be very effective. And you can't get more succinct than dot points. If you are planning to read your vows, dot pointing them will make them easy to read and so much easier to write! ... More
Vows, Personal Promises, and what goes first
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Ceremony |Out in celebrant land there are differing opinions about whether your personal promises must follow the legal vows, or whether they can be said before you make your legal vows. Here's why I believe that personal promises can be made anywhere in the ceremony - or not at all, if you so choose. ... More ...
Saying your
Vows - or Reading Them
Too Shy to Say Personal
Vows? Or Not Allowed to?
Categories:
| Vows | Wedding Ceremony |09/04/2023
How do you work around knowing you won't be comfortable speaking personal promises on the day or you are marrying in a religious ceremony that does not allow for personal promises? ...
More...
Easy ways to Conquer Your Fears about Your
Vows
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Ceremony |One of the biggest fears couples share with me is about speaking in public and stuffing up their vows, but making your vows to one another is not like standing on a platform, facing an audience, and making a speech ... More ....
Read Your Vows Like a Pro
Categories: | Vows
| Wedding Ceremony | On your wedding day you can repeat your vows after your celebrant, or you can read them. Or you can do both! In Australia, each of you must speak a specific contractual statement. It is this statement that creates your marriage. If you choose to read this statement (perfectly legal to do so) and/or your personal promises, there are several things you can do to make sure that you read with confidence ... More ...
Can I sing my vows?
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Ceremony |Smaller, more intimate weddings mean that couples feel more relaxed about thinking outside the box. But are you allowed to sing your vows? ... More ...
How to Avoid Ugly Crying During Your Wedding
Categories: | Vows | Wedding Ceremony |Are you nervous about ugly crying during the most emotional parts of the day (the ceremony and the speeches)? There are tried and true ways to make sure you feel the emotions but avoid the ugly part of the crying ... More ...
After the
ceremony
7 Things to Do With Your Vows After Your Wedding
Categories: | Vows| Wedding Ceremony |The promises you make to one another are the heart, soul, and centrepiece of your ceremony.
They come from your best and higher selves. They are also the blueprint for your marriage and a timeless reminder of what is important to you both. So don't pack them away... More ...