12 Genius Tips for Writing Your Own Wedding Vows | Baton Rouge and New Orleans Wedding Photographer

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1. Think about what would make your partner laugh.

While you may feel pressured to wax poetic, it’s more important to keep your vows authentic to who you are. There’s nothing wrong with erring less on the gushy side and keeping things lighthearted. And, let’s be real - knowing just what will bring a smile to your loved one’s face is way more meaningful than sounding like a Hallmark Card.

2. Get creative with the delivery.

Don’t be afraid to break tradition! Whether your creative outlet of choice is spoken word, songwriting, or poetry, use that to deliver your vows. Love has no boundaries (or rules).

3. Make your vows a top priority.

Writer's block making you consider not writing your own vows all together? This bride's No. 1 piece of advice? Don't. Make a list of your top priorities, and put vows at the top.

4. If the perfect vows are not flowing out on paper right away, it's totally OK to be spontaneous.

It’s normal for magic to happen in the eleventh hour. Moments before your big day can bring on a whole new whirlwind of emotions, and with emotions comes perfect heartfelt writing material. Trust us, the vows will come.

5. Throw it back to your very first date.

Remember where and when you met? What it was like to see each other for the very first time? Try to capture that feeling and put it into words — it’s the beginning of your love story, and what led you to be writing vows today! This excerpt from Ariel + Michael's vows is a perfect example:

6. Forget about the audience.

Whether you plan to recite your vows in front of all your friends and family, or just to a select few, write your vows as if you’re only talking to your partner. It will ease any nerves of speaking in front of an audience and allow you to articulate how you really feel.

7. Get inspired by your venue or location.

Chances are, the spot you and your partner picked to tie the knot has meaning. Use that to your advantage! Eloping to a new destination, for example, gives you the perfect opportunity to talk about your shared love of adventure.

8. Celebrate each other’s differences.

You binge-watch the same shows, you root for the same sports teams, and you can always agree on pad thai take-out for date night. But what makes your partner the yin to your yang? What strengths of theirs complement your weaknesses? Reflecting on these differences can lead to some seriously beautiful vows.

9. Remind yourself what vows are all about.

Vows are like a next-level pinky promise. What promises do you vow to keep today, tomorrow, and always? It’s a big question because it’s a big deal, and it’s helpful to think seriously about what you’re promising your partner.

10. Think about the future with your partner.

What do you imagine the next 10 years to be like? 25 years? 100 years?! Painting a picture of what married looks like together down the road is a uniquely personal way to say "I choose you, forever." Read this excerpt from Samantha + Armin's vows to see how it's done:

11. Remember that vows can be made to anyone.

Weddings are about families coming together as one, so extending your vows to the most important people in your SO's life is always a thoughtful gesture - especially when little ones are in the picture.

12. Make a list of your favorite qualities.

Sometimes, a simple list is all it takes to kickstart your writing process. Other times, a simple list is all you need for absolutely stunning vows. Either way, this trick will get the words flowing

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