Oath of the bride and groom at a wedding in prose. Wedding vows

The most important stage of the wedding day is the registration of marriage - the moment of joining two hearts together with a beautiful ritual - the exchange of wedding rings. You can make this moment even more beautiful and touching with the help of a wedding vow, which will allow you to express all your love and loyalty to your soul mate. Such a modern wedding tradition as writing vows of fidelity appeared in Russia quite recently, and few newlyweds know what a wedding vow is and how to draw it up correctly. That’s why the Svadbaholik.ru portal will talk about this in this article.

What are wedding vows?

This is a beautifully written text expressing love and fidelity to one's other half, which is usually said during the wedding ceremony immediately after the couple have said their cherished “yes” to each other. A wedding vow can be long or short, in poetry or prose, serious or humorous, in the form of statements by famous people or a “product” of one’s own composition - for every taste, depending on the character of the bride and groom!

An oath usually consists of three blocks:

Introduction - you confess your love and loyalty to your soulmate and talk about your desire to create a strong family union with him (“I take you as my husband and I want you to become my faithful companion, to rejoice and be sad with me...”).
The main part is where you talk about your feelings, why you fell in love with this person, how you met him, what situations made your love even stronger, why you decided to tie the knot with this person, what you achieved together, etc. ( “I met you at that boring party and realized that the evening was not lost yet. We went to watch the stars fall, and at that moment I made my deepest wish, which came true today - to become your wife...").
Conclusion - you state your future obligations and responsibilities, e.g. be to the end in sorrow and joy, do not nag your husband and so on. And don’t forget to thank your loved one for simply being in your life!

If you decide to decorate your celebration with vows, consider these important points regarding this beautiful Western custom:

Types of wedding vows

As we said earlier, there are many types of wedding vows, let's briefly go over them so you can find the right one for you:

A wedding vow in prose, which usually contains touching words of love addressed to your soul mate. It can be entirely a work of one’s own composition or have borrowed parts, for example, beautiful quotes ( “It’s so great to find that special someone you want to annoy for the rest of your life.”. Rita Rander).
Wedding vows in verse (both those composed specifically for the wedding, and poems written by famous poets about love). Here is an example of a vow in her own words that the bride wrote for her wedding:

I met you in the sultry summer,
When it became shallow on the banks of the Oka!
You filled my life with bright light,
And this feeling, Pasha, is forever

Both options can be either serious and touching, or funny and humorous. Which of these to choose is up to you to decide, based on your character and personal preferences, as well as your sense of humor, because your significant other should take jokes in her direction well. Even if you and your guests find your wedding vow funny, your significant other may be offended! Therefore, you should never joke about:

Appearance, even if at home your significant other laughs from his big nose, etc.
The negative side of the relationship (quarrels, etc.).
Deeply personal moments of life together (it’s unlikely that your groom will like your wedding vows if you publicly tell everyone what an amazing lover he is, although this is a great compliment for a man).

Important! Please note that the wedding vow of the bride and groom should reflect the theme of your celebration. For example, if you are having a nautical-themed wedding, talk about your relationship, imagining you as two ships, life as an ocean, etc.

We all understand that what the auntie says at the registry office is very important! “Love each other... support each other... your marriage is registered... please leave the premises.” This is all great, BUT... but let's break the mold! Let the auntie at the registry office speak only for those who came to the registry office to “put a stamp for a tick” and those who could not come up with anything better.

For those who want to express their feelings on their own, who do not need the support of the civil registry office, I suggest coming up with your own unique oath of love and fidelity! This is what is truly wonderful! Tell everyone around you about your feelings and love!

Below I suggest you familiarize yourself with some options for wedding vows. No, I'm not saying that every newlywed couple should memorize the vows below. No! This list of wedding vows is intended to tell you what they can be, so that it will be easier for you, dear newlyweds, to make your own vows.

Wedding vow 1
I ______, take you, ______, to be my wife/husband, to be with you and to support you from this day forward in joy and sorrow, in poverty and prosperity, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.

Wedding vow 2
I ______, I take you, ______, to be my wife/husband. I vow to openly share my life with you. Tell you only the truth about my love. I promise to respect you and tenderly care for you, cherish you and support you for the rest of my life.

Wedding vow 3
I ______, take you, ______, to be my wife. I will be a loving husband. I promise to respect you as a person. Every day you make me better and better. I will love you through good and bad as long as we both live.

Wedding vow 4
I ______, I ask the guests present here to witness the fact that I take you as my wife/husband

Wedding vow 5
______, I openly declare my love for you. I encourage you to share my life as a husband/wife. I promise to respect your needs and accept you as/as you are/as you are. I will be kind, trusting and selfless. And I will do everything possible to ensure that our family life is happy.
Wedding vow 6
______, I want to be with you always. I chose you over others to share my life with you in marriage. I love you as myself and want you to become all you can be. I promise to honor this oath as long as I live.

Wedding vow 7
I______, take you, ______, as my wife for life. I will do everything I can to keep our love alive. I will talk to you and listen to you. I will give you everything and expect the same. Your successes and happiness, sorrows and adversities will be mine.

Wedding vow 8
______, I feel proud to take you as my lawful wife. We have always had those feelings and understanding that can only be experienced with true love. You helped me cope with all the difficulties that faced me. Contributed to my personal growth, increased my self-esteem and helped me become a better person. You helped me become who I am now. And with your help, tomorrow I will become better than I was yesterday. I love the way you love and care for me. I love the way you believe and trust me. I love how beautiful you look for me. I love you and love my life with you. Today, as we begin our lives as husband and wife, I declare that I dedicate my life to you.
Wedding vow 9
______, I take you as my lawful spouse. To say that I love you is to say nothing. It is impossible to briefly express the depth of my feelings. Words cannot express all the respect and love I have for you.
I won't tell you how much I appreciate you, how gentle and caring you are, nor the joy I feel when you laugh, nor the tears I hold back when you hurt, nor the support you give me when it is necessary, nor the pleasure I feel when touching you.
But if I say I love you, it means all of the above.
So let me say, my love for you is getting bigger and bigger every day!

Wedding vow 10
I will hug you when you need it. I will listen to you when you need to talk. I will laugh with you when you are happy and support you when you are sad. I will love you for who you are and help you become who you can be. I will meet old age with you.

Wedding vow 11
______, you are my best friend and my one true love. When I'm with you, I feel like I'm who I want to be and I can't imagine my life without you. You make me smile, support me, take care of me, and are always interested in what I have to say and do. Today, I want to promise to myself and to you, in front of our friends and families, that I will love and honor, protect and respect you all my life.
I vow to trust you and value your opinion and help you. I promise to treat you like my very best friend, as an equal. I will ask for your help when I need it and offer my own. Let's be friends and lovers and grow old together. Let's make our years together the best years of our lives. Once and for all.

Wedding vow 12
You are my best friend, the one I can always trust. You make me cry and laugh, you are honest and wise. You are my strength and you are kindness itself. No matter what, you always love me. You have always helped me cope during bad times and I can't imagine my life without you. Today, I want to promise to myself and to you, in front of our friends and families, to love and honor, protect and respect you all my life.

Wedding vow 13
I promise to remain your friend, always be with you, take care of you, and love you no matter what. I will always share your interests and ideas. I will be with you in your heart and I will cherish you in mine. When you are happy, I will be happy with you. When you feel sad, I will do everything to make you smile and not be sad. I will help you develop as an individual as we work together towards common goals. I will be your friend and spouse, I will recognize that your choices are as important as mine. I promise you love, honesty, loyalty and to be obligatory towards you, and in general, to make your life the happiest.

Wedding vow 14
I______, take you, ______, to be my lawful spouse. I will be a loving wife/husband. I promise to respect and support you.
By marrying you, I vow to continue building the love and friendship we have developed throughout our time together. I also want to be happy that I am with you.
I will love you through thick and thin until death do us part.

Wedding vow 15
______, I take you as my legal spouse. I value the bonds of love that bind us. This is a relationship I haven't had before. I feel your care for me, and I miss your smile and touches when we are far from each other. I love your sensitivity, caring nature, enthusiasm and optimism. I promise to support you in joy and sorrow. I promise to appreciate you and us as we journey through our lives. I am very proud to be your husband/wife.

Wedding vow 16
______, I am proud to be your wife. When you are near, you make me glow with happiness. Knowing that I can lean on your tenderness, support and strength if I need it, my fears recede. You have given me a lot. I love your calmness. Like your smile. I love the way you love me. This is exactly how I always wanted to be loved. You contribute to my personal growth. You listen and support me like no one else. Today, on the first day of our new life, I promise to always be with you.

Wedding vow 17
I ______ promise to give you ______ all my love, comfort and support. Be open and honest all the time.

Wedding vow 18
______, I want to always be with you, wherever you are. I chose you over others to live my life with you.
I will hug you when you need it. I will listen to you when you need to talk. I will laugh with you in moments of fun, and support you in moments of sadness. I will love you, no matter who you are and help you become that in all your endeavors. I will meet old age with you, and will be with you until the end of our days.

Wedding vow 19
I promise to give you the best I have and not to ask for more than you can give me. I promise to respect you as myself and understand that your interests, desires and needs are no less important than mine. I promise to share my whole life with you and bring joy, strength, resourcefulness into our relationship. I promise to be open and honest with you. I promise to go with you through life in the same direction. I promise to love you and be with you through the best of times and the worst of times.

The important oath of the bride and groom at a wedding can be cool, funny, and sometimes touching to tears... Which one you choose is up to you.

The oath tradition came to us from the countries of Western Europe and is quickly taking root, because it is an interesting and creative way to please the guests of the ceremony, and once again express the depth of your feelings to your loved one, especially on your wedding day...

However, it is not always easy to find the right words that would help formulate your thoughts and emotions as accurately as possible and at the same time not make it sound dry and boring to listeners. Therefore, it’s worth taking a look at five simple tips that will diversify the text of your future wedding vow.

Don't be afraid to lead by example

Of course, many people want their speech to be unique. It’s really awkward to confess your love with a memorized text written by some stranger. But that doesn't mean you can't look to the vows of others for inspiration.

Many texts can be found online, and there are also videos from weddings, where you can learn new things not only about the vow itself, but also about the manner of its presentation.

Write everything you think in your wedding vows

People tend to try to embellish reality, but in fact this only stifles the creative impulse. After all, if you don't want certain words to appear in front of your guests, you can cross them out later in the editing process.

By expressing ideas in writing, it is often easier to come to a new solution and perhaps realize that an idea that seemed trivial does not sound so bad...

Remember, the oath of the bride and groom at a wedding is a touching tradition, it is gentle and sensitive, and even if you falter or forget a thought/phrase, you will not be judged, but, on the contrary, will be blamed on such an exciting atmosphere...

Practice in front of the mirror

Some find it easier to write down, while others want to immediately voice their thoughts. One way or another, everyone will have to take two roads, because if as a result you have to pronounce an oath, it’s a good idea to practice so that unpleasant incidents do not arise in the future.

Cool and humorous wedding vow texts:

Text for the touching vow of the bride and groom:

Discuss the format with the future bride or groom

You can choose to have the bride or groom hear your vows for the first time, or you can discuss everything at once, but in any case, it’s worth letting him or her know the overall length of your speech, its style, if that’s important, so that he or she can respond to you prepare a response oath at the level.

Make your vow personal

The individuality of the speech is added by references to jokes that are understandable to the circle of guests, or to common experienced moments. Although it may seem awkward at times, a wedding is a celebration of feelings, so any expression of them should not be frowned upon.

It is believed that making solemn and heartfelt promises before the first kiss at a wedding ceremony is a tradition of European weddings. However, the wedding vow existed at all times in the territory of the former USSR. It was simply pronounced by the registry office employee, and the newlyweds either repeated the words or answered questions.

When to speak

Modern promises at the altar are like short lyrical works, in poetic form or in prose. And the bride and groom, who have decided that there will be a moment of exchanging vows at the wedding, prepare them in advance. The script usually includes a vow of love as follows:

During official registration - at the registry office or wedding palace. Before the bride and groom are declared husband and wife, they pronounce words of love and promises of fidelity. After this, rings are exchanged.
During a wedding or religious registration. In Christianity, the words of the oath can be suggested by the priest who confesses the future newlyweds before the wedding. In Islam, young people do not speak words, but only express agreement with what the imam says. In Judaism, only the groom says the word vow. The entire clan to which the bride or groom belongs is responsible for the promises of the newlyweds in Japan.
Wedding feast - here they usually pronounce comic vows in verse. Usually they are included in the toastmaster’s script and given to the newlyweds to read. Or the young should prepare their words.

To understand how to write your wedding vows, you first need to be alone with yourself. You can turn on the recorder and say words of love. Then listen and write down what you liked. If the writing process reaches a dead end, postpone it until the next day. Sometimes the best wedding vows are confessions made impromptu. But just in case, it’s worth having a hint sheet.

What types of wedding vows are there?

In addition to the fact that the promises and confessions that a couple shares with each other can be in poetry and prose, they can be divided into several categories.

Solemn - pronounced during an official ceremony. Usually the oath consists of 2-3 sentences and ends with words about fidelity and the desire to walk hand in hand until the end of your days.
Religious - words for making a vow are taken from the Holy Scriptures, and they consult with clergy. Such an oath must meet certain standards.
During outdoor ceremonies and themed weddings, newlyweds choose a vow style that will fit into their wedding day. Words are also chosen in line with the wedding.
Comic oaths are more like ditties if written in poetic form.
Borrowed vows from your favorite movies and theater productions. The most popular of them are the vow of Carrie Bradshaw from the movie “Love in the City”, the vows of Monica and Chandler from the television series “Friends”.
Staged - the oath turns into a mini-performance. For example, the bride and groom exchange keys - as symbols of the keys to the heart - and pronounce the words of the oath. Or they plant a rose bush or a tree - as a sign of their love and loyalty to each other.

Examples of vows for the groom

It's easy to say words of love and tenderness in private. It’s quite another to talk about your feelings in front of witnesses. Therefore, it is better to prepare the words of the oath in advance. Below are possible options for a solemn vow of love and fidelity for the groom.

I, (name, surname) at this hour swear to love you (Name of the bride) until the end of my days. I promise to protect, cherish and cherish our feelings. I chose you as my wife and I swear that I will always be a faithful husband and devoted friend.
In front of everyone here, I vow to love you forever. I swear that my tenderness and my fidelity will never disappoint you. I will cherish our happiness and will do everything possible to make it eternal.
I love you and will love you forever. You are the one I chose as my wife. I will be with you in joy, sorrow, illness and old age. You are my destiny, my happiness, my life.

Bride's vow words

Brides find it easier to write their vows. Women are by nature ready to talk about love. To write your oath, you can remember your first meeting, kiss, memorable events and meaningful words. For inspiration, below are examples of a bride's wedding vow.

I take you as my husband and declare that you are my only one and you are in my heart forever. I vow to love you forever, I vow to be faithful until the end of my days. I promise to be a faithful friend and a good housewife. May our happiness grow stronger day by day.
Darling, I swear to you at this solemn moment my endless love. The happiness that you gave me will last as long as we are together. We are at the beginning of the path, and I see our future only with you.
I accept your oath and in return I ask you to hear mine. I swear that I will love you forever. I promise to take care of our happiness. I promise to give my tenderness and affection to you, my only man, until the end of my days. I vow to be a faithful wife and a good housewife.

No wedding ceremony is complete without the vows that the bride and groom make to each other when they exchange wedding rings. The oath is the culmination of the entire wedding ceremony. Wedding vows are a verbal confirmation by each party to remain faithful and love, to share joy and sorrow together.

Like many other wedding traditions, wedding vows are present in the customs of almost everyone. But in each country, the wedding vow ceremony has its own individuality and originality, for example:

In Europe, it is customary to write the words for the oath yourself.
In Eastern cultures, it is not only the newlyweds who swear, but also the relatives present on both sides. This tradition allows us to further strengthen family and kinship ties.
In Jewish culture, only the groom takes the oath, and the bride is exempt from obligations.
Muslims do not have this tradition at all; the mullah reads the holy scripture to the young people, explaining how they should behave in marriage
In Hinduism, it is customary to take seven steps towards each other at a wedding. With every step, the bride and groom say vows and promises

How to write a wedding vow

When preparing a wedding ceremony, very often the bride and groom have a question about how to correctly draw up an oath. Of course, the text of the wedding vow can be borrowed from our website, but it’s still better to write and learn the wedding vow yourself. There are no specific templates for wedding vows, the main thing is that your words come from a pure heart, and that your words do not diverge from your actions. It is recommended to write the oath on a piece of paper. This is necessary so that during the wedding ceremony you do not forget all the prepared words due to excitement.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the algorithm for drawing up wedding vows. What does an oath consist of? Typically, a wedding vow consists of three parts:

The first part is a declaration of love
The second part is revealing your feelings towards your loved one.
The third part is the oath to remain faithful, to love and, under any circumstances, to always be together.

The spoken oath should not be very long; it usually lasts no more than two minutes.

Groom's vows

Since after the wedding the groom becomes the husband and head of the new family, he is traditionally assigned responsibilities - respect for his wife, material support, fidelity, spiritual unity, etc. All of these points can be included in the wedding vow, for example:

I take you to be my lawful wife.
Knowing that in my heart you will always be my one and only, my faithful life partner, and my true love,
I promise to give you my best. What I have and ask you no more than you can give me.
I promise to accept you as you are, because that’s exactly how I loved you.

I promise to be open to you, to share with you my inner fears and feelings, secrets and dreams.
I promise to grow with you to be ready to face any changes, because we both change, in order to keep our relationship alive and exciting.
And, of course, I promise to love you in joy and sorrow and to give you everything I have... completely and always
In front of everyone here, I promise to love you and take care of you. I accept you with all your strengths and weaknesses and in return I ask for the same. I will protect and help you if you need it, and I am ready to walk hand in hand with you all my life.
At that moment when I first saw you, I realized that it was with you that I wanted to walk hand in hand through life. You make me better, kinder, brighter, so I want to promise, no matter what happens, to be faithful and honest with you. To love and respect you, save you from adversity and help in everything. I ask you to become my legal wife and go through life with me. And may the people gathered here witness my sincerity and straightforwardness
Wherever you are, and no matter what happens to you, wear this ring. For even if you lose the whole world, but keep the ring, the world will be born again for you, because all my love for you is contained in it. So, keep it and know that my life now belongs to you
I love you. Today is a special day.
Once upon a time you were just a dream and a prayer.
Thank you for who you are to me.
With our future as bright as God's promise.
I will take care of you, respect you and protect you.
I give you my life my friend and my beloved.

Bride's vows

After the official part of the wedding ceremony, the bride becomes a wife who must be: faithful, become the keeper of the family hearth, give birth and raise children, respect and support her husband in everything. Sample vows before you:

I love you. You are my best friend.
Today I am marrying you.
I promise to encourage and inspire you, to laugh with you
And comfort you in your sorrow.
I promise to love you in good times and bad,
When life seems easy and when life seems hard
When our relationship will be easy and when we will have difficulties.
I promise to take care of you and always deeply honor you.
I promise all this today and all the days of our life together.
ABOUTI promise to give you the best I have, and to ask you no more than you can give me.
I promise to accept you as you are.
I fell in love with your qualities, abilities, outlook on life, I will not try to change you.
I promise to respect you as an individual with your own interests, desires and needs.
And understand that sometimes they are different from my own, but they are no less important than my own.
I promise to be open to you, to share with you my inner fears and feelings, secrets and dreams.
I promise to grow with you to be ready to face any change because we are both changing in order to keep our relationship alive and exciting.
And, of course, I promise to love you in joy and sorrow and to give you everything I have... completely and always
And I would like to grow old with you!
Become ugly and completely gray,
After three children, I will gain some weight!
Feed you homemade food...
Buy a carpet that you don't like,
It will be the main reason for quarrels...
But you know, I want to grow old with you!
And don’t be afraid of wrinkles on your face...
I want to knit warm vests for you,
Which you won't wear
And plant sunflowers under the windows,
Of course they will make you angry...
But I desperately want to grow old with you!
Bring Phenigidine with trembling fingers!
And with gray hair I will be a beauty for you!
And keep repeating: I need you alone!
I always wanted to tell you that you are my happiness, my friend.
I promise to carry our friendship until the day I die.
I vow to understand and inspire you,
Laugh with you and comfort you.
I swear to love you always and never change.
I swear that our relationship will not change,
I swear that I will respect you and accept you for who you are.
All this I promise you today and forever, my friend and husband..
I connect my life with yours, as easily and freely as the Lord gave me life. Wherever you go, I will go with you, whatever you face, I will face. In sickness or in health, in joy or sorrow, in wealth or poverty, I take you as my husband, I give myself only to you.