Beautiful Wedding Vows

I like the idea of writing our own vows, nothing too slushy, but meaningful and full of love and appreciation. 

Here are some top tips from TheWeddingPlanner.co.uk for writing your own vows:

If it is a civil ceremony you can get involved in practically the whole service. But remember, there can be no religious content and because it is a legal procedure you will have to work within the guidelines of the law.

• You should work closely with your minister or registrar who needs to approve your written vows at least a month before the wedding. 
• Decide whether you want one wedding vow that you both say or, have individual vows. If individual, try to keep them both the same length.
• As your vows are a public declaration for others to witness, it is advisable not to make them too intimate.  
• This is your chance to include your children, family and friends
• Write down all the special times you’ve experienced together: how it felt when you realized you were in love; how your partner has supported you during difficult times; how you feel marriage will change your life together; how you see your futures in 30 years time; if you have children, how family life has been made special
• To inspire you, look in poetry books and books of quotations under “love” and “marriage” and watch your favourite love story movie; note your feelings and emotions
• Use a thesaurus to find love related words so not to repeat too often
• Condense your notes to about 120 well chosen words and expressions
• Include your guests by asking for their blessing and support
• Practice reading it out loud in front of a trusted friend
• When you are happy with it, give a copy to your registrar or minister
• On the day, speak slowly and clearly and loud enough for everyone to hear

I have found a few examples of lovely wedding vows online that really do say what I would like to say on the 'big day' :) 

So I thought I would share these with you, you never know they might be ideal for you too!

I love this from Perfect Wedding on Facebook;

Traditional Vs None-Traditional:

I actually stumbled across this on Google a while back, it is cute:

I love this:

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens.

A good marriage must be created.

In marriage the little things are the big things.

It is never being too old to hold hands.

It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.

It is never going to sleep angry.

It is at no time taking the other for granted;

the courtship should not end

with the honeymoon, it should continue through the years.

It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.

It is standing together facing the world.

It is forming a circle of love that gathers the whole family.

It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice,

but in the spirit of joy. It is speaking words of appreciation

and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.

It is not looking for perfection in each other.

It is cultivating flexibility, patience,

understanding and a sense of humor.

It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.

It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow old.

It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.

It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,

dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.

It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.

Source: MyWeddingVows.com