{"id":36554,"date":"2018-01-31T09:34:11","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T14:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=36554"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:30:47","slug":"how-to-write-heartfelt-vows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-write-heartfelt-vows","title":{"rendered":"How To Write Heartfelt Vows: Tips From Toronto\u2019s Top Wedding Officiants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Writing your own wedding vows is the perfect way to personalize your wedding! Depending on how you want your ceremony to feel, you can add some comedy that will have your guests roaring with laughter, or go in the opposite direction and pull on the heartstrings &#8211; the stage is yours to do what you wish!<\/p> <p>While personalizing your vows seems like the obvious choice, it can get overwhelming pretty fast. How long should they be? What should you talk about? How personal is <em>too<\/em> personal? The struggle is real. If you&#8217;re recently engaged, and currently having trouble writing your own vows, we&#8217;ve got you covered! We asked some of Toronto&#8217;s top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/officiants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wedding officiants<\/a> to weigh in on 10 tips to help you get started. Happy writing!<\/p> <hr \/> <h2>1. Start writing early<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Give yourself some dedicated time and maybe a deadline to ponder and write your vows. I suggest having your ceremony, including your vows, finalized 3-4 weeks before your wedding so you\u2019re not feeling rushed and can actually enjoy the experience.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDUgMTA2IiB3aWR0aD0iMTA1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRk1hcnRpbi5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTA1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Martin Frith\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Martin Frith<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Ceremonies with Choice<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class='visible-xs'>\t<div class=\"featured-vendors-title left-red-block col-xs-12\">Vendors Featured in this Article<\/div> \t<div 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Get inspired<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Fresh inspiration can be found everywhere. Online research, quotes, a loved joke from a your favourite comedian, lyrics from a retro song, a romantic ballad, a scene from a favourite rom-com... what about asking your parents what their wedding vows were?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgNDAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMSUyRjIwMTctMTEtMDdfMTEyOS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Sarah Bunnett-Gibson\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Sarah Bunnett-Gibson<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Sarah Bunnett-Gibson Wedding Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>We find inspiration in many places. You can read what others have captured, and I also encourage couples to look at some of their own material. For example, letters, anniversary cards or notes you\u2019ve written to each other are great reminders about why you want to spend the rest of your lives together.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDUgMTA2IiB3aWR0aD0iMTA1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRk1hcnRpbi5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTA1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Martin Frith\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Martin Frith<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Ceremonies with Choice<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>I help my couples write their vows and I also supply samples and templates. Look for an Officiant who is willing to share their experience. There are also a lot of ideas on the internet to get your juices flowing!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMzAgMTMwIiB3aWR0aD0iMTMwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEzMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRjIwMTgtMDEtMDNfMTcxNy5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTMwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjEzMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Beth MacKenzie\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Beth MacKenzie<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Weddings for Everyone<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>3. Do some research<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>If you\u2019re struggling to find the right words, buy a thesaurus. It\u2019ll help you to avoid repeating yourself. Words such as \u2018love\u2019 and \u2018honour\u2019 are naturally popular, but there are plenty of other terms you can include as well. Still stuck? You can always ask your Officiant for a list of vows to choose from or look vows up on the internet to inspire you. Once you narrow things down, you will be surprised at how easily they come together.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyMDAgMjAwIiB3aWR0aD0iMjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjIwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRk1hdXJlZW4ucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIyMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Maureen McLellan\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Maureen McLellan<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">I Marry U - Wedding Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Do some research. There is no specific formula for vows, though they should reflect the uniqueness of the couple in tone, wording and style. Some couples may be more sentimental, others playful, or traditional. In the case of one couple, they were both list keepers, so their vows were in three parts which they did responsively; \u2018What I love about you\u2019, \u2018What I love about us\u2019, and then they finished with a traditional vow.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDUgMTA2IiB3aWR0aD0iMTA1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRk1hcnRpbi5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTA1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Martin Frith\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Martin Frith<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Ceremonies with Choice<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/PurpleTreePhotography0030.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-36048 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgNjAwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMCUyRlB1cnBsZVRyZWVQaG90b2dyYXBoeTAwMzAuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjkwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2MDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Heartfelt Vows\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\"  \/><\/a><span class=\"caption\">Photo Courtesy of <a class=\"listing-mentionable listing-mentionable-enabled listing-mentionable-enabled\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/purple-tree-wedding-photography\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-listing=\"6382\">Purple Tree Wedding Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>4. Establish tone<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p> Begin by discussing the tone of your vows with your partner. If one of you writes serious, traditional vows and the other's are humorous, the humorous vows could seem disrespectful or dismissive. Therefore make sure that you are in agreement if you want your vows to be poetic, romantic or a mix of both with a little humour included.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OSA5OSIgd2lkdGg9Ijk5IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijk5IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmV2ZW50c291cmNlLmNhJTJGYmxvZyUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxNyUyRjExJTJGMS0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OSIgZGF0YS1oPSI5OSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Rinette Emerson\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Rinette Emerson<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Enduring Promises<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Discuss together the style you want your vows to be. Will they be serious, spiritual, silly, or sentimental? How about romantic and elegant, quirky and unique? Your vows are truly the heart of your whole ceremony.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgNDAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMSUyRjIwMTctMTEtMDdfMTEyOS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Sarah Bunnett-Gibson\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Sarah Bunnett-Gibson<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Sarah Bunnett-Gibson Wedding Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>5. Talk about your relationship<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Include how you met, what you love about them, what you love doing as a couple, their habit that drives you crazy. Talk about something funny that\u2019s happened and\/or something that was very meaningful in your relationship. Talk about your past, present and future. Speak of common ideas, hopes and dreams.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMzAgMTMwIiB3aWR0aD0iMTMwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEzMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRjIwMTgtMDEtMDNfMTcxNy5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTMwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjEzMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Beth MacKenzie\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Beth MacKenzie<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Weddings for Everyone<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Share some highlights from your journey together; how you met, when you knew he\/she was the one, your proposal, etc. Tell your partner what you really like about them. Speak about their character - not just their physical features - such as honesty, compassion, dedication, love, gentleness and strength of spirit.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyMjUgMjI1IiB3aWR0aD0iMjI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjIyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRm1hcnR0aS5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iMjI1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjIyNSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Martti Pajunen\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Martti Pajunen<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Kettle Creek Weddings<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Vows should most importantly be representative of the couple. Vows are not one size fits all. They should speak to who you are, and what you imagine. If you love to have fun, let that be reflected in your vows. Romantic? Let that be the overall feeling; and so on. This is one part of the ceremony which is easily personalized.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyMDAgMjAwIiB3aWR0aD0iMjAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjIwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRk1hdXJlZW4ucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjIwMCIgZGF0YS1oPSIyMDAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Maureen McLellan\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Maureen McLellan<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">I Marry U - Wedding Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>6. Speak from the heart<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>What made you fall in love with them? I had vows spoken where the groom told the bride he has loved her for X minutes - it was something like 6 million minutes. It was priceless and he used it a few times during his vows. Make it heartfelt to all and bring it with a touch of humour. What does your spouse do that makes your heart skip a beat, laugh until you cry, and make you want to wake up beside them for the rest of your life? Be comfortable with the words you choose. Tell your spouse what they have done to make you a better person. Be real, be yourself. Let your guests feel the love you share together through your words.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMzAgMTMwIiB3aWR0aD0iMTMwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEzMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRjIwMTgtMDEtMDNfMTcxNy5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTMwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjEzMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Beth MacKenzie\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Beth MacKenzie<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Weddings for Everyone<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Be aware of your feelings and how you can express them through your vows. Remember that this is your special day, your heart is full, and you are about to begin a new chapter with your loved one.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTMgMjUzIiB3aWR0aD0iMjUzIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI1MyIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMSUyRjIwMTctMTEtMTNfMTIwMS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMjUzIiBkYXRhLWg9IjI1MyIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Jonny Belinko\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Jonny Belinko<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Jonny Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/AliciaThurston0024.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-37013 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5MDAgNjAwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMSUyRkFsaWNpYVRodXJzdG9uMDAyNC5qcGciIGRhdGEtdz0iOTAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjYwMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Heartfelt Vows\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><span class=\"caption\">Photo Courtesy of <a class=\"listing-mentionable listing-mentionable-disabled listing-mentionable-disabled\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-listing=\"8762\">Alicia Thurston Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>7. Come up with a few meaningful promises<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>The true essence of your vows are the promises you make to each other \u2013 so make them as meaningful and realistic to both of you. They are meant to reflect the commitment you are prepared to make to each other as you enter married life.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTMgMjUzIiB3aWR0aD0iMjUzIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI1MyIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMSUyRjIwMTctMTEtMTNfMTIwMS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMjUzIiBkYXRhLWg9IjI1MyIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Jonny Belinko\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Jonny Belinko<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Jonny Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Whatever you decide to promise your partner, go with your strengths. If you are naturally light-hearted, then combine some humour with your life-long commitments. However, if you are a more conservative couple, traditional promises may work best. The best advice I can offer, however, is to try and stay calm. If you make a mistake, laugh it off, and keep going, you won\u2019t be the first or last to do so. And if emotions get the best of you that\u2019s okay, because if you don\u2019t show some real emotion on your wedding day, something\u2019s wrong!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OSA5OSIgd2lkdGg9Ijk5IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijk5IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmV2ZW50c291cmNlLmNhJTJGYmxvZyUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxNyUyRjExJTJGMS0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OSIgZGF0YS1oPSI5OSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Rinette Emerson\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Rinette Emerson<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Enduring Promises<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>8. Avoid being too clich\u00e9<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Try to make your vows as unique and reflective of your own personalities as possible. Avoid using borrowed phrases that may sound nice but will ring hollow with people who know you \u2013 i.e., the attendees.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAyNTMgMjUzIiB3aWR0aD0iMjUzIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjI1MyIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMSUyRjIwMTctMTEtMTNfMTIwMS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMjUzIiBkYXRhLWg9IjI1MyIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Jonny Belinko\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Jonny Belinko<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Jonny Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>This moment of the wedding day is really about you both, who you really are. It's okay to include an inside joke hidden in your vows; it's fine that your guests may not understand it. Adding some humour can help save you from tears and running mascara; enjoy a little good-natured laugh instead.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgNDAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTclMkYxMSUyRjIwMTctMTEtMDdfMTEyOS5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iNDAwIiBkYXRhLWg9IjQwMCIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Sarah Bunnett-Gibson\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Sarah Bunnett-Gibson<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Sarah Bunnett-Gibson Wedding Officiant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>9. Keep it simple<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote left\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Consider vows as the \u2018public personal\u2019; you don\u2019t need to bare your soul. A simple formula is to include 3 elements; past, present, a future. For example, when we met, I could not have imagined the joy you\u2019ve brought to my life and I look forward to growing old with you. Remember, it\u2019s impossible to capture all you appreciate about the other or the complexity of your relationship, so pick just a couple of qualities you appreciate the most and weave them in.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMDUgMTA2IiB3aWR0aD0iMTA1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMTglMkYwMSUyRk1hcnRpbi5wbmciIGRhdGEtdz0iMTA1IiBkYXRhLWg9IjEwNiIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Martin Frith\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Martin Frith<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Ceremonies with Choice<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2>10. Practice out loud<\/h2> <div class=\"blockquote_author\"><div class=\"blockquote right\"><div class=\"inner-quote\"><p>Practice saying your vows aloud. Sometimes, we write things that look good on paper but are awkward when spoken. Hearing it will help you know what they will sound like to your fianc\u00e9 and wedding guests. This will also give you a chance to time how long it takes to say your vows.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"details detail-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OSA5OSIgd2lkdGg9Ijk5IiBoZWlnaHQ9Ijk5IiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmV2ZW50c291cmNlLmNhJTJGYmxvZyUyRndwLWNvbnRlbnQlMkZ1cGxvYWRzJTJGMjAxNyUyRjExJTJGMS0xLmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI5OSIgZGF0YS1oPSI5OSIgZGF0YS1iaXA9IiI+PC9zdmc+\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"Photo of Rinette Emerson\"\/><div class=\"author-wrap\"><span class=\"quote-author\">Rinette Emerson<\/span><span class=\"quote-position\">Officiant<\/span><div class=\"quote-event\">Enduring Promises<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Writing your own wedding vows is the perfect way to personalize your wedding! Depending on how you want your ceremony to feel, you can add some comedy that will have your guests roaring with laughter, or go in the opposite direction and pull on the heartstrings &#8211; the stage is yours to do what you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":69216,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-36554","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tips-tricks"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Writing Heartfelt Vows: Tips From Toronto Wedding Officiants<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We asked some of Toronto&#039;s top wedding officiants to weigh in on 10 tips on how to write the most unforgettable, heartfelt vows!\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Writing Heartfelt Vows: Tips From Toronto Wedding Officiants\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"We asked some of Toronto&#039;s top wedding officiants to weigh in on 10 tips on how to write the most unforgettable, heartfelt vows!\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-write-heartfelt-vows\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Toronto &amp; 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