The vows you take to become husband and wife are very special. Over the years many people decided to make up their own versions and today there are many different ways to make this special commitment to each other.
Most tend to follow the traditional vows of love, cherish, sickness, health, better or worse but many woman are understandably uncomfortable with the traditional obey part! That stems from a different time when that was expected.
Writing your own vows can be very emotional and are therefore words to cherish. Writing them into your order of service allows everyone to enjoy these special words with you and provides an excellent keepsake of the day.
Some couples are religious and this will be reflected in the words they choose. If you are to be married in a religious ceremony then it would be wise to check with the officiant incase there are words that you may not deviate from.
Other couples favour a more light hearted approach and opt for non-traditional secular vows and some even prefer the humorous approach!! Believe it or not you can get vows from Dr Suess!!
Whatever you choose to do, and there is plenty of choice out there, make sure you pick words that have special meaning for you and your partner and ones that you are both comfortable with.
Enjoy your day!!!
Lorna Mclaren has an information website http://www.a1-ourwedding.com that can help advise you on most areas of your special day from the comfort of your armchair!
AP - Georgia Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss handed the GOP a firewall against Democrats eager to flex their newfound political muscle in Washington, winning a bruising runoff battle Tuesday night that had captured the national limelight.
AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday as part of a U.S. effort to ease tensions in the region after a three-day terrorist attack killed 171 people in India's financial capital.
AP - Defense Secretary Robert Gates signaled a willingness Tuesday to forge ahead with two key priorities for the incoming Obama administration: accelerating the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and shutting down the Guantanamo Bay detention center.
AP - The government must toughen its monitoring of the $700 billion financial bailout to ensure that banking institutions limit their top executives' pay and comply with other restrictions, federal auditors said Tuesday in the first comprehensive review of the rescue package.
AP - A Girl Scout leader and her husband were arrested after an emaciated, terrified and nearly naked 17-year-old showed up at a gym with a chain locked to his ankle, saying he had just fled his captors, authorities said Tuesday.
AP - The divorce rate among soldiers and Marines increased last year as military marriages suffered continuing stress from America's two ongoing wars. There were an estimated 10,200 failed marriages in the active duty Army and 3,077 among Marines, according to figures obtained by The Associated Press for the budget year ended Sept. 30.
AP - In Richard Nixon's time, all the president's men fretted about threats on every front: disquiet out on the streets, disloyalty inside the administration and trouble from political opponents who had to be discredited at any cost.
AP - Danny Granger scored 32 points and led Indiana back from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit, and Troy Murphy tipped in a missed shot at the buzzer to complete an improbable 118-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Reuters - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday as part of urgent U.S. efforts to ease tension between India and Pakistan that has surged over the Mumbai attacks.
Reuters - South Korea moved on Wednesday to help local banks through a cash crunch gripping the global financial system as central banks around the world were expected to cut interest rates again to support their fast flagging economies.
Reuters - A top lawmaker predicted Washington would approve a bailout for U.S. automakers after they submitted survival plans, and General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC said they needed an immediate infusion of cash to avoid failures.
Reuters - President-elect Barack Obama moved swiftly toward wrapping up his cabinet appointments on Wednesday with the selection of rival-turned-supporter Bill Richardson as secretary of commerce.
Reuters - Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss easily won a run-off election in Georgia on Tuesday, denying Democrats the chance for a 60-seat "super majority" in the Senate that would have enabled them to pass legislation virtually at will.
Reuters - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who will stay on under Barack Obama, said on Tuesday he supported the president-elect's Iraq policy but declined to back his proposed timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Reuters - Oil rose toward $48 a barrel on Wednesday, recovering from a tumble of more than $100 off July peaks, but the upside could be limited, with further signs of weakening oil demand expected in upcoming weekly U.S. oil data.
Reuters - New York Gov. David Paterson has famous names to choose from in picking a replacement for Sen. Hillary Clinton, including a Kennedy, a Cuomo and even another Clinton, as in the former president of the United States.
AFP - Hundreds of anti-government protesters packed up and left Bangkok's airports on Wednesday after a crippling siege, as authorities assured angry tourists that flights would resume within 24 hours.
AFP - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in New Delhi Wednesday to try and ease India-Pakistan tensions over the Mumbai attacks, as US intelligence blamed a Pakistan-based militant group.
You've made the plunge, you've decided to get married. Congratulations!Don't think about... Read More
There is an overwhelming demand for high quality, custom stationery that really... Read More
A 2005 mother of bride dress tends to have a different look... Read More
Ahh . . . sweet romance.The flowers. The chocolate. The late night... Read More
You want the perfect wedding dress, so you have made it a... Read More
Sometimes a wedding arch is a no-brainer way to spruce up your... Read More
When it comes to your wedding services, nobody wants to spend too... Read More
In the next six months, my son, daughter,... Read More
The possibilities are endless when it comes to creating (or choosing) wedding... Read More
Ah! It's the wedding night. You've cut the cake, drank the toast,... Read More
Whatever your religious affiliation, or whatever you'd like to experience, there is... Read More
If the fires of passion in your marriage have been reduced nearly... Read More
As a travel professional considering an exotic island wedding was a logical... Read More
If you're looking to the internet for help with your wedding plans,... Read More
One of the best benefits of marriage is that you have a... Read More
There's an important question that you need to ask the marriage counselor... Read More
Wedding dresses are literally the icing on the cake on every bride's... Read More
Choosing who should walk down the aisle with you is not as... Read More
Beach weddings are popular but they do present "special issues".Failing to consider... Read More
Well you may not become a billionaire or even a millionaire, but... Read More
Sure you want your guests to enjoy themselves at your wedding reception,... Read More
Just like weddings, receptions are often theme based as well. Reception themes... Read More
My daughter and fiancé have finally set the "big day" but now... Read More
The relationship expert on i.village.com, I am the author of many books... Read More
Wedding shower favors are a way to extend gratitude from the bride-to-be... Read More
If your husband is faithful, you have much to be thankful for.... Read More
Reading this article does not necessarily mean that if you are married... Read More
Of course, times have changed and there are occasions where the traditional... Read More
The term and role "Maid of Honor" is sometimes confusing, and desperately... Read More
Ask someone why they had, or are having an affair and you... Read More
Not so many years ago, the proposition of a wedding website would... Read More
Your wedding is quite possibly the most important day of your life... Read More
You have your band (around your finger), now it's time to find... Read More
It is wrong if you thought that typical British weddings are starving... Read More
A wedding is one of life's major rites of passage. It is... Read More
Deciding the menu is a pretty simple affair. Once you've chosen your... Read More
Many wives cheat on their husbands. This could be due to the... Read More
Mexico, a country rich in arts and ancient cultures and strategically located... Read More
How do you handle arguments that lead to heated exchanges with your... Read More
Every couple wants wonderful photos of their wedding day that capture the... Read More
Embarking upon a marriage is a wonderful time in life - emotions... Read More
Whether your wedding will be coming up roses, daffodils, or something else,... Read More
Selecting a wedding gown is possibly one of the most exciting things... Read More
Why does Co-dependence arise? Well because two or more individuals make an... Read More
Apparently for a person to get married is like burning the candle... Read More
Your wedding rings were meant to last a lifetime. They are the... Read More
Imagine the cheapest wedding you'd like. You have to pay the $55.00... Read More
To paraphrase a song, "Are you doing it more, but enjoying it... Read More
When it comes to marriage, there are things that you are responsible... Read More
While you may be headed to Las Vegas for a quickie wedding... Read More
Most brides become obsessed with throwing the perfect wedding. The bride-zilla persona... Read More
Just as there are a variety of wedding packages available, Maui wedding... Read More
There is nothing more romantic than a wedding by water especially at... Read More
Vital tips on making your own wedding invitations - by Claire, Invitation... Read More
Whether we like it or not current trends in engagement rings say... Read More
Wedding receptions are expensive affairs and can set you back a pretty... Read More
Taking the hassle out of finding your perfect and unique wedding dress.Getting... Read More
So, you've just got engaged.Whether you are a man or a woman... Read More
The more realistic you are as you prepare for marriage, the more... Read More
Most visitors to Hawaii would agree that Maui is the most beautiful... Read More
When it comes to your catering services for your wedding, there are... Read More
Let's talk about writing love letters.Not candy coated pap. Not romance novel... Read More
The beginning of the journey of two souls begins with their vows... Read More
John's cousin, Grace, is getting married in Liverpool, UK and he lives... Read More
Think creatively and add a personal touch to your special event with... Read More
Reading this article does not necessarily mean that if you are married... Read More
Since Maui and Hawaii in general have been blessed with the most... Read More
Love should not blind a couple to the realities of their legal... Read More
A 50th anniversary gift commemorates a milestone most married couples wish to... Read More
So you've been in that perfect relationship for some time now. You've... Read More
When one thinks of a promise ring it is common to think... Read More
Bridal showers are one of many pre-wedding parties and are great fun.... Read More
Would you like to have a stronger, healthier, more enjoyable marriage? I... Read More
Not only do individuals who follow Time Magazine's "Eight Steps Toward a... Read More
Thousands of years ago, the Celts, a group of independent tribes spread... Read More
That first wedding was a dream, a gorgeous long white wedding dress,... Read More
Is it to be a summer wedding or winter wedding? Do you... Read More
Even though it's a great tradition with a long history, some couples... Read More
When Maria Callas first appeared on the international scene, she sang like... Read More
The big day is not all about the bride; the groom is... Read More
Deik and Kim, remember that marriage is a COVENANT relationship. It is... Read More
The formula for marital harmony and success is not a mysterious secret.... Read More
Are you in the process of planning that last special party for... Read More
When planning your event you should go with the most qualified individual... Read More
Traditionally at weddings the speechs are made after the wedding dinner but... Read More
No matter how well you plan all the aspects of the wedding,... Read More
According to the Encarta Dictionary, love is an intense feeling of tender... Read More
As a personal and professional development coach, I have listened to scores... Read More
You have your band (around your finger), now it's time to find... Read More
Details, details, details. Paying attention to details, that's what makes a good... Read More
Depending on your personal preferences and the preferences of your husband or... Read More
When it comes to placing your new diamond in a setting there... Read More
My husband and I have a perfect marriage.There. I said it.Now some... Read More
If there are wedding bells in your future, then surely there are... Read More
Marriage & Wedding Marriage & Wedding |