| The exchanging of wedding vows is a symbolic | | | | If you are reading this and you went with the |
| part of a wedding. The exchange of promises | | | | traditional wedding vows and wish you had |
| between the bride and groom can be both | | | | not, do not worry you can always renew your |
| emotional and moving. | | | | vows and have the wedding you want!. |
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| There are many different ideas when it comes | | | | Still unsure if you should go for traditional |
| to wedding vows, some people believe that you | | | | wedding vows or write your own? To help you |
| should stick with tradition some do not at | | | | make the decision simply read them, do they |
| the end of the day it is down to the | | | | convey the words you want to say to the |
| individual. | | | | person you are about to marry? |
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| Symbolizing your wedding vows can be one of | | | | Do you feel if you added a little it would be |
| the most significant parts of your wedding, | | | | better? If so, do it! Do not worry that you |
| using candles such as unity candles is just | | | | are not a poet and do not know where to |
| one way. | | | | start, there is plenty of help out there! You |
| | | | can even pay someone to do this for you, all |
| Unity candles are becoming a very popular way | | | | they will need is information about yourself |
| to symbolize your wedding vows, so much so it | | | | and the person you want the vows written for. |
| is now becoming part of the tradition. | | | | |
| | | | Try to get inspiration from other peoples |
| No rules apply when lighting the candles as | | | | vows, there are books widely available to you |
| they hold no religious connotations, most | | | | both via the internet or from your local |
| people simply do it after the wedding vows | | | | library. Do not try and do this at a time |
| have been exchanged. | | | | when you are stressed or rushing, this |
| | | | important part should be done when you have |
| You do not have to use the traditional | | | | taken some time out and can really think |
| written wedding vows you could write your | | | | about it. |
| own, or add a personal touch to original | | | | |
| wording. By writing your own you will make | | | | Try not to worry about being nervous you |
| your wedding more individual and will share | | | | won't be the only one I promise! Make sure |
| your thoughts with your chosen one and | | | | you rehearse the words many times before your |
| guests. | | | | wedding day so that you feel comfortable. |
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| If you do decide to write your own wedding | | | | One way to practise your vows is to do so in |
| vows try not to be too personal and intimate, | | | | front of a mirror or ask a friend to be your |
| save these words for a moment when it is just | | | | audience. This will boost your confidence and |
| the two of you. Having said that, your guests | | | | as well as help you learn the words. |
| will be more moved and interested if the | | | | |
| words are heartfelt and loving. | | | | If the idea of reciting your wedding vows |
| | | | without having them written down is worrying |
| The internet can provide you with an enormous | | | | you then take them on a piece of paper and |
| catalog of wedding vows from which you can | | | | read them, you can dress the paper up so it |
| get ideas for your own. | | | | fits your wedding theme. |
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| Writing your vows with your partner can be a | | | | Above all, enjoy it, remember how much you |
| breathtaking moment, however you may prefer | | | | love the person standing in front of you, if |
| to keep your words to yourself until the | | | | you slip up or get chocked up take a breath, |
| moment you exchange them | | | | there is no need to rush its your day and |
| | | | everyone there will understand. |