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