Traditional Wedding Vows: Timeless Words with Personal Meaning
Classic vows that have stood the test of time, and how to make them feel personal.
Example Traditional Wedding Vows
"I, [Name], take you, [Name], to be my wedded spouse, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part."
"With this ring, I thee wed. With my body, I thee worship. With all my worldly goods, I thee endow. I promise to love and comfort you, honor and keep you, and forsaking all others, be faithful to you as long as we both shall live."
"I take you as my partner, my equal, and my love. In the presence of these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you as long as we both shall live. I take you with all your faults and your strengths as I offer myself to you with my own."
Tips for Writing Traditional Wedding Vows
- Traditional doesn't mean impersonal — add one specific sentence that is uniquely yours
- Check with your officiant on the exact wording expected
- Consider writing a personal addition that follows the traditional vows
- Don't be afraid to honor tradition — it exists because it's meaningful
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