50 Wedding Vow Examples & Tips For Your Inspiration

Wedding vows are our favorite part of attending a wedding. They are SO sacred. They're so unique from weddings to weddings, and they are the heart of your love story and the essence of your marriage.

It's fun listening to the wedding vows as guests, but when it came to writing our own vows.... WHERE SHOULD WE EVEN BEGIN?!

Previously, we've shared our Top 3 Tips on How To Write Meaningful and Personalized Wedding Vows. Today, we've compiled 50 touching wedding vow examples that will inspire you to express your love on your big day:

Traditional Vows

Traditional wedding vows carry a timeless and classic sentiment. Here are 5 examples you can consider incorporating into your vows.

1. I, [Name], take you, [Partner's Name], to be my lawfully wedded spouse, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do us part.
2. I promise to love you, honor you, and respect you, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, for all the days of my life.
3. I pledge to you my faith and trust, to stand by your side and share my love.
4. I promise to love you unconditionally and to support you in all your dreams and aspirations.
5. I vow to be patient, understanding, and kind.

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Romantic Vows

Here are 10 tear-jerking quotes that might require you to prepare a napkin just in case. :')

1. From this moment forward, I promise to love you not only when the sun shines but also when the storms rage. Our love will be the lighthouse that guides us through the darkest nights.
2. With you, my heart feels at home.
3. You are my once-in-a-lifetime, the missing piece that completes the puzzle of my heart. Today, I give you all of me.
4. In your arms, I've discovered a refuge from life's storms, a haven where love knows no bounds.
5. Today, I vow to be your shelter, your confidant, and your everlasting source of comfort.
6. In your love, I've found the courage to be vulnerable, the strength to be true.
7. You are the chapter I never knew my story needed, the plot twist that made everything fall into place.
8. In your love, I've discovered the courage to dream beyond the limits of reality. Today, I vow to be your partner in turning dreams into reality, building a life that surpasses even our wildest imaginations.
9. With you, I have found my best friend, my soulmate, and my greatest companion in the journey of life.
10. I choose you not because you complete me, but because you complement me in the most extraordinary way.

Funny Vows

1. I vow to love you for all your quirks and weird habits, because they're what make you uniquely you.I promise to love you even when you're hangry, to cherish you even when you steal all the blankets.
2. I promise to always laugh at your jokes, even the ones that aren't funny. Because your laughter is music to my ears, and your smile is my favorite sight.
3. I vow to love you more than bacon, and that's saying a lot. Because just like bacon, you make everything better.
4. I vow to share my desserts with you, even though I know you'll eat most of it anyway. 
5. With this ring, I give you my hand, my heart, and my Netflix password.
6. I vow to grow old with you, even if we both end up looking like wrinkled raisins.
7. I promise to love you even when you leave the toilet seat up (but please try to remember).
8. I vow to be your biggest fan, except when your team is playing against mine.
9. I vow to never judge your questionable karaoke choices (but I might secretly record them).
10. I promise to always listen to your rants and complaints, even if I've already heard them three times that day.

About Your Love Story

In your vows, you can include a segment that encapsulate your unique love story. Here are more examples to inspire you:

1. From the moment our paths crossed, my heart knew it had found its forever home.
2. Our love story began with small talk at a friend's birthday party, but it has since unfolded into a lifetime of laughter and joy.
3. They say love strikes like lightning, but ours was a slow burn, a quiet ember that blossomed into a fire that warms my soul to this day.
4. You challenged me to be braver, kinder, and the best version of myself.
5. With every step on this journey, my love for you has grown deeper and stronger.
6. The way you look at me makes me feel like the only person in the universe. You see not just my flaws, but also my potential.
7. You are the missing piece I never knew I needed. You fit so perfectly into my life, making me whole in ways I never thought possible.
8. They say love is a battlefield, but with you, it's a haven, a safe harbor where I can be my true self, completely accepted and unconditionally loved.
9. Our love story may not be a grand epic, but it's uniquely ours, filled with moments big and small.
10. I vow to be your confidant, your cheerleader, your shoulder to cry on, and your biggest supporter, through life's triumphs and tribulations.
11. You are the answer to all my prayers.
12. They say true love is rare, but I know I've found it in you. You are my best friend, my soulmate, and the love of my life.

About Overcoming Adversity

While we wish that all love stories are about fairytales and unicorns, the truth is that love often encounters hardships. And a couple grows stronger each time they overcome adversity together.

1. Our love story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, twists and turns. Yet, in every dip and climb, our hands have remained firmly intertwined, a symbol of our unbreakable bond.
2. We've been through many storms, but each time our love emerged unscathed, stronger and more resilient.
3. Our love story is a testament to the beauty that can arise from adversity. Through every trial, we've not just survived but thrived.
4. Together, we've turned obstacles into stepping stones, transforming adversity into the foundation of a love that's unshakable.
5. Our love is a phoenix rising from the ashes of adversity, resilient and ever-glowing.
6. I pledge to continue facing life's challenges with you, knowing that adversity is simply another opportunity for us to grow stronger.
7. Our love has endured the harshest winters and emerged into the warmth of spring. Today, I promise to be your constant source of warmth, facing any adversity with you, confident that our love will always bloom anew.
8. Together, we are a formidable team that can take on any challenges we face in life.
9. I promise to be your sanctuary, your refuge, and your unwavering supporter in every challenge we face.
10. With you, I've learned the true meaning behind "Two is better than one."
11. Life threw its fair share of storms our way, but through it all, your hand in mine was the anchor that kept me steady.
12. Together, we can weather any storm, overcome any obstacle.
13. With you by my side, I know there's nothing we can't achieve.

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