Stuck on writing your wedding vows?

Writing your own wedding vows or promises can seem like a deeply romantic and meaningful task - and it absolutely is - but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. 

In fact, many couples find themselves surprised by how challenging it can be to put their feelings into words. You’re trying to capture the depth of your love, your hopes for the future, and the promises you want to live by, all in a few short minutes, in front of everyone you care about. The pressure to make them heartfelt, personal, and memorable can sometimes lead to overthinking or even writer’s block.

If you’re feeling stuck, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to start from scratch. Sometimes a little inspiration is all it takes to get the words flowing. I have curated 34 wedding vow suggestions to help you get started. Whether you’re looking for something sweet and simple, poetic and romantic, or lighthearted and fun, there’s likely something in this list that will spark an idea or help you articulate what you already feel. 

Read through them with an open heart. You might just find a phrase or sentiment that resonates perfectly with your relationship.

Classic & Timeless Vows 

1. I promise to love you, honour you, and stand beside you for all the days of our lives.
2. I promise to be your partner in all things – to laugh with you, comfort you, and grow with you.
3. I choose you, today and every day, as the one I will love and cherish, in good times and in bad.
4. I promise to support your dreams, to respect our differences, and to always seek common ground.
5. I give you my heart, my hand, and my word that I will walk beside you through all of life’s seasons.
6. I promise to be your biggest cheerleader and to support you, every step of the way.

Romantic & Poetic Vows 

6. You are my heart’s quiet place, and my loudest joy. I vow to love you fiercely and gently, always.
7. With you, I have found my home. I promise to build a life with you full of warmth, wonder, and wild love.
8. I vow to love you as you are and as we both grow, with patience, faith, and endless devotion.
9. I promise to be the calm in your storm, the laughter in your silence, and the light in your darkest days.
10. I give you my heart not only for today, but for all the days we’re lucky enough to share.

Spiritual & Soulful Vows 

11. I honour the divine light in you that called me home to myself. I vow to walk this sacred path by your side.
12. I see your soul, and I choose it - again and again - with gratitude and awe.
13. I promise to nurture our bond as a living, breathing thing – with love, presence, and prayerful devotion.
14. In you, I have found a kindred spirit. I promise to honour our union as a gift from something greater than us.
15. I choose you as my life’s companion, with trust in the journey, and faith in the love that brought us here.

Modern & Heartfelt Vows 

16. I promise to grow with you, learn with you, and change with you – always with love at the centre.
17. I vow to be your teammate, your sounding board, your partner in chaos and calm.
18. I promise to show up with honesty, kindness, and a whole lot of snacks when you need them most!

Fun & Playful Vows 

21. I promise to always share my (chocolate, pizza, chips…) even when you said you didn’t want any.
22. I vow to never go to bed angry… unless you steal the covers again.
23. I promise to keep life fun, weird, and full of inside jokes we’ll explain to no one.
24. I vow to be your partner in adventure, Netflix, and navigating the big and little things in life.

Family-Focused Vows (if applicable) 

26. I vow to love not only you, but the family we’ve created and those we hold dear.
27. I promise to honour your role as a parent and to walk beside you with love, patience, and unity.
28. I vow to build a home with you filled with laughter, learning, and unconditional love.
29. I promise to show our children the love we share by living it out each and every day.
30. I will celebrate the family we are and the family we become, with all my heart.

Short & Simple Vows 

31. I love you. I choose you. I promise to walk beside you, always.
32. With you, I am home. With you, I am whole.
33. I give you all that I am, and all that I will become.
34. Every day, I will choose you. With love, with joy and faith.

I hope that you have found these wedding vows / wedding promises helpful. Remember, you can always personalise them in a way that reflects you and your fiance. The best advice I can give is to speak from the heart; there you will find the words you need to say.

Written by Celine Gucher, Independent Celebrant for Weddings, Funerals and Naming Ceremonies.