Here are some other vow options (thanks to Ali, Kristen, and Courtney for the info!)

(1)
_________________________, when God brought you into my life, everything changed, because of you, I laugh, I smile, I dare to dream again.
By God’s grace, and because of you, I look forward with great joy to spend the rest of my life with you, caring for you, nurturing you, being there for you in all life has for us, and I vow to be a true and faithful (husband/wife), for as long as we both shall live, so help me God.

  (2)
As we stand beside the ocean tide, may our love always be as constant and unchanging as these never-ending waves that pour beneath our feet, flowing endlessly from the depths of the ocean, your love came flowing softly upon my heart, just as the foam comes softly upon the sand, and just as there will never be a day without my love for you.
I pledge myself to you this day, and I promise to be your faithful (husband/wife), as unchanging and dependable as the tide; as these waters nourish the earth and sustain life, may my constant love nourish and sustain you until the end of time.

  (3)
From the first hello on the day we met, there was a fresh meaning in my life.
You came to me and you were mine from the first moment, brought to me by God’s grace.  You have filled my heart with your love and as we marry this day, my life is finally complete.
I know that for the rest of my days you will be there for me, and I for you.
My love for you cannot be measured and I promise to devote the rest of my life to you, as a tender and faithful (husband/wife), always putting you first, caring for you and loving you through all the ups and downs of life from this day forward.

  (4)
______________________, God has given us a second chance at happiness and I praise Him for that.  I come today to give you my love, to give you my heart and my hope of our future together.  I promise to bring you joy, to be at home with your spirit and to learn to love you more and more each day, through all the days of our loves.  I promise to be your faithful (husband/wife); my love for you is seamless, endless and eternal.

  (5)
When I first met you, ___________________, I was drawn to you immediately, but I resigned never to marry again, after the pain I had suffered through the years.  But your love was so tender and genuine, so compassionate and caring, until you crept slowly into my life; inch by inch you permeated my being, as your love fell softly onto my heart and I became addicted you your love.  You turned my life around. It will never be the same.  Because of your love, each day is a new delight, a new awakening.  My heart belongs to you, and I pledge here today in the presence of these witnesses, to be your faithful (husband/wife), to stand beside you, upholding you, cherishing you for the rest of our lives.

  (6)
_________________________, I am proud to marry you this day and become your (husband/wife). I promise to wipe away your tears with my laughter, and your pain with my caring and compassion.  We will wipe out the old canvasses of our lives and let God, with his amazing artistic talents, fill them with new color, harmony and beauty.  I give myself to you completely as your (husband/wife) and I promise to love you always from this day forward.

  (7)
_____________________, we are blessed beyond measure this day as we stand here, bound by our eternal love.  How I thank God for bringing you to me, my beloved, as a healer to my soul and as hope for the future.  I promise to be faithful to you, honor you, to grow with you through the years, to suffer with you, to rejoice with you.  Because I have never known such a love as this before, I take you now and forever as my dear (husband/wife).

  (8)
Today I have come here to marry my best friend, my lifesaver, my sweetheart.  Together we will face life with gladness and thanksgiving, welcoming all God’s blessings in store for us.  I am humbled by your love, and I will stay with you, in love, for all of our days.
I accept you as my (husband/wife), will you accept me as your (husband/wife)?

 (9)
I _________, take you, ____________, as my lawfully wedded (husband/wife).  I promise to love you and be true to you in sickness and in health, in good times and bad, always putting you first in my life.  I thank God for sending you to me, my cherished treasure, His most precious gift.

  (10)
As the ocean is eternal, so is our love; as the wind is all encompassing, so is our love, as the earth is solid beneath our feet, so is our love; and yet, our love is so great that it even soars beyond the ocean and the wind and the earth.  It is so perfect to be standing beside you here, among these elements, which reflect the love we have for each other.  Every year on our anniversary, we will come here, to stand on this very spot, as we commit ourselves to each other anew, just as I commit myself to you this day.

(11)
I ___, take thee __, to be my wife/husband.  To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, and I promise my love to you forevermore.

(12)
I, ___ take you, ___, as my wife, my partner, and my best friend.  I promise to take you to my heart as you are and as you will be.  I promise to walk by you side forever, to grow together with you, and to be more in love with you than I am today.  I promise to support your dreams and to always be there for you for the rest of my life. 

(13)
 I ___, take you ___, to be my wife/husband.  to share the good times and the hard times side by side.  I humbly give you my hand and my heart as a sanctuary of warmth and peace, and pledge my faith and love to you.  Just as it  is made of incorruptible substance, my commitment to you will never fail.  With this ring I thee wed.

(14)
Before our friends and those so special to us here, on this wonderful day of gladness and good fortune, I ____ take you ___ as my wife/husband, in friendship and in love, in strength and weakness, to share the good times and misfortune, in achievement and failure, to celebrate life with you forevermore.

(15)
I, ___ take you, ___ to be my partner, loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the man/woman you will become, and falling in love a little more everyday.  I promise to love and cherish you and through whatever life may bring us.



Ring vows

(1)
May this ring be a permanent reminder of our holy promise and steadfast love, through Jesus Christ our Lord; Amen.

(2)
_________________, this ring is the sign of my love and faithfulness, and I give it to you in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

  (3)
You are my love, my life, my best friend and with this ring I wed thee; May it be a reminder of my love and the sacred commitment I have made here today.

 (4)
As this ring encircles your finger from this day forward, Year after year, so will my love ever encircle you.  Wear this ring as a symbol of this love.

  (5)
With this ring I seal the commitment I have made to you today; May you wear it proudly as my (husband/wife).

(6)
______________, take this ring as a seal upon the marriage vows I have spoken and, as you wear it, may it be a reminder of how much I love you, not only on this precious day, but every single day of your life.

  (7)
This ring is the visible evidence of our visible love; it symbolizes the joining of our spirits in a sacred holy matrimony.

  (8)
As I place this ring on your finger, its perfect symmetry is a symbol of our perfect love.  It has no beginning and no ending, a symbol of the eternal commitment we have made to each other today.

  (9)
Just as this ring is made from precious metal, sturdy and strong, so will our marriage be; a precious commitment to each other that remains sturdy and strong until death do us part.

  (10)
Just as our love is shining and pure, so is this golden wedding ring, an emblem of the lifelong commitment I have made to you this day.

  (11)
As a sign of my commitment and the desire of my heart, I give you this ring.  May it always be a constant reminder that I have chosen you above all others and that, from this day forward, you are my (husband/wife).

  (12)
________________, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love for you. Let it remind you always, as it circles your finger, of my eternal love, surrounding you and enfolding you day and night.

  (13)
You are my beloved (husband/wife) and I marry you today with this ring as I give you my heart, my body and every breath of my soul.

  (14)
Just as this gold band wraps endlessly around your finger, so shall my love always wrap around the very breath of your soul; may it be a sacred reminder of the vows I have spoken this day.

Family Promises

(1)
 ______________ and _____________, because of the vows you have taken today, you are also creating your own new Family.
Do you wish to recognize and include _________________________________________
As an important part of this marriage?
“We do”

(2)
___________________, do you take _________________________, to be the child(ren) of your heart, to love and to hug, through triumphs and growing pains as long as you shall be together?
“I do”
(Child(ren) of spouse), do you take __________________ to be your step(mom/dad), your friend, accomplice and fellow conspirator, to love and respect as long as you shall all be together?
“I do”

  (3)
(Spouse), do you promise to encourage their special bonds with one another, to give them room to breathe, and to love them through it all?

(At this time the New (dad/mom) can present a gift to the child(ren).  It can be a ring, bracelet, locket, etc.
This is totally up to the couple.
If you choose to do so-please be sure to let us know before the ceremony.)