3 Things to Do Before Writing Your Wedding Vows
What do you say to the one you are about to love and cherish, in sickness and in health - the one you are about to say yes to for the rest of your life? What do you say to someone so close to you, in front of so many people who are all there to witness your incredible leap of faith with each other? After interacting with so many couples and attending countless weddings because of what we do, we've found that marriage vows are truly one of most important keepsakes of the big day: they are what you remember after the wedding festive and excitement blows away. Here are 3 things we think you should do before you start working on that paragraph of your life:
Set aside time intentionally with each other to reflect on your relationship.
Getting married is a huge milestone. Think about what led you here - what are the things to give thanks for and how far have you come from when you first met each other? Recount the journey together so that each of you understand the sacrifices, love and patience it took to reach this point.
2. Talk to family and friends closest to you, ask them how you’ve changed since meeting your special half.
Getting married is not just about two people in love becoming one unit. Your families will now be joined, and your friends are now each other’s. Sometimes it’s good to get fresh perspectives from your closed and loved ones on how you have changed each other for the better! You will be surprised at the things about yourself that you’ve missed - things only an observant closed one will notice.
3. Spend time alone to think about exactly what it is you are promising.
Your vows are your promises to each other in this lifetime of love and cherishing! Be mindful and careful with what you want to lay down for each other on this very special occasion. Don’t just throw words out - treat everything you say seriously and something that you will commit to for the rest of your life.