I take you to be my wedded wife/husband.
This traditional wedding vow is a heartfelt way to express your commitment.
“I take you to be my wedded wife/husband, 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.
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Editor's Insight
This classic vow resonates with a profound, unwavering commitment, its power stemming from its comprehensive acceptance of life's inevitable fluctuations. It speaks to a love that isn't conditional, a promise to stand steadfast through joy and hardship alike. These words are particularly suited for couples who find solace and strength in tradition, those seeking a timeless foundation for their marriage. To truly honor the weight of this vow, pause deliberately after "from this day forward." Allow that moment to linger; let its significance resonate within you and throughout the gathered community, a pregnant pause that emphasizes the gravity and enduring nature of the journey you are about to embark on together.
Wedding Vows Editor
Why it Works
- ✦The most classic English wedding vow (Book of Common Prayer)
- ✦Covers all aspects of life (money, health, time)
Personalize it
- ✎Keep the structure but modernize "wife/husband" to "partner" if preferred
- ✎Add "to laugh with and to cry with" for emotional depth
- ✎Mention a specific challenge you are ready to face together
The gold standard of traditional wedding vows.
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