Vow Like You Mean It

I always felt it was brave of couples to recite their own vows to each other during their wedding ceremony.  It’s nerve-racking enough to stand before a crowd of folks with all eyes on you; but to also share very personal thoughts in front of others is courageous.

Vows are meant to be intimate commitments made to last a lifetime. So, is there a right way or wrong way to do it?  Yes. Ultimately, the process gives way to a covenant that births a “marriage.”  Therefore if you chose to write your own vows, keep a few things in mind:

Your Wedding Program Needs a Script

The success of any special event really comes down to the “little details.”  Generally, the wedding day program gives an outline of events to take place during the ceremony (i.e., reading of a scripture, musical selection, or lighting of unity candle, etc.).  But behind those activities are details that should not be overlooked.

After you put together the information for your wedding day program, take time to write out a script with a specific timeline for each activity to breakdown task, supplies, and lead responsibilities. This should help ensure everyone involved is clear on what should take place and when. 

 

It doesn’t need to be a wordy document. The main goal is to highlight the details for action items; for example, one item on your program might be “Reading of New Testament Scripture by Jane Doe.”  In your script, you should include: