Writing Your Vows: Part I: Sit Down Before You Begin

Writing your wedding vows can feel a lot like staring at a blank page the night before a school assignment is due. You want to say something meaningful, something true, but the words hide just out of reach. If that feels familiar, you are not alone. Many couples sit down to write their vows and suddenly find themselves overwhelmed by emotion, expectations, and the pressure to get it right.

In this series, I share what I have learned from years of performing, storytelling, and officiating weddings for couples who want ceremonies filled with honesty and heart. My goal is not to give you a script. Instead, I want to help you ask the right questions, understand what vows really are, and find the courage to speak from a place that feels deeply personal.

Take a breath, sit down with your partner, and begin. The words will come.