traditional wedding vows

Traditional wedding vows remain the most popular choice for couples. For many people, they've been ingrained as "the wedding words" through years of attending weddings, watching movies and tv, and culture in general. So if you're a more classic couple, consider using these traditional wedding vows:

Traditional Wedding Vows 1 I, (name), take you (name), to be my (wife/husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.

Traditional Wedding Vows 2 I, (name), take you, (name), to be my [opt: lawfully wedded] (husband/wife), my constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward. In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live. Traditional Wedding Vows 3 (For a Civil Ceremony) (Name), I take you to be my lawfully wedded (husband/wife). Before these witnesses I vow to love you and care for you as long as we both shall live. I take you with all your faults and your strengths as I offer myself to you with my faults and strengths. I will help you when you need help, and I will turn to you when I need help. I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life. Traditional Wedding Vows 4 I, (name), take you, (name), to be my beloved (wife/husband), to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life.

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Wedding Vows & Readings:

Traditional Wedding Vows From

Various Religions

Each religious faith has nuptial traditions and practices -- including standard

wedding vows -- that have been passed down through generations. Exact

phrases vary slightly from place to place and among different clergy; here are

some popular wordings you can adopt or alter to suit your tastes.

Catholic Wedding Vows

"I, ___, take you, ___, for my lawful wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part."

Or:

"I, ___, take you, ___, to be my husband/wife. I promise to be true to you in

good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love and honor you all

the days of my life."

Episcopal Wedding Vows

"In the name of God, I, ___, take you, ___, to be my husband/wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, to love and to cherish, until we are parted by death -- this is my solemn vow."

Hindu Wedding Vows

Traditional Hindu wedding ceremonies are elaborate and complex. The bride and groom recite many beautiful words to each other, often including the vow-like phrases: "Let us take the fourth step, to acquire knowledge, happiness, and harmony by mutual love and trust. Finally, let us take the seventh step and become true companions and remain lifelong partners by this wedlock."

Jewish Wedding Vows

In a traditional Jewish wedding -- Orthodox and sometimes Conservative -- only the groom speaks his vows, which can be recited in both Hebrew and English. The original vow is (in English transliteration), "Haray at mekudeshet lee beh-taba'at zo keh-dat Moshe veh-Yisrael," which translates into, "Behold, you are consecrated to me with this ring according to the laws of Moses and Israel."

In Reform, some Conservative, and other contemporary Jewish ceremonies,

the man and woman both recite vows, slightly altered from the traditional

Hebrew version: "Haray ata mekudash lee beh-taba'at zo keh-dat Moshe veh-

Israel." Another version of non-traditional vows is a phrase from the Song of

Songs: "Ani leh-dodee veh-dodee lee," which means, "I am my beloved's, and

my beloved is mine."

Muslim Wedding Vows

Most Muslim couples do not recite vows, but rather heed the words of the imam (cleric), who speaks about the meaning of marriage and the couple's responsibilities to each other and to Allah during the nikah, or ceremony. At the end of this ritual, the couple consents to become husband and wife, and they are blessed by the congregation. However, some Muslim brides and grooms do recite vows -- here is a common recitation:

Bride: "I, ___, offer you myself in marriage in accordance with the instructions

of the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him. I

pledge, in honesty and with sincerity, to be for you an obedient and faithful

wife."

Groom: "I pledge, in honesty and sincerity, to be for you a faithful and helpful

husband."

Protestant Wedding Vows

"I, ___, take thee, ___, to be my wedded husband/wife, 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, according to God's holy ordinance; and thereto I pledge thee my faith/myself to you."

Quaker Wedding Vows

"In the presence of God and these our friends I take thee to be my husband/wife, promising with Divine assistance to be unto thee a loving and faithful husband/wife so long as we both shall live."

Russian Orthodox Wedding Vows

Many branches of the Orthodox church use silent vows during the ceremony -- an introspective prayer in which the couple promises to be loyal and loving to each other. In the Russian tradition, however, vows are spoken out loud: "I, ___, take you, ___, as my wedded wife/husband and I promise you love, honor, and respect; to be faithful to you, and not to forsake you until death do us part. So help me God, one in the Holy Trinity, and all the Saints."

Wedding Ceremonies - A Tradional Wedding Ceremony

Almost everyone is familiar with the sound of traditional wedding vows. For

some people, traditional vows are the only sort that will do. There are a few

styles of traditional vows to choose from below. You may wish to add your

own embellishments.

EXAMPLES OF TRADITIONAL VOWS

I, (Bride/Groom), take (you/thee) (Groom/Bride), to be my (wife/husband), to

have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for

poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; and I promise to be

faithful to you until death parts us.

OR

I, (Bride's Name), take (you/thee), (Groom's Name),

to be my [opt: lawfully wedded] husband,

secure in the knowledge that you will be

my constant friend,

my faithful partner in life,

and my one true love.

On this special [opt: and holy] day,

I (affirm/reaffirm/give) to you

in the presence of God and (all those in attendance/these witnesses)

my (pledge/sacred promise) to stay by your side as your [opt: faithful] wife

in sickness and in health,

in joy and in sorrow, as well as

through the good times and the bad.

I (promise/further promise) to love you without reservation,

comfort you in times of distress,

encourage you to achieve (higher/all of your) goals,

laugh with you and cry with you,

grow with you in mind and spirit,

always be open and honest with you,

and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.

I, (Groom's Name), take (you/thee), (Bride's Name),

to be my [opt: lawfully wedded] wife,

knowing in my heart that you will be

my constant friend,

my faithful partner in life,

and my one true love.

On this special [opt: and holy] day,

I (affirm/reaffirm/give) to you

in the presence of God and (all those in attendance/these witnesses)

my (pledge/sacred promise) to stay by your side as your [opt: faithful]

husband

in sickness and in health,

in joy and in sorrow, as well as

through the good times and the bad.

I (promise/further promise) to love you without reservation,

honour and respect you,

provide for your needs as best I can,

protect you from harm,

comfort you in times of distress,

grow with you in mind and spirit,

always be open and honest with you,

and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.

FULL TRADITIONAL WEDDING CEREMONY - SAMPLE

Celebrant:

We are gathered here today in the face of this company, to join together

(Groom's Name) and (Bride's Name) in matrimony; which is an honourable

and solemn estate and therefore is not to be entered into unadvisedly or

lightly, but reverently and soberly. Into this estate these two persons present

come now to be joined. If any one can show just cause why they may not be

lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace. Who

gives this woman to be married to this man?

Parents:

We do.

Then the bride is given away.

Celebrant to Groom:

(Groom's Name), do you take (Bride's Name) for your lawful wedded wife, to

live in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love, honour, comfort, and

cherish her from this day forward, forsaking all others, keeping only unto her

for as long as you both shall live?

Groom:

I do.

Celebrant to Bride:

(Bride's Name), do you take (Groom's Name) for your lawful wedded husband,

to live in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love, honour, comfort, and

cherish him from this day forward, forsaking all others, keeping only unto him

for as long as you both shall live?

Bride:

I do.

At this point the couple may improvise by playing a favorite song and/or

reading.

Celebrant: addressing the groom who repeats the marriage vows:

I (Groom's Name) take thee (Bride's Name) to be my wedded wife, to have

and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in

sickness and in health, to love, honour, and cherish, 'til death do us part, and

thereto I plight thee my troth.

Celebrant: then to the bride who repeats the marriage vows:

I (Bride's Name) take thee (Groom's Name) to be my wedded 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, honour, and cherish, 'til death do us

part, and thereto I plight thee my troth.

The Celebrant then asks for the brides ring from the best man.

Celebrant: (about brides ring):

May this ring be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it may abide

in peace, and continue in love until life's end.

Groom: placing ring on bride's finger:

With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment.

Celebrant: (about groom's ring):

May this ring be blessed so that she who gives it and he who wears it may

abide in peace, and continue in love until life's end.

Bride: placing ring on groom's finger:

With this ring I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment.

You may want to play a song or some music here.

Celebrant:

May this couple be prepared to continue to give, be able to forgive and

experience more and more joy with each passing day, with each passing year.

(Groom's Name) and (Bride's Name), are now beginning their married life

together, we hope that they may have loving assistance from their family, the

constant support of friends, and a long life with good health and everlasting

love. In so much as (Groom's Name) and (Bride's Name) have consented to

live forever together in wedlock, and have witnessed the same before this

company, having given and pledged their troth, each to the other, and having

declared same by the giving and receiving of a ring, I pronounce that they are

husband and wife.

Celebrant: (to the couple):

You may now seal the promises you have made with each other with a kiss.

Celebrant:

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the loving couple

Mr. and Mrs.…………

Music and Signing of the Register.

These are just three options in the type of wording one may use for traditional

wedding vows. The best way to decide on the vows for you is to meet with

your celebrant and discuss the myriad of options available in nuptials today.