Vows

Wedding vows can be written by the couple as a personal expression of heart. However, not all couples are comfortable doing so and prefer to choose prewritten vows that reflect their own inner intention. Some choose more traditional vows, others like vows that are a bit more expressive. Below are some examples. The sky is the limit! All can be altered to suit your own preference.

Tradional

I, (name), take you (name), to be my wedded wife

To have and to hold, to love and to cherish
In sickness and in health
In good times and in bad
As long as we both shall live.

I, (name), take you (name), to be my wedded husband
To have and to hold, to love and to cherish
In sickness and in health
In good times and in bad

As long as we both shall live.

Partner, Lover and Freind

I, name, acknowledge my love for you

and invite you to share my life

as I hope to share yours. 

I promise to walk by your side,

to love, help and encourage you.

I vow to take time to share with you,

to listen and to care.

I will share your laughter and your tears

as your partner, lover and friend. 

I promise always to respect you 

and honor you as an individual

and to be conscious of your needs.

I shall seek through kindness and compassion

to achieve with you a beautiful and meaningful life.

Excerpts from Sample Buddhist Wedding Vows(spoken in unison)

• Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine with each other and with all beings, we undertake the practice of growing in happiness each day.
• Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine with each other and with all beings, we undertake the practice of using whatever arises in our relationship for our own awakening and for the awakening of all beings.
• Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine with each other and with all beings, we undertake the practice of receiving everything in our relationship as teachings meant to open our hearts.
• Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine with each other and with all beings, we undertake the practice of revealing ourselves fully in our relationship, striving toward complete vulnerability and honesty.
• Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine with each other and with all beings, we undertake the practice of listening without judgment.
• Knowing how deeply our lives intertwine with each other and with all beings, we undertake the practice of feeling and releasing all obstructions to being fully present in each moment.



Today With My Whole Heart

Today with my whole heart
I pledge to thee
my love and faith
for eternity
to fill your life
with laughter and fun
to stay true to you
my only one
I'll be your friend
in good times and in bad
comfort you
when you're feeling sad
I'll be your star
shining bright
in time of darkness
I'll be your light
I pledge this oath
till the very end
I'll stay with you forever
my love, my friend

- Nisha Myers -