Repeat-After-Me Vows

Short, simple, and full of heart — repeat-after-me vows are a beautiful way to speak meaningful promises without the pressure of memorizing or writing your own. Whether you’re keeping it classic, adding a bit of humor, or including lines that reflect your story, these examples can help you find the right words to say in the moment. Feel free to mix, match, or modify — we’re all about making sure your ceremony sounds like you.

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Traditional vows are timeless for a reason. Rooted in familiar language and enduring promises, they offer a meaningful way to express commitment without the pressure of writing your own words.

STANDARD VOWS

I, [Name], take you, [Name],
To be my wedded wife/husband/partner,
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,
for all time and eternity.

MODERN TWIST

I, [Name], take you, [Name],
To be my wedded wife/husband/partner,
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,
for all time and eternity.
May you never steal, lie, or cheat,
but if you must steal,
then steal away my sorrows,
and if you must lie,
lie with me all the nights of my life,
and if you must cheat,
then please cheat death,
because I couldn’t live a day without you.

If you’d like to include your faith but aren’t sure where to begin, these vows offer a beautiful starting point—simple, meaningful, and centered on a shared commitment before God.

MENTIONING GOD

I, [Name], take you, [Name],
to be my wedded [wife/husband/partner],
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 you my faithfulness.

MORE MODERN

I, [Name], take you, [Name],
To be my wedded wife/husband/partner,
and these things I promise you:
I will be faithful to you
and honest with you;
I will respect, trust,
help, and care for you;
I will share my life with you;
I will forgive you
as we have been forgiven;
and I will try with you
to better understand ourselves,
the world and God;
through the best and worst
of what is to come,
and as long as we live.
I give you this ring
as a sign of my love and faithfulness.
Receive this ring as a token
of wedded love and faith.

The vows below are designed to feel like you. With multiple options to choose from, you can combine lines that reflect your relationship, creating something meaningful without the pressure of writing it all yourself.

MODERN #1

I, [Name], choose you, [Name],
to be my partner in life.
I promise to stand by your side
through all of life’s adventures,
to support and uplift you
in times of joy
and in times of challenge.
I vow to communicate openly and honestly,
to laugh with you,
cry with you,
and grow with you.
I promise to respect you as an equal,
to honor your individuality,
and to build a future together
filled with love, understanding,
and endless possibilities.

MODERN #2

I, [Name], take you, [Name],
to be my [wife/husband/spouse/partner],
to cherish and to hold,
in laughter and in tears,
in conflict and tranquility,
for as long as we both shall live.

MODERN #3

I, [Name], take you, [Name],
To be my partner in life’s grand adventure,
my confidant, my rock,
and my best friend,
from this day forward.
I promise to cherish and support you,
to be your partner in crime
and in dreams,
In times of success
and challenges we face,
for all eternity.
I will love you with my whole soul,
through highs and lows,
through twists and turns,
And I will honor the love we share,
With every beat of my heart.

MODERN #4

I take you to be my best friend,
my faithful partner
and my one true love.
I promise to encourage and inspire you
and to love you truly 
through good times and bad.
I will forever be there to laugh with you,
to lift you up when you are down
and to love you unconditionally
through all of our adventures in life together.

Did you know…?

You and your partner do NOT need to say the SAME repeat-after-me vows! You can each choose the vows that you want to say.