How to Write Personal Wedding Vows That Feel Real, Romantic and Authentically You
When it comes to planning your ceremony, one of the most beautiful and meaningful moments of the entire day is sharing the vows you’ve written - speaking your heart, in your own words, to your forever person.
If you're currently engaged and looking for a Newcastle marriage celebrant or planning a wedding in the Hunter Valley, chances are you’re not only thinking about the venue, flowers, and guest list but also how to make your ceremony feel truly personal. Writing your own wedding vows is one of the most powerful ways to do exactly that.
Whether you’re a natural with words or feeling a little overwhelmed by a blank page, here are my tips to writing vows that are heartfelt, intentional, and uniquely yours.
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Start with your story
All great love stories start somewhere and your vows are the perfect moment to reflect on it. Think about:
How you met
The moment you fell in love
When you knew they were ‘the one’
Your journey to this point
These reflections don’t just connect with your partner, they help everyone in the room feel the weight, joy, and beauty of the moment.
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Speak from your heart
The best vows are the ones that sound like you and are written from the heart.
You could try this simple vow structure:
The Beginning: How it all started
The Love: What you adore about your partner
The Promises: What you’re committing to in your future together
The Future: What you're most excited for in this next chapter
Whether it’s sentimental, witty, romantic (or a little bit of everything) what matters most is that your words are genuine.
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Practice
My tip to feeling calm and confident when the moment comes? Practice aloud!
Here’s what I recommend:
Speak your vows out loud at least a week before your wedding
Record them on your phone to listen back
Speak slower than you think you need to - it helps with nerves
Need a little more support?
When you book me as your Marriage Celebrant for your Newcastle or Hunter Valley wedding, you’ll receive exclusive access to my Personal Vow Writing Guide. It’s a carefully curated resource with prompts, examples, and real tools to help you write vows that are meaningful and memorable.
Think of it as your support to writing vows that feel natural, romantic, and totally true to your story.
Let’s create something you will never forget
If you're planning a wedding in Newcastle or the Hunter Valley, and you're looking for a Celebrant who brings warmth, authenticity, and a care to your ceremony, I would love to hear from you.
Together, we’ll craft a ceremony (and vows!) that you’ll cherish forever.