Should You Write Your Own Vows?

The vows are the most important part of a wedding. Without them, you have nothing: not even a marriage. However, with all the details and fuss of planning a wedding, the wedding vows are often overlooked. Even those who swear they are going to write their own, meaningful, heartfelt vows often wait until the very last minute. Vows are the bricks and mortar of your marriage--you really want to take time to share what's really on your mind and in your heart.

Are you up to writing your own vows? Can you recite them in front of all of your family and friends? Or, should you then go with classic or traditional wedding vows instead? The choice is definitely a personal one. Some couples like the traditional and time-tested vows that are offered. Other couples want something more meaningful and personal, so they choose to write their own. Neither option is right or wrong, as long as when you recite your vows, you adhere to the meaning behind the words.

The idea of penning your own vows may be sweat-inducing. No worries--there's help all over the web to assist. Nina Callaway of About.com wrote a post that listed 6 Tips to Personalize Your Wedding Vows. She has some very thoughtful and helpful tips. Take a look. . .

Are you going to write your own vows? How are you going about it? Please leave a comment below.