Writing your own wedding vows is a special way to personalize your ceremony and to express your love?but that doesn?t mean it?s an easy task! In fact, getting all of your feelings down on paper may be daunting. These are some of the most important words you?ll ever write and recite, after all. Thankfully, there are many tips to make writing the perfect vows seamless and simple.
1. Don?t Procrastinate
Waiting until the last minute to write your vows is a recipe for disaster. Start them at least a couple weeks ahead of time so that you can refine them as the big day gets closer. Plus, you?ll be so busy in the days before your wedding that you?ll hardly have time to pen your vows. You definitely don?t want to feel rushed when it comes to this important project, so give yourself the time to do it thoughtfully. 2. Agree on the Tone
Before you even get started putting pen to paper, talk with your fiancé about how you want your vows to come across at your ceremony. Discuss whether they?ll be serious, humorous, or a mix of the two. Also generally decide on how long each of your vows will be so that one person?s isn?t much longer than the other’s. Also discuss whether there are any specific, traditional phrases that you want incorporated into your vows. This could be for religious reasons, or just to contribute to the overall tone.
3. Keep it Short and Sweet

You don?t want your vows to be too lengthy, as it could end up that you come off as rambling. While it can be temptin...