The Knot New England Weddings Magazine

for better or verse

So you thought it would be great to write your own wedding vows, but now a healthy dose of writer’s block (not to mention stage fright) is looming ahead. Don’t know how to transform your meaningful, life-altering feelings into a string of coherent words? You’re not alone—but don’t worry, your goal is well within reach. Here’s the homework you need to do to create perfectly personalized wedding vows.

read dozens of vow examples for inspiration

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