Vows and Readings
Choose words that sound like you. If you want the details split out, we now have separate reading and vow pages too.
Vows
Browse example vows to find the tone and length that feel right for your ceremony.
My feet shall run because of you
A heartfelt vow celebrating how love animates every part of you.
Grow old and crusty together
A humorous vow about shaking fists at teenagers and reminiscing together.
Readings
Compare reading styles and choose the approach that fits the mood you want to create.
How Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog
By Taylor Mali — a witty, warm extended metaphor comparing love to owning a dog.
Mirrors
By Justin Timberlake — a song about seeing yourself reflected in the person you love.
Ceremony words
Pick the style, adjust the length, and shape the words until they sound like you.
Use these examples as a starting point rather than copying them word for word.
Choose the entry that best matches the tone of your ceremony, then trim it to the length you actually want to speak.
How to choose
Start with the tone you want the ceremony to hold, then decide whether you want something traditional, personal, playful, or quietly emotional.
- Keep it warm.
- Keep it readable aloud.
- Keep the length comfortable for guests.
- Do not force words that do not belong to you.
Example readings
From the collection, a wedding reading should fit the two of you the way your favourite shoes do.
You can borrow from tradition, choose something literary, or keep it very short. If readings are not your thing, that is okay too.