There is no specific template for Christ-centered wedding vows, however, the usual traditional vows can be tweaked to fit with your vision for your wedding and your marriage. To guide you in writing your modern Christian wedding vows in a way that is meaningful to your relationship and your faith, check out our guide on writing personal Christian wedding vows.
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Why Are Vows Important In A Christian Wedding?
Whether you are writing your own vows or using traditional Christian vows, the importance of wedding vows cannot be underestimated in a Christian wedding. Promises that you make to your partner, founded on the Christian principles that you believe in, are what give meaning to your wedding in the first place. After which your marriage can be blessed by the minister.
What Does The Bible Say About Wedding Vows?
Traditional wedding vows are not in the Bible, but they are based on biblical principles. Using these principles, you can either tweak the traditional vows to fit your union or write your own completely unique wedding vows. Marriage, according to Genesis 2:24, is two becoming one. Another chapter in the Bible talks about love, submission, and unity, being necessary for this union.
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Examples Of Wedding Vows
When writing your wedding vows, you could decide on something slightly different from the norm, like contemporary Christian wedding vows, or something completely personalized, it’s up to you. As long as it is based on the principles of Christianity, and you speak from your heart to your partner, then you will have nothing to worry about. Below are sample biblical wedding vows that can guide you.
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Traditional Christian Wedding Vows
Finding traditional Christian wedding vows is not a difficult feat. At this point, what would matter is your denomination, and what is normally used by your minister at your place of worship. For guidance in using the traditional vows, you can consult with your church minister or designated wedding officiant.
“I _____, take you ______, to be my wedded wife/husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness.”
“I love you _____ as I love no other. All that I am I share with you. I take you to be my husband/wife through health and sickness, through plenty and want, through joy and sorrow, now and forever.”
Biblical Wedding Vows
Biblical wedding vows are no doubt based on the Bible. These vows will be heavily based on your love for each other, and the Biblical principles that keep you both steadfast in your beliefs. A few quotes or Bible passages will go a long way in giving more meaning to these vows.
“Let the husband render unto the wife due to benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.”
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; and it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
Personalized Christian Wedding Vows For Him
It is not out of place to write personalized wedding vows for a Christian ceremony. If you want to write personalized wedding vows to your partner, there is no rule that stops you. You also do not have to recite the exact same words to each other.
“______, I love you, I prayed that God would lead me to his choice. And I praise Him that tonight His will is being fulfilled. Through the pressures of the present and uncertainties of the future, I promise my faithfulness, to follow you through all of life’s experiences as you follow God, that together we may grow in the likeness of Christ and our home be a praise to Him.”
“I, _______, take you, _______, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy law, in the presence of God I make this vow.”
Examples Of Christian Wedding Vows For Her
If you are keen on writing Christian wedding vows for her, then you might be leaning more towards more personalized than traditional wedding vows. Certain verses in the Bible would be helpful, and if you prefer romantic Christian wedding vows, you might want to search verses from the Songs of Solomon.
“______, I love you. Long ago you were just a dream and a prayer. This day like a dream come true the Lord Himself has answered that prayer. For today, ______, you as my joy become my crown. I thank Jesus for the honor of going through the time with you. Thank you for being what you are to me. With our future as bright as the promises of God, I will care for you, honor and protect you. I lay down my life for you, _____, my friend and my love. Today I give me to you.”
“I give you this ring, wear it with love and joy. I choose you to be my husband: to have and to hold, from this day forward.”
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Modern Christian Wedding Vows
Modern Christian wedding vows are usually like traditional Christian wedding vows, but with a spin. Couples prefer to customize their vows to fit with the message they have for each other and with their personality. Each couple is different, and sometimes, so should their vows.
“_____, I take you, with all your faults and strengths, as I offer myself to you with all my faults and strengths. And I will help you when you need help and turn to you when I need help. I choose you as the person with whom I will spend my life.”
“I, _____, take you, _____, to be my partner, loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. And I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the man/woman you will become, and falling in love a little more every day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us.”
Tips For Writing Christian Wedding Vows
Your wedding vows are an important part of your wedding ceremony. This is why they should be impactful and hold all the meaning that you intend for your marriage. Your beliefs and your love put together can help you write the most beautiful vows. Below are a few guiding tips.
- Keep your faith in mind: While you have your partner, remember God as your first love and keep this in mind when you write.
- Quote Bible verses if you can.
- Practice: To speak clearly on that day, it is important to recite it a few times, if possible so you can say them by heart.
- Speak from Your Heart: Your words should definitely be from your heart, words you truly mean.
Write the best Christian wedding vows to your partner, for this most significant day of your life, using these tips and samples for your inspiration.
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