Wedding vows take different forms. In Christian weddings we say those simple vows to be there for each other while in Hindu weddings we go through the saptapadi. The promises to nourish each other, to remain friends throughout, to take care of children and parents, to share joys and sorrows, to preserve wealth, and to grow together in strength.
Yet sometimes you wish to say so much more, to promise so much more. Here is my list of unofficial wedding vows to my beloved –
1. I vow to never make you choose
Choose between me and your family. It will always be our family henceforth, yours and mine combined, because I would never have it another way.
2. I vow to wake you up with a smile
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We wanted to be together, to face each day as an opportunity, to create a difference and work towards an exciting and happy life of our own.
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3. I vow to make you feel welcome
At our home, that we will build with love and effort. Home is where the heart is and I always want our home to be the place where you come to be at peace and in love.
4. I vow to make peace
After every fight, to agree to disagree and yet never let words be unspoken. There will be no uncomfortable silences at our beloved home.
5. I vow to mirror my thoughts
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I know I can be wild and passionate; I let myself slip and speak of words that I regret. I promise to think and speak my thoughts for I know they can hurt.
6. I vow to make love
To never stop making love or withhold love as a means of getting back to you. I want to make you feel cherished as I do myself.
7. I vow to be honest
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I do believe trust and honesty are the bedrock of any relationship and we have been lucky till now and I hope to be lucky in the future too.
8. I vow to take care of myself
I need to be healthy to take care of you and our future family, I promise to never take my health for granted as it will bring me happiness.
9. I vow to be happy with who I am
I know marriage will change me but I hope I continue to love who I become, I am sure you will not love someone who isn’t happy with herself.
10. I vow to respect you
I shall not let proximity breed contempt; I shall respect your thoughts and decisions as I hope you to respect mine.
11. I vow to never let the romance die
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We will grow up together and the honeymoon will long be gone, yet I shall strive to keep the light in our relationship alive forever.
12. I vow to let you live your life
We may be living a life tied together but we still are two individuals with dreams and passions, I shall not be a hindrance for you to live your life to the fullest.
13. I vow to be independent
Whether or not I am financially independent all my life, I shall strive to be independent so you don’t have to worry about me all the time and spend your time in pursuits that can be achieved by me.
14. I vow to stick through difficulties
We are going to face ups and downs in life, financial, personal, yet I hope to be along your side all the way without jumping the ship.
15. I vow to never intimidate you
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I never want you to worry about speaking your mind to me, I know that it will only lead to distrust and distance.
16. I vow to trust you
You may make decisions that don’t resonate with me or make any sense at the moment, but I promise to trust you that you only have our best interest in mind.
17. I vow to find solutions
Tough situations don’t need complaints, they need solutions and I promise to find those solutions and work them with you.
18. I vow to never doubt
Suspicion, doubt, insecurity these are all harbingers of destruction in a relationship and I promise to never let them creep in my mind and always communicate clearly.
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19. I vow to enjoy the present
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Our past was beautiful and so will our future be, but I will not spoil our present by worrying about the future. We will enjoy our time to the fullest.
20. I vow to love you, no matter what
Yes, love takes patience and commitment, it’s not just as simple as saying those three beautiful words. I promise to mean those words and love you forever.
Love,
Yours Me
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