Vows

We wrote an "all in one" vow and will have our officiant read it. there's no way way we would get through reading our own

I had mine memorized, but in the moment of the day, probably couldn't put two words together without reading it off a piece of paper.

I used a small card to write mine on.. and I think my partner just had a folded piece of paper. I don't actually remember what he read off of! No one will remember, so use whatever you have. I kept mine small so my bridesmaid could fit it in her pocket (i got lucky she picked a dress with pockets)

I wouldn’t suggest reading them off a wrinkled piece of lined paper. But reading them off of something else would be just fine. There are lots of simple and inexpensive options. Or if you want a nice keepsake even have them printed on something to read from (a small wood board, glass, etc) and hang them in your home after.

We are writing our own vows as well. We bought little books from Michael's that say vows on the front so it is more than acceptable to have your vows and read them. A lot of people do that and I think that is a lot better than getting caught up in the moment and forgetting them. It will also make for a nice keep sake.

I don't think it takes away from how you truly feel- you write down exactly how you feel and just read it so to me it means the same. I will be in the same boat as you so I definitely will be reading them- shaking hands and all lol

Memorizing a vow seems hard enough to remember every word to say at the alter. I say its good to keep the paper with you and read it off. Emotions will run in your eyes and get to you. This way you know where you left of and continue onwards.

You have that memorable moment to remember and do save the vows for a scrapbook project. I will be making one for us filled with pictures, invitations, and speeches.

We wrote our own vows and totally had papers to read off of just in case. Emotions were totally all over the place so the paper was great help!

This is just another vote in favor of reading them. Having to have them memorized sounds super stressful to me! Someone in your wedding party can keep them in a pocket, or your officiant can hold them for you until it's time. Paper, index cards, or small books all work.

Every wedding I have been to they read their vows. they knew them. so it wasn't completely reading. give a copy to your officiant in case they are forgotten that day too.

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Agreed! A keepsake will be really nice, even if it's "crumpled up and cried on" hahaha

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I never thought of vow books! I love this idea

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Oh I like the idea of a picture later! Thanks for the advice, I feel better about reading them now

My fiancé really really wants us to do our own vows. I’m nervous about getting all emotional too.

I woildnt try and remember them. I’ve seen some cute “vow” books. Where you put your vows in them and someone hands the books to you to read from. I think it’s a cute idea. It looks better then reading off just a piece of paper and you can keep them. I’ve found several on amazon. But I may make my own.

I dont think I've ever been to a wedding where they had them memorized! I think it's even cured to have them written because it becomes a cute keepsake! If it's all crumpled and cried on!! How cute to keep hahah!! You are going to be worrying about so much already that day I would 100% have them written!

Lots of people read them! Maybe get them done on some nice stationary, or a little card... Something that maybe matches your wedding stationary? Then you could even get photos of them later with your rings!

I wouldn't try and memorize it... I'd be so emotional and nervous being in front of all those people!

We aren't even doing personal vows, just personalized repeat-after-me, as my fiance has assured me he's far too nervous to read something in front of 100+ people.