Wedding Vows
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Vow No. 1 - Bride & Groom - Traditional
(You may wish to add your own embellishments)
I, (Bride/Groom), take (you/thee) (Groom/Bride), to be my (wife/husband),
to have and to hold you from this day forward,
for better or for worse,
for richer, or for poorer,
in sickness and in health.
I further promise to love you and cherish you,
and be faithful to you for as long as we both shall live.
Vow No. 2a - Bride to Groom
I, (Bride's Name), take (you/thee), (Groom's Name), to be my (lawfully wedded husband/husband), (knowing/confident) in my heart that you will be a faithful friend, and a (steadfast/true) and loving companion.
On this (appointed/special/wondrous) day, in the presence of God, our relatives, and our friends as witnesses, I give to you my sacred vow that as your wife, I will always be with you and support you
in times of sickness and in times of health
in times of joy and in times of sorrow.
I (promise/further promise) to love you completely
to console and comfort you during difficult times
to encourage you to achieve your full potential
to laugh with you and to grieve with you
to share with you life's simplest but most enduring pleasures
to be truthful and honest with you
and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
Vow No. 2b - Groom to Bride
I, (Groom's Name), take (you/thee), (Bride's Name), to be my (lawfully wedded wife/wife), (knowing/confident) in my heart that you will be a faithful friend, and a (steadfast/true) and loving companion.
On this (appointed/special/wondrous) day, in the presence of God, our relatives, and our friends as witnesses, I give to you my sacred vow that as your husband, I will always be with you and support you
in times of sickness and in times of health
in times of joy and in times of sorrow.
I (promise/further promise) to love you completely
to console and comfort you during difficult times
to respect you and to protect you from harm
to honor you and to provide for your well-being
to be truthful and honest with you
and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live.
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The following statements can be used for creating your own personalized wedding vows.
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I affirm the special bond and unique relationship that exists between us, and promise to keep it always alive.
I promise to love you, comfort and encourage you, be open and honest with you, and stay with you as long as we both shall live.
I promise before God and these witnesses to be your loving and faithful (husband/wife) till death do us part.
I promise to love, respect and honor you, sharing your plans and interests, ideals and emotions, through all the trials and tribulations of life, as well as the joyous times, caring for you in lifelong commitment.
I promise to be your confidante, always ready to share your hopes, dreams and secrets. -
aiyoh, so long sia
mine would be chop chop
man to wife-to-be: "oei, ai mai?"
lady: "ai"
lady to hubby-to-be: "li ai mai?"
man: "ai"
ok, settle! -
The following words can be used for creating your own personalized wedding vows.
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Nouns
BEAUTY: attractiveness, charm, elegance, grace, loveliness
CHARM: attraction, fascination, glamour
CONSORT: companion, comrade, mate, partner, soul-mate, spouse
DELIGHT: enjoyment, gladness, happiness, joy, pleasure
DEVOTION: affection, attachment, fidelity, loyalty, dedication
DIGNITY: elegance, grace, stateliness
FOREVER: always, eternity, perpetuity
HAPPINESS: bliss, cheerfulness, contentment, delight, joyfulness
HOPE: faith, optimism, reliance, belief, desire, wish
JOY: bliss, delight, elation, gladness, happiness
LOYALTY: allegiance, constancy, devotion, faithfulness, fidelity
MARRIAGE: matrimony, nuptials, wedding, wedlock, bond, union
PROMISE: pledge, vow
RENEWAL: enlivenment, invigoration, regeneration, revival
RESPECT: admiration, appreciation, esteem, favor, honor, regard
SACRIFICE: dedication, devotion, offering
SINCERITY: candidness, candor, frankness, genuineness, honesty,
SPIRIT: being, heart, mind, psyche, soul, energy, life, verve
WISDOM: wiseness, insight, judgment, knowledge
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Verbs
CHERISH: esteem, prize, treasure, cultivate, foster, nurture
HOPE: anticipate, await, count on, expect
INSPIRE: excite, exhilarate, motivate, stimulate, impress
MARRY: espouse, wed, combine, couple, hitch, mate, link, unite
PRIZE: appreciate, value, cherish
PROMISE: pledge, vow
RENEW: regenerate, restart, refresh, rekindle
RESPECT: honor, regard, value, admire
UNITE: connect, converge, join, meet, merge, unify
VALUE: assess, evaluate, rate, appreciate, prize
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Adjectives
AFFECTIONATE: adoring, caring, considerate, devoted, loving
BEAUTIFUL: attractive, fair, lovely, stunning
DIVINE: godly, heavenly, glorious, wonderful, wondrous
ENDLESS: continual, eternal, perpetual, unceasing, unending, timeless
FAITHFUL: constant, steady, steadfast, true
FOND: affectionate, dear, devoted, loving
HAPPY: cheerful, glad, joyful, joyous, merry, pleased
HOPEFUL: hoping, optimistic, promising
INFINITE: endless, limitless, unbounded, immeasurable
MARRIED: marital, matrimonial, nuptial, spousal, wedded
NOBLE: august, royal, ethical, moral, virtuous, honorable
OPTIMISTIC: bright, sunny, upbeat, promising
PEACEFUL: placid, quiet, serene, still, undisturbed
PRICELESS: precious, inestimable, invaluable, valuable
SINCERE: genuine, honest, real, heartfelt
TOTAL: complete, entire, whole, absolute, pure, sheer, utter
UNCOMMON: extraordinary, scarce, unusual, rare, unique
UNCORRUPTED: ethical, principled, untarnished
UNDENIABLE: certain, incontestible, sure, undisputable
UNDYING: deathless, immortal, eternal, everlasting
UNFADING: enduring, lasting, undying, unfailing
UNIVERSAL: omnipresent, cosmic, global, worldwide
UNSELFISH: selfless, self-sacrificing
VIBRANT: intense, strong, vivid, dynamic, energetic, vigorous
VIRTUOUS: ethical, moral, noble, principled, pure, righteous
WARM: compassionate, sympathetic, tender, enthusiastic
WORTHY: capable, deserving, desirable, suited, honorable, noble
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Adverbs
AFFECTIONATELY: dearly, devotedly, dotingly, fondly, lovingly
DIVINELY: blissfully, gloriously, splendidly, sublimely
ENDLESSLY: ceaselessly, constantly, forever, interminably
FAITHFULLY: devotedly, loyally
HAPPILY: blissfully, joyfully, joyously, cheerfully
ONLY: alone, entirely, exclusively, solely
SINCERELY: genuinely, honestly, really
TOTALLY: absolutely, completely, entirely, fully, purely, wholly -
u getting married?
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Corinthians 13:4-7
The Meaning of Love
Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
It is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
It is not easily angered,
It keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil
But rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
Always hopes, always perserveres. -
ai say ....Originally posted by FireIce:aiyoh, so long sia
mine would be chop chop
man to wife-to-be: "oei, ai mai?"
lady: "ai"
lady to hubby-to-be: "li ai mai?"
man: "ai"
ok, settle!
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not yetOriginally posted by jusgal:u getting married?
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Originally posted by InnoHippo:not yet
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Originally posted by kops21:
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This list is FANTASTIC
It's the holy grail for anyone who wants to write a soppy love letter! It's the love vocabulary!
For example, just string - Verb, Adjective, Noun. Observe:
I CHERISH your DIVINE BEAUTY
How about something fancier - Adverb, Verb, Adjective, Noun.
I am SINCERELY INSPIRED by your NOBLE WISDOM
Wahahhaha!
Try it!
CC: the poets at Dead Poet's Society hehehhe!Originally posted by InnoHippo:The following words can be used for creating your own personalized wedding vows.
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Nouns
BEAUTY: attractiveness, charm, elegance, grace, loveliness
CHARM: attraction, fascination, glamour
CONSORT: companion, comrade, mate, partner, soul-mate, spouse
DELIGHT: enjoyment, gladness, happiness, joy, pleasure
DEVOTION: affection, attachment, fidelity, loyalty, dedication
DIGNITY: elegance, grace, stateliness
FOREVER: always, eternity, perpetuity
HAPPINESS: bliss, cheerfulness, contentment, delight, joyfulness
HOPE: faith, optimism, reliance, belief, desire, wish
JOY: bliss, delight, elation, gladness, happiness
LOYALTY: allegiance, constancy, devotion, faithfulness, fidelity
MARRIAGE: matrimony, nuptials, wedding, wedlock, bond, union
PROMISE: pledge, vow
RENEWAL: enlivenment, invigoration, regeneration, revival
RESPECT: admiration, appreciation, esteem, favor, honor, regard
SACRIFICE: dedication, devotion, offering
SINCERITY: candidness, candor, frankness, genuineness, honesty,
SPIRIT: being, heart, mind, psyche, soul, energy, life, verve
WISDOM: wiseness, insight, judgment, knowledge
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Verbs
CHERISH: esteem, prize, treasure, cultivate, foster, nurture
HOPE: anticipate, await, count on, expect
INSPIRE: excite, exhilarate, motivate, stimulate, impress
MARRY: espouse, wed, combine, couple, hitch, mate, link, unite
PRIZE: appreciate, value, cherish
PROMISE: pledge, vow
RENEW: regenerate, restart, refresh, rekindle
RESPECT: honor, regard, value, admire
UNITE: connect, converge, join, meet, merge, unify
VALUE: assess, evaluate, rate, appreciate, prize
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Adjectives
AFFECTIONATE: adoring, caring, considerate, devoted, loving
BEAUTIFUL: attractive, fair, lovely, stunning
DIVINE: godly, heavenly, glorious, wonderful, wondrous
ENDLESS: continual, eternal, perpetual, unceasing, unending, timeless
FAITHFUL: constant, steady, steadfast, true
FOND: affectionate, dear, devoted, loving
HAPPY: cheerful, glad, joyful, joyous, merry, pleased
HOPEFUL: hoping, optimistic, promising
INFINITE: endless, limitless, unbounded, immeasurable
MARRIED: marital, matrimonial, nuptial, spousal, wedded
NOBLE: august, royal, ethical, moral, virtuous, honorable
OPTIMISTIC: bright, sunny, upbeat, promising
PEACEFUL: placid, quiet, serene, still, undisturbed
PRICELESS: precious, inestimable, invaluable, valuable
SINCERE: genuine, honest, real, heartfelt
TOTAL: complete, entire, whole, absolute, pure, sheer, utter
UNCOMMON: extraordinary, scarce, unusual, rare, unique
UNCORRUPTED: ethical, principled, untarnished
UNDENIABLE: certain, incontestible, sure, undisputable
UNDYING: deathless, immortal, eternal, everlasting
UNFADING: enduring, lasting, undying, unfailing
UNIVERSAL: omnipresent, cosmic, global, worldwide
UNSELFISH: selfless, self-sacrificing
VIBRANT: intense, strong, vivid, dynamic, energetic, vigorous
VIRTUOUS: ethical, moral, noble, principled, pure, righteous
WARM: compassionate, sympathetic, tender, enthusiastic
WORTHY: capable, deserving, desirable, suited, honorable, noble
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Adverbs
AFFECTIONATELY: dearly, devotedly, dotingly, fondly, lovingly
DIVINELY: blissfully, gloriously, splendidly, sublimely
ENDLESSLY: ceaselessly, constantly, forever, interminably
FAITHFULLY: devotedly, loyally
HAPPILY: blissfully, joyfully, joyously, cheerfully
ONLY: alone, entirely, exclusively, solely
SINCERELY: genuinely, honestly, really
TOTALLY: absolutely, completely, entirely, fully, purely, wholly -
yupe .... the dead poets can spring back to lifeOriginally posted by choco B:This list is FANTASTIC
It's the holy grail for anyone who wants to write a soppy love letter! It's the love vocabulary!
For example, just string - Verb, Adjective, Noun. Observe:
I CHERISH your DIVINE BEAUTY
How about something fancier - Adverb, Verb, Adjective, Noun.
I am SINCERELY INSPIRED by your NOBLE WISDOM
Wahahhaha!
Try it!
CC: the poets at Dead Poet's Society hehehhe! -
Wedding vows are good ...
Only if they are kept throughtout the whole marriage ...
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Wah... Pengz... amazing.!
A holy grail indeed!
Especially for Dead Poets ^_^
Can use some of them should i ever want to write a love story... (I love you x100 is super boring after all)..
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kinda sad to see the soaring divorce rates.....Originally posted by Kismet:Wedding vows are good ...
Only if they are kept throughtout the whole marriage ... -
i said alreadi ...Originally posted by InnoHippo:ai say .... -
Originally posted by InnoHippo:
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Originally posted by SwtHippy:
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it will sound like a joke when it is compared with what is said during a heated argumentOriginally posted by Kismet:Wedding vows are good ...
Only if they are kept throughtout the whole marriage ... 
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yalor .... make hippo wonder why get married in the first placeOriginally posted by FireIce:kinda sad to see the soaring divorce rates..... -
Yeah.Originally posted by FireIce:kinda sad to see the soaring divorce rates.....
Personally, I think some people nowadays place way too much emphasis on the wedding itself than for the marriage life after it ...
They take one year (or more) to plan and prepare for that one day ...
But take a few minutes each for their decisions concerning the rest of their married lives ...
Again, I would like to reiterate:
Wedding vows are good, but only if they are kept and honoured for the rest of the journey ... -
I think that marriage is a good thing if you have found your significant other and would like to spend the rest of your life together with him/her.Originally posted by InnoHippo:yalor .... make hippo wonder why get married in the first place
Just don't have too high an expectation that everything will be a bed of roses when you are married. Like they say even roses have their thorns. There will be good times and bad, lots of ups and downs. The trick is to maximise your ups while minimising the downs.
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Originally posted by SwtHippy:
[This message was edited by InnoHippo on 2004-12-21 13:27:31.]Originally posted by jusgal:u getting married? -
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Hippo xiang jie hun le! gong xi gong xi