HI Ladies,
FI and I had a phone convo with our officiate this AM to talk about our ceremony. We're having a casual service with a religious tone.
She provided many examples of vows, ring vows, and other readings. We picked readings and a scripture reading, but I'm having such a huge mental block with the vows part. I get the personal vows, but I'm not getting the ring vows.
No matter what, I thought FI and I would say the same things to each other as we put the rings on each other's fingers...thus, I thought our ring vows would be the same. Officiate tells me this is not the case, that the personal vows are how I feel about marrying him, and the ring vows are what the ring symbolizes. FI seems excited to have such personalized vows.
What am I missing?! Are the ring vows not what you say as you're exchanging rings?? Are any of you using different ring vows for each other? Any explanations, advice, or examples would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!