I've scoured forums (to include indiebride) and have written and re-written these vows. I'd like some input. Does it flow alright? Does it sound ok? Is it missing something? Be harsh, I can take it
First, I want to admit I’m not yet done with my vows. After thinking about them and working on them for a while, I’ve realized I’m never going to be finished with them. I will spend the rest of our lives looking for words and actions to show you how I feel about you.
You and I got off to an amusing start but found ourselves with a friendship unlike most. We have already been through so much together. From seeing each other through our darkest times to celebrating some of our more joyous occasions. You have been my best friend and mentor, my rock. And while I may have had a couple selfish intentions , I realized the extent of my love for you when your happiness truly was my ultimate goal. I honestly never thought, at any point, that it would be me standing here today, with you. I cannot express to you how lucky I feel to have met you, and how much luckier I feel to be marrying you today.
Eric, you are my home, my family, my heart. I stand before you, our families and friends, and gladly take you to be my husband. I can no longer imagine my life without you and luckily, I don't have to.
I promise to always be a friend to you, first and foremost, and to conspire with you in mischief. I will always laugh with you, at you and even at myself, but always with you.
I will never take our marriage for granted and will always strive to be the wife you deserve, remembering how lucky I am to have you.
Whatever our future has in store for us, I will stand by your side, facing the trials and tribulations with you. Leaning on you when I need strength and holding you when I am strong.
I promise to be faithful to you, to be true to you in all things, to be honest with you and to have faith in you and your love for me.
I give you this ring as a symbol of my promises to you and my love for you. Not only as my best friend, but as the man I am honored to marry today.Soooo, whatcha think?