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Vows, round 1

hey everyone. I am getting married in 3 weeks and need everyone's honest opinion on my vows. TIA!


Alex,
I guess you could say that "it all started with a chair". It was that day freshman year when you gave up your seat for me that I met my best friend and soul mate- I just didn't know it yet.

Over the next year our aquaintance led to casual friendship. Every moment I spent with you, I wished it could last forever. I loved learning new things about you and found any excuse to hang out with you.

Freshman year ended and it was hard to say goodbye, knowing it would be several months before I saw you again. I learned that summer how the Internet could be my best friend. Every night I would wait patiently by my computer until your name appeared on my buddy list. I remember talking about completely senseless and random things- even forming our own language by using smiley faces.

Finally the summer ended and I could not wait to get back to school. I remember seeing you at early check-in and feeling a rush of emmotions come over my body.

The next two weeks clarified every and any question I had about my feelings for you. I loved staying up until all hours of the night talking and having "secret time".

They say that a good relationship is built on a solid friendship. I know now that that is true. We have been there in times for each other when no one else was, and for that I say "thank you". The last five years of my life have been some of the best times in my life. I love spending time with you, regardless of what we are doing. Whether it is taking a crazy road trip or just hanging out at our apartment doing nothing. You are my other half, my confidant, and most importantly the love of my life. You know how to make me happy when I'm sad, reason with me when I'm senseless, and how to make me feel safe when I'm scared. In return, I promise to be faithful to you always, and to be your rock in times of need. Most importantly, i promise to love you unconditionally (even during football season).

Here's to the beginning of the rest of our lives together. I love you forever and ever.
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Re: Vows, round 1

  • edited December 2011
    I think they're really nice.  Is your FI writing similarly long ones?  I generally tend to prefer more of the background / general history stuff in a private letter, and keeping the vows shorter (for the sake of your guests) and more focused on what you actually promise (the point of the vows!).  Maybe condense the first 5 paragraphs into 2-3 sentences and jump into the commitments?

    Also, regardless of what you decide, do check that your FI has a similar length planned for his vows.
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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_vows_vows-round-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:24Discussion:f38fdd3d-39c7-40f7-958c-9e68548c3105Post:c44166bc-9b10-4c9a-a304-e5450654ad3c">Re: Vows, round 1</a>:
    [QUOTE]....regardless of what you decide, do check that your FI has a similar length planned for his vows.
    Posted by Tanq&Tonic[/QUOTE]

    Exactly. It would be awkward if you got up there and read your beautiful vows,and your groom reads his and it's subsequently shorter.



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  • Danny&Mel2003Danny&Mel2003 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think it sounds really good love your little comment about football season too ... I agree on condensing that top part but overall sounds great!!!

  • stacierossstacieross member
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    edited December 2011
    hey everyone, thank you so much for the imput. I think I agree with everyone regarding that top part. I appreciate it!
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  • cmp1986cmp1986 member
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    edited December 2011
    I think they are great.
  • RailWayWifeRailWayWife member
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    edited December 2011
    Use the first paragraph and the last one. Cut the middle 4 out.

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