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How do you write short wedding vows for him or her?

Answered by the UK Wedding Websites editorial team · Updated 2026-10-12

Short answer

Write short wedding vows for him or her by focusing on your partner's qualities and your shared future. Use their name, mention one thing you love, and make one promise.

Start with a blank page and jot down three things: what you admire about them, how they make you feel, and what you promise for your life together. Then turn those notes into two or three sentences. For example: "[Name], I love your kindness and your laugh. You make every day brighter. I promise to support you, respect you, and choose you always." Keep the language simple and spoken as you would talk. Avoid clichés like "my everything" unless it truly feels like you. If you want to include a specific memory, keep it brief, such as "From our first walk in the park, I knew." Remember that vows are for the two of you, not the audience. If you are having a religious ceremony, your place of worship may have guidelines. For a civil ceremony, your registrar can confirm what is allowed. Write them together or separately, but agree on length so one is not much longer. Read them aloud to check the rhythm. Aim for under a minute each.

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