Matrimony is one among the seven sacraments laid down by the Roman Catholic Church. The Sacraments according to Wikipedia are: ?... outward signs, perceptible to the senses, instituted by Jesus and entrusted to the Church, as means by which the divine grace indicated by the sign is conferred, helping the individual to advance in holiness, and contributing to the Church's growth in charity and in giving witness?. Not everybody undergoes this sacrament of matrimony but for the ones who do, wedding vows are not to be forgotten.



Wedding vows are the promises made by the couple to each other during the wedding ceremony. It reflects the commitment of the couple and the decision that they took to be together in the journey of life. Most of the times, the vows are taken from the traditional religious ceremonies. It could also be love poems or verses that reflect the love, promise and commitment of the couple. But in the modern times, couples prefer to read out vows written by themselves. Do not count it as a revolt against the age old system of using the traditional vows laid down by the church. It's just the couple's wish to do something differently.

Being different is definitely a good idea but preparing the vows differently is not all that simple. The most difficult part would be to pronounce your feelings. Wedding vows are the concrete base on which the monument of love and commitment stands strong. And if the base is a weak one, there is very little hope regarding the strength of the monument.

Not all vows are of the same kind. It could either be traditional, non-traditional or a religious one. In a traditional vow there is no mention of any God or a supreme power. It is the simplest of all the vows. As far an the non-traditional vows are concerned, it is the one where you can display your creativity. This is the vow which the couple chooses to write on their own with no reference to religion. Finally the religious vows are the ones that are spoken with the mention of God in it.

Wedding vows come in different types but it's always good to have one that reflects your genuine feelings and commitment towards your relationship. Try to have some wedding vows that reflect the depth of your relationship.

Here are some of the ways to prepare the wedding vows that really help to give a new meaning to your life together.

Let Your Vow Reflect The Love That You Hold For Each Other

Now that the two of you are getting married, it is understood that you love each other. But let it not be assumed all the time. Sometimes it is also essential to speak your heart out. Nothing could help better than the wedding vows. It is one of the best ways to convey how much you love him/her and the difference he/she has made in your life. Moreover the value of your words increases if it is said in front of a lot of people. Do not miss this golden opportunity of strengthening your relationship.

Let Your Vows Talk About Promises

Do not complicate your wedding vows with words that make it look artificial. Let the vows sound simple and genuine. Moreover let it carry promises that will help in strengthening your relationship. Promise to be with each other in the thick and thin of life. And if this promise could be made in the most creative way, may be in the form of a poem, it would always help. It would help as you would keep remembering the beautiful lines of the poem.

Try To Have An Eye Contact

An eye contact with your partner in the presence of so many people may not may not be a comfortable act for everyone but it helps to a large extent. Try to look straight into the eyes of each other while pronouncing your vows. It will show the genuineness of your vows. Telling a lie, looking straight into the person's eyes is the most difficult thing.

Wedding is the time when the couple decides to spend life with each other. Wedding vows strengthen their decision. So let your wedding vows be the perfect start for a perfect and happy life together.