What are some unique “tying the knot” wedding vows?
The vows are the contract part of the ceremony, where you promise each other what you can each expect from the other in the marriage (the traditional “I promise to love, honor and respect, in good times and in bad, through sickness and in health until do us part” stuff). Therefore, the vows are not tied to the type of ceremony that you have–they are the same promise no matter the context of the ceremony. However, I found the following reading that you might want to use before the exchange of vows, to be read while the cloth is being affixed to your hands: “These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These ar
