Your Love Story. Your Words. Our Help.
From custom ceremonies to memorable vows and speeches.


More than just officiants.
Founded by Emmy-winning journalist Maria Cid, our team knows how to capture your love story, craft meaningful words and create a ceremony that’s uniquely yours. With years of experience officiating weddings, emceeing events, writing custom vows and guiding couples every step, we make your big day unforgettable. At Vows & Forever, we bring more than just expertise — we bring heart.
Photo Credit: Brianna Parks (back); Paul Maranan (front)
Our Services.
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Custom Wedding & Commitment Ceremonies
Custom wedding ceremonies skillfully crafted by experienced officiants & writers
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Ghostwritten Vows & Speeches
Your love, your words: unforgettable wedding vows and speeches, made just for you
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Wedding Ceremony Enhancements
Elevate your ceremony with bespoke logos, keepsake films, and helpful officiant guides
WEDDING ADVICE, TIPS & INSPIRATION.
Get wedding news & learn about the latest wedding trends
Saying “I do” in 2023? This year, less is no longer more. Check out this year’s wedding trends.
Having wedding dress regret? Don’t fret. What to do if you change your mind after saying “yes” to the dress.
Bachelorette Alum Becca Kufrin proved that the 21st century woman takes charge and shatters gender stereotypes when she proposed to her boyfriend. Why you should consider getting down on one knee too!
A groom’s ultimate guide on what to get done before saying “I do.”
Nervous about being in the spotlight? How to cope with your anxiety whether you’re the couple, part of the wedding party or even a parent of the bride or groom.
Real or faux wedding florals? We explore the options — from extravagant to DIY.
Sleeping apart on your wedding day eve or ditching tradition, and staying the night together? The options on who to sleep next to on your wedding day eve.
Not all wedding planners are created the same. So what makes an amazing planner? The qualities (and red flags) to look for.
Getting married this summer? Here’s a checklist to help you stay on track as you countdown to your wedding day.
Wondering whether you should spend the money on a full-service wedding planner or day-of coordinator? The difference between the two and what each can do for you.
Many say wedding favors are a waste of money. We say they don’t have to be and can be the one detail your guests will talk about for months after your nuptials.
Plan an unconventional wedding rehearsal with these lavish or creative ideas.
So your parents are pressuring you to invite your distant relatives or worse, their own friends? Advice on how to survive this situation.
Invited to a wedding and can’t attend (or don’t want to)? The polite way to decline a wedding invitation.
Don’t have any friends to make up your bride tribe? Options to fill the roles, including hiring bridesmaids.
Does your fiancé seem uninterested in wedding planning? You’re not alone. Why grooms tend to leave the decisions up to their brides.
Looking for a unity ceremony other than candle lighting or sand pouring? Here are some ideas that are both unique and meaningful.
Wondering how to fire your bridesmaid (or groomsman)? The steps to take to dump someone in your wedding party who’s negative, M.I.A or maybe jealous.
Postponing or canceling your wedding is not an easy decision and neither is the work ahead once you make that choice. Here’s how to tackle the situation head-on.
Dealing with a Bridezilla? What you can do to keep a Bridezilla at bay while keeping your friendship intact.
Don’t have any friends to make up your bride tribe? Options to fill the roles, including hiring bridesmaids.
Wondering how to fire your bridesmaid (or groomsman)? The steps to take to dump someone in your wedding party who’s negative, M.I.A or maybe jealous.
Dealing with a Bridezilla? What you can do to keep a Bridezilla at bay while keeping your friendship intact.
What to do if one of your bridesmaids is a Latter Day Saints member, and can’t wear the dress you’ve chosen for your wedding party.
Who should foot the bill for the bridesmaid dress? The bridesmaid or the bride? The answer may surprise you.
Nervous about being in the spotlight? How to cope with your anxiety whether you’re the couple, part of the wedding party or even a parent of the bride or groom.
Why wait for a milestone anniversary? Plan your vow renewal now with this guide.
Getting married in 2022? Read Vows & Forever’s list of hot wedding trends for next year.
Wedding Trend Alert: We explain why private vows are becoming more popular among couples.
You’ve decided to write your own personal vows on your wedding day. But who should read them out loud first — you or your fiancé(e)?
Should you write your own vows or go the traditional route? Why wedding vows shouldn’t be last on your wedding planning list.
V&F’S CEREMONY ENHANCEMENTS.
Custom wedding logos designed to add a signature touch to your big day.
Custom wedding logos, uniquely designed by a Vows & Forever artist to reflect your love story. Perfect for invitations, decor and keepsakes.
A simple step-by-step guide to crafting your vows with a touch of whimsy. Filled with playful prompts, gentle guidance, and sample vows, this guide helps you create heartfelt, romantic words that reflect your love — and maybe even make you smile along the way.
WEDDING VOW WRITING GUIDES.
Write unforgettable vows with our step-by-step guides or get help ghostwriting your vows.
A step-by-step guide to help you write romantic, personal and unforgettable wedding vows; includes prompts, real examples and practical tips. Perfect for couples who want their “I do” to truly capture their love story.








































San Francisco-Based wedding and elopement photographer Torez Marguerite gives us the ultimate ceremony photo shot list in this guest feature article