Trend Alert: Private Vows

“Private vows are becoming more popular these days — it’s a perfect opportunity for a couple to steal a few moments alone with each other during the chaos of their wedding day

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We’ve all heard of traditional and custom written vows, but have you heard of private vows?

Private vows are custom written vows, but read to one another in — you guessed it, private.

Typically, it’s just you, your fiancé(e), photographer and videographer (if you want them to capture that moment). Private vows can also be read in front of your closest relatives and friends — away from the majority of your wedding guests.

Some couples are choosing to read their personal vows to each other during their first look or right after the ceremony when their guests are enjoying cocktail hour.

“ Written vows are one of the most romantic love letters and promises to your significant other, and reading them one-on-one can feel even more intimate.”

Private vows are becoming more popular these days — it’s a perfect opportunity for a couple to steal a few moments alone with each other during the chaos of their wedding day. Written vows are one of the most romantic love letters and promises to your significant other, and reading them one-on-one may can feel even more intimate.

Not to mention, private vows allow you to be more free with your words. Have a story or inside joke you’d rather not say in front of your parents? This is the way to go then.

It’s also a perfect route for those who may be too nervous to speak in front of a crowd.

Whatever choice you make, listen to your heart and your soon-to-be spouse.

If you do decide on custom written vows, consider writing them down in vow books like these so you have a memento after the wedding. You can also have them printed or written out by a calligrapher then framed. Many couples like to give them as an anniversary gift. That way you can always be reminded of the promises you made to each other on your wedding day.

If you can’t find the words or need some guidance, Vows & Forever can take your love story and help you ghostwrite enduring, memorable vows.

Written By Vows & Forever Founder and Veteran Journalist Maria Cid. V&F is a wedding vows & speech writing service that also specializes in speech coaching and wedding timeline coordination.